The band operates an “Open Door” policy, and as such all players are welcome. However, players for the contest band are chosen at the discretion of the Musical Director.
Front Row Cornets

Phill Thompson
Solo Cornet
Sean Gallagher
Solo CornetBack Row Cornets

Stuart Jones
Soprano
Ben Taylor
Repiano CornetBen's excellent style has been described as "relaxed" and elegant by Roger Webster

Alan Couch
2nd CornetAlan is one of our versatile multi-instrumentalists, always playing with exquisite tone and style

Haley Gentle
2nd Cornet
Gerard Farrell
3rd CornetGerard's full rich tone brings out the harmonies that characterise a brass band
Horns

Mick Mayo
Solo HornMick has been the powerhouse of the horn section for three years, previously being in the tuba section

Audrey Murray
1st Horn
Tom Pughe
Second HornAnother environmental warrior in the band, Tom plays with great power and subtlety
Baritones

Georgia White
First BaritoneGeorgia has recently joined than band after a break from playing and we are excited about what she can bring to enhance the band

Ray Fenner
Second BaritoneRay specialised on the Baritone and has been the Band Manager for six years
Euphoniums

John Bunyan
EuphoniumJohn has been a specialist euphonium player for thirty years and is a published author
Trombones

Ian Mann
Solo TromboneCoaxed out of retirement!

Tom Dowling
2nd Trombone
Duncan Futter
Bass TromboneDuncan provides the guts to the band sound, effortlessly creating the distinctive bass that defines a good brass band
Tubas

John Ide
Eb BassOne of our versatile players - equally at home on the trombone, tuba or baritone

Chris Aleeson
Eb BassChris has recently joined the band to enhance the Eb bass line. A thunderous sound that creates a foundation for the band to rest upon

John Lee
Bb BassJohn has been the solid foundation of the band for many years.
Percussion

Martin Hissey
Tympani and Untuned PercussionMartin's drive on the tympani is legendary. He is a member of the Pandemonium Drummers who had such an iconic role in the London Olympics

Margaret Herron
Tuned and Untuned PercussionMargaret's skills on tuned percussion is second to none. She provides colour and tone to the band in a subtle, nuanced manner