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
Lynne Cole
Principal CornetLynne has been playing principal cornet since 2010
Dave Lewis
Solo CornetDave has played with many of the top bands in the country throughout his banding career
Haley Gentle
Solo CornetHaley is bumper up to Dave - the powerhouse of the front row but with a sweet tone
Jenni Hughes
Solo CornetJenni is our environmental warrior and, as our tame Northerner, she really knows how to play
Ben Taylor
Solo CornetBen's excellent style has been described as "relaxed" and elegant by Roger Webster
Aaron Thomas
Solo CornetAaron's Salvationist background has informed his stylish and excellent playing
Back Row Cornets
Paul Bosworth
Soprano CornetPaul is a superstar and such a beautiful player
Louise Young
Repiano CornetLouise is another Northerner who has been with the band for 10 years
Tamsin Dickenson
Second CornetTamsin has progressed up from the Training band to be a talented player in the main band
Nick Jerram
Second CornetNick has recently Joined the band and is one of our versatile, multi-instrument players
Chrissie Jerram
Third CornetChrissie has recently joined us to help bolster the third cornet position with her skillful low range playing
Gerard Farrell
Third CornetGerard's full rich tone brings out the harmonies that characterise a brass band
Horns
Anna Murray
Flugel HornAnna's exquisite playing is a joy to listen to
Alan Couch
Solo HornAlan is one of our versatile multi-instrumentalists, always playing with exquisite tone and style
Mick Mayo
First HornMick has been the powerhouse of the horn section for three years, previously being in the tuba section
Tom Pughe
Second HornAnother environmental warrior in the band, Tom plays with great power and subtlety
Baritones
Ray Fenner
Second BaritoneRay specialised on the Baritone and has been the Band Manager for six years
Georgia
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
Euphoniums
Paul Miller
Principal EuphoniumPaul has played as principal euphonium in bands around the country since moving to Birmingham to study physics at university
John Bunyan
EuphoniumJohn has been a specialist euphonium player for thirty years and is a published author
Trombones
Sam Crook
Principal TromboneSam is an exceptional player who is equally at home in the jazz world as in the brass band family
John Ide
Second TromboneOne of our versatile players - equally at home on the trombone, tuba or baritone
Duncan Futter
Bass TromboneDuncan provides the guts to the band sound, effortlessly creating the distinctive bass that defines a good brass band
Tubas
Rhys
Eb BassRhys is as comfortable on the cornet as he is on the tuba. An excellent technician with a full, quality sound
Chris
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
Matt Ide
Percussion and KitA superbly talented percussionist, Matt drives the rhythm section to produce the brilliant tones that brass alone cannot produce.
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
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