Captain Gary Clegg LTCL, LRSM, psm
Captain Clegg was appointed as Musical Director of the West Yorkshire Police Band in January 2006. He joined us after 22 years service in the Army, during which time he has performed in various European countries, Australia, North America and Japan as both trombone player and conductor. In 1989, Gary was selected to attend the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall to study as a Student Bandmaster. During the 3 years course Gary won prizes for both composing and arranging, including a Premiere in the Royal Albert Hall. He graduated in 1992 having been awarded the Choral, Professor’s and Ministry of Defence examinations prize. Gary’s first posting as Bandmaster was with The Gloucestershire Regiment in 1993, and in 1994, he was appointed Bandmaster of The Prince of Wales’ Division (Clive). In March 1997, Gary was appointed Bandmaster of the Coldstream Guards, and in 2000 was commissioned and had the honour to be appointed Director of Music, The King’s Division Normandy Band. Gary, originally from Huddersfield, is still employed by The Ministry Of Defence, but in a civilian role.