Mareika Gray

I was born in Lae, Papua New Guinea.  My father, an airline pilot  was an enthusiastic bandsman and my mother was the ultimate organiser.

I grew up in Australia and played violin for 10 years, changing to brass at the age of 18.  I have played with Brisbane Excelsior, Sola Brass Band in Norway and with The Ransome Band in Newark, England.

I have conducted in Australia and Norway but this is my first appointment in Britain.  I’m enjoying working with the Eccles Borough Band and I love that the first test piece is Labour and Love.