In addition to Kris’s varied and successful teaching career Kris is also an accomplished Musical Director of many ensembles including Brass Bands, Wind Bands, Big Bands and chamber music ensembles achieving recognition at National and Regional Level. Below are a few of Kris’s most memorable conducting achievements.
CONDUCTING SUCCESSES - NATIONAL & REGIONAL LEVEL
2016
Regional Festival of Music For Youth, Pillowell Training Band (first and only community brass band to take part)
2014
National Festival of Music For Youth, Forest of Dean Area Wind Band
National Concert Band Festival, Forest of Dean Area Wind Band and Lakeside Concert Band
2013
National Festival of Music For Youth, Box of Frogs (trio)
National Concert Band Festival, Forest of Dean Area Wind Band
2012
National Festival of Music For Youth, Forest Little Big Band
2011
Music For Youth Regional Festival,Quintic Brass (quintet)
2010
GBBA Entertainments Contest, Forest Area Youth Brass Band
2009
National Festival of Music For Youth, Forest of Dean Area Wind Band
National Concert Band Festival Final, Forest of Dean Area Wind Band
Gwent Youth Brass Band Festival, Forest Area Youth Brass Band - Runners up
2008
National Festival of Music For Youth Forest Area Youth Brass Band
National Festival of Music For Youth , Forest of Dean Junior Wind Band
GBBA Entertainments Contest, Forest Area Youth Brass Band - Winners
