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Howard Snell is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music as a conductor, cornet player, and composer. He was born on September 17, 1943, in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Snell's passion for music began at a young age, and he started playing the cornet when he was just six years old. Snell's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a skilled cornet player. He joined the local brass band, and by the time he was a teenager, he was already playing in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. Snell's talent and dedication to music led him to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he honed his skills as a cornet player and conductor. After completing his studies, Snell began his professional career as a cornet player with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band. He quickly established himself as one of the leading cornet players in the country, and his performances were highly acclaimed. Snell's talent and dedication to music led him to become the principal cornet player of the London Symphony Orchestra, where he played for several years. In addition to his work as a cornet player, Snell also began to establish himself as a conductor. He conducted several brass bands and orchestras, including the Black Dyke Mills Band and the BBC Concert Orchestra. Snell's talent as a conductor was quickly recognized, and he was appointed the principal conductor of the Desford Colliery Band in 1978. Snell's tenure as the principal conductor of the Desford Colliery Band was highly successful, and he led the band to win several major competitions, including the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. Snell's success as a conductor led him to be appointed the principal conductor of the Foden's Band in 1980, where he continued to achieve great success. Snell's talent as a conductor was not limited to brass bands, and he also conducted several orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. Snell's performances as a conductor were highly acclaimed, and he was widely regarded as one of the leading conductors of his generation. In addition to his work as a cornet player and conductor, Snell also established himself as a composer. He composed several pieces for brass bands and orchestras, including "Gallery" and "The Alchymist's Journal." Snell's compositions were highly regarded, and they were performed by several leading brass bands and orchestras. Snell's contributions to the world of music were recognized with several major awards and honors. He was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1995 for his services to music, and he was also awarded the International Trumpet Guild Award in 2000. Snell was also appointed a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music in 2001, in recognition of his contributions to the world of music. Snell's legacy as a classical music artist is significant, and his contributions to the world of music have been highly acclaimed. He has inspired generations of musicians with his talent and dedication to music, and his performances as a cornet player and conductor have left an indelible mark on the world of music. Snell's compositions continue to be performed by leading brass bands and orchestras, and his legacy as a composer is secure.

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