Alan was born in Redruth in 1961 and began learning to play the cornet at the age of five. He joined Carharrack and St Day Band and then moved to St Austell Town Band, competing in the National Finals with them. Alan also played in numerous solo contests throughout Cornwall Read more
Born in Cornwall in 1944, David began piano lessons at the age of eight and later played cornet with Bodmin Town Band. In 1960 he enlisted with his county regiment, The Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry. During his military service, David progressed from principal cornet of his regimental band to Read more
Mike began playing at the age of 7 with the Poynton Youth Brass band where he progressed through the ranks to the principal cornet seat. During this time he was also principal cornet with Hazel Grove Brass Band and the Cheshire Youth Brass Band. Since then Mike has held positions Read more
Damon has been a teacher and professional musician for over 30 years. He started his musical career in the Royal Artillery Band, after training at the renowned “Royal Military School of Music”, Knellar Hall. Since moving to Buckinghamshire in 2000 he has taught at a number of schools, including Gayhurst Read more
Having been born into a Brass Banding family, music has always been in Becky’s blood! Becky learned to play Cornet with Ratby Band at the age of 5 and still plays with them in the Championship section today. After playing Cornet, Horn and Euphonium Becky took up the reins on Read more
I began playing my clarinet at the age of 9 and my sax at the age of 11 achieving grade 8 at the age of 13. Music has been the love of my life. I studied music at Huddersfield University where I gained my BA(hons) and then went on to Read more
Matt Stimpson is head of the Creativity Faculty at Beckfoot School, Bingley, where he leads the Art, Design and Technology, Music and Performing Arts teams and has the pleasure of teaching music at the school. Matt is a tenor horn player, and has previously played for a number of wind Read more
Widely regarded as one of the leading conductors of his generation Michael hails from the rich musical tradition of North Staffordshire and is an Honours and Post-Graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music. He is Musical Director of Foden’s Band. Having worked with many of the country’s leading bands Read more