Thierry Deleruyelle

Thierry Deleruyelle (born August 9, 1983, in Arras, Pas-de-Calais, France) is a French composer, conductor and percussionist, known for his work in concert and brass band music. His compositions have been performed internationally by various ensembles. His style is characterised by technical complexity, harmonic richness, and rhythmic dynamism. Biography Early life and education Deleruyelle was born in Arras, France. He began studying percussion at an early age and participated in regional ensembles during his youth. He later attended the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, where he studied percussion, harmony, counterpoint, and fugue. During this time, he also performed with several national symphonic orchestras in France as an extra musician. Career Since 2007, his music has been published and distributed exclusively by De Haske Publications, a division of Hal Leonard Corporation. In 2016, his composition Fraternity was commissioned as the test piece for the European Brass Band Championships, marking the first time a French composer was selected for this role. The piece was subsequently used as the test piece for the British Open in 2017. His works have been cho