Richard is “the most outstanding cornet player Britain has ever produced.” Quote from the Black Dyke Brass Arts Festival.

Richard is currently Principal Cornet of the world famous Black Dyke Band, a position that is heralded as the “hottest seat in banding.” Previously Principal Cornet for ten years with the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Richard fulfilled his childhood ambition and followed in the footsteps of some of his cornet heroes and moved to the Queensbury-based band in January 2006.

As a respected and devoted teacher, Richard is a cornet tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music and Birmingham Conservatoire. He is a regular tutor for the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the International Brass Band Summer School, and has previously worked with the National Children’s Brass Band of Great Britain and National Youth Brass Band of Wales. Richard is a member of the Eminence Brass Quartet, who alongside Philip Cobb, Owen Farr and David Childs has released two highly acclaimed CD’s, Tribute (2009) and Jewels (2012). The group aspires to revive the original art of brass band quartet playing.

As a performer Richard has travelled to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, America and several European countries. He has performed in many iconic concert venues such as Sydney Opera House and New York’s Carnegie Hall.

Richard plays exclusively on the RM1 Signature cornet mouthpiece. 

A high quality, precision engineered mouthpiece.

 Size 1

Richard Marshall Signature Line. Developed and used by Richard Marshall – Black Dyke’s ‘top man’. A very deep and extremely rich, dark sound. Suitable for players with a strong embouchure. The one Richard uses.

Cup Diameter: 17 mm
Rim: 5 mm
Bore: 4.5 mm
Cup: Deep
Comparison: Wick 2.

 Size 1A

Richard Marshall Signature Line. An ‘A’ cup version of the RM1 cornet mouthpiece, with a very slightly shallower cup and modified backbore. This mouthpiece improves the higher register response and is generally easier to play than the RM1.

Cup Diameter: 17 mm
Rim: 5 mm
Bore: 4.5 mm
Cup: Medium-deep
Comparison: Wick 2B.

Size 2

Richard Marshall Signature Line. Developed by Richard Marshall – Black Dyke’s ‘top man’. A deep and very rich, dark sound. Suitable for players with a strong embouchure. Slightly smaller cup diameter than the RM1.

Cup Diameter: 16.75 mm
Rim: 5 mm
Bore: 4.6 mm
Cup: Deep
Comparison: Wick 3.

Size 2a

Richard Marshall Signature Line. An ‘A’ cup version of the RM2 cornet mouthpiece, with a very slightly shallower cup and modified backbore. This mouthpiece improves the higher register response and is generally easier to play than the RM2. Warm, clear tone.

Cup Diameter: 16.75 mm
Rim: 4.5 mm
Bore: 4.6 mm
Cup: Medium-deep
Comparison: Wick 3B.

Size 3

Richard Marshall Signature Line. Developed by Richard Marshall – Black Dyke’s ‘top man’. A dark, warm sound. Slightly smaller cup diameter than the RM2.
Cup Diameter: 16.50 mm
Rim: 5.15 mm
Bore: 4.6 mm
Cup: Deep
Comparison: Wick 4.

Size 3a

Richard Marshall Signature Line. An ‘A’ cup version of the RM3 cornet mouthpiece, with a very slightly shallower cup and modified backbore. This mouthpiece improves the higher register response and is generally easier to play than the RM3. Beautiful clear tone. Best-selling Richard Marshall model.

Cup Diameter: 16.5 mm
Rim: 5.15 mm
Bore: 4.5 mm
Cup: Medium-deep
Comparison: Wick 4B.

 The RM1 is the largest bore mouthpiece in the cornet range and is Richard Marshall’s chosen mouthpiece. It provides comfort , ease and projection throughout the range as well as keeping a warm, centred and full bodied tone. 

The next mouthpiece in the RM signature range is the RM2, which retains the same features, but is not as deep as the RM1. The sound that this mouthpiece produces does not break throughout the register and it still keeps a warm and centred tone.

Perhaps the most common mouthpiece is the RM3, which in bore size is the shallowest of the three models.  Following on from the other mouthpieces, your sound will remain full and warm, but this mouthpiece allows you easier access to the higher notes.

RM1: 17mm, deep cup

RM2: 16.75mm, deep cup

RM3: 16.50mm, deep cup

Each RM Signature Mouthpiece is also available in ‘A’ cup versions with slightly shallower cups and modified back bores to assist with the higher registers.

All mouthpieces are available in Silver Plate