Resident conductor - Bill Willis

Bill Willis - ConductorBill joined Bournemouth Concert Brass in 1993 and plays Eb Bass with the band. Raised in Poole with a Salvation Army background Bill was encouraged to play and write by well known local musicians including Malcolm Wheale, Alwyn Green (BSO) and Glyn Bosanko. In addition to studying conducting with Russell Gray, Bill is a fine composer and arranger and has had many of his compositions and arrangements used in brass band competitions and recordings. He has been called upon to conduct many local bands including, Downton, Ferndown. Gosport & Solent, Hyde, Poole and Verwood.

Bill lives locally and works as a Major Incident Manager with Cap Gemini.

BCB acknowledges the time and effort put in behind the scenes and support given to our Professional conductors by our previous Resident Conductor Bill Willis. Bill not only maintains the band's library of music but also produces many music arrangements for the band.



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