Background
Gay, Bramwell Clifford was born in 1930 in Treorchy, Wales, WORLD0. Son of Clifford and Effield (Brown) Gay.
Gay, Bramwell Clifford was born in 1930 in Treorchy, Wales, WORLD0. Son of Clifford and Effield (Brown) Gay.
LRAM, Royal Academy Music, London, 1950.
Principal trumpet, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, 1953-1960; principal trumpet, Hallé Orchestra, Manchester, 1960-1969; with, Royal Opera House, London, 1969-1974; director, Royal Opera House, London, 1974-1995. Adjudicator National Band Championships, London and various other locations, since 1970, European Band Championships, since 1970, British Open Band Championships, Manchester, since 1970.
Member Musician Guards, 1949-1953. Member Worshipful Company Musicians (liveryman).
Married Margaret Gay, November 1, 1954. Children: Peter, David, Jonathan.