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Soprano Cornet
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Anderson, Stuart Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, natural Trumpet, Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Cornet, Flugel Horn, Band Trainer, Private Tutor Manchester Ex Halle, BBC Philharmonic & RLPO. Also played Soprano with Williams Fairey Band. Available for paid dep gigs - will consider permanent positions also. 10 Standish Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7BB. Tel: 07809 369160 or  stuart.anderson@sage.com
Bates, Christopher Euphonium, Bb Cornet, Soprano Leeds I have played 18 years in Champ section, winning many prizes, and have also played at various times in all other sections. Have won BBC band of the year, national finals and other stuff. Give us a call if you need any help - can also do short notice and am happy to solo if you need it. West Yorkshire preferred, but if you want me anywhere else, would need fuel. Than Thanks for looking. Contact - 07766 922464 or email  christopher.bates@mcga,gov.uk
Crask, Julia Soprano, Back Row Bb Cornet, Flugel and Horn Rushden Currently with Rushden Windmill Band. Just ask, if I'm able to help I will....!!!! Contact 07867-512443 or  juliacrask@netscape.net
Dempsey, Luke Cornet/Soprano/Flugel/Trumpet Lancashire/ West Yorks/ North West area Currently Principal Cornet of 2nd Rossendale Scout Band, Soprano Cornet of Junior RNCM Band, and Part of the National Youth Brass Band and Yorkshire Youth Brass Band Cornet Sections. Experience in depping for Championship section bands as well as lower section bands. Late notice is okay, and public transport travel expenses required - please feel free to email!  lukedempsey1995@gmail.com
Donaldson, Kevin Soprano Cornet Soloist North Yorkshire Can Travel. Solo gigs or band gigs  ycsignsuk@aol.com
Herman, Bryan Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Bugle Cambridge Currently Soprano Cornet with City of Cambridge Brass Band (Championship section) Comfortable in any standard band up to Championship section. Also Happy to deputise on Bb Cornet/Flugel but instrument would need to be supplied. Also Available on Trumpet/Piccolo Trumpet/Flugel for Big bands/function bands, Shows, orchestras, brass quintet/ensembles, for weddings (voluntaries etc) and at funerals/memorials on Bugle (last post/Reveille.) Happy to travel by train (not a driver) anywhere as long as expenses are covered. Mobile: 07735556339, Home: 01223 968093, Skype: bryanthetrumpet, Email:  bryan.herman@gmail.com
Kilmartin, Mike Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, Bb Cornet West & South Yorkshire, Midlands and Derbyshire Tel:07815 835857,  michael.kilmartin@btinternet.com
Purkiss, David Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, Bb Cornet Derbyshire, but able to travel I am a salvationist at Derby Central Corps, currently principal cornet. Past member of Travelsphere (Rep), Fodens (Rep), and Pennine Brass (Principal Cornet). Deputised for various bands including Black Dyke, Faireys, Brighouse & Rastrick and International Staff Band of the Salvation Army.
Tel: 07793 844144  drpurkiss@hotmail.com
Sale, Matthew Cornet, Flugel, Soprano Manchester Area Currently playing Bb Cornet with Wingates Band, willing to help any section, depending on section can dep on Flug or sop as well. Short notice jobs ok, would need expenses for fuel. Contact: Home. 0161 793 9243, Mob. 077625 144110.  Cornet-boy91@hotmail.com
Cornet
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Anderson, Stuart Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, natural Trumpet, Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Cornet, Flugel Horn, Band Trainer, Private Tutor Manchester Ex Halle, BBC Philharmonic & RLPO. Also played Soprano with Williams Fairey Band. Available for paid dep gigs - will consider permanent positions also. 10 Standish Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7BB. Tel: 07809 369160 or  stuart.anderson@sage.com
Bates, Christopher Euphonium, Bb Cornet, Soprano Leeds I have played 18 years in Champ section, winning many prizes, and have also played at various times in all other sections. Have won BBC band of the year, national finals and other stuff. Give us a call if you need any help - can also do short notice and am happy to solo if you need it. West Yorkshire preferred, but if you want me anywhere else, would need fuel. Than Thanks for looking. Contact - 07766 922464 or email  christopher.bates@mcga,gov.uk
Betts, Blaine Trombone, Cornet, Flugel East Midlands Principal Trombone at Whitwell Brass Band. Composed for Brighouse & Rastrick Band's 125th Anniversary, Recorded this piece with Fodens Richardson Band. Will be willing to play any of these instruments in any section. Championship - 4th section. Homelea 1985 Music (Brass Band Recordings). Contact tel: 07746 209178 or email  blainebetts1@btinternet.com
Brown, Lynda Cornet player, any section Anywhere in Midlands or North-East Played for lots of bands in various sections. Dep anywhere in the midlands or north east. Contact: 01912 809176 or email  lynda.brown@themouthpiece.com
Burton, James Bb Cornet (main instrument), Baritone, Euphonium, Tuned Percussion Live in Huddersfield during university term time, and live in County Durham during holidays. Covering West Yorkshire when in Huddersfield and Durham/Newcastle/Sunderland/Darlington when in County Durham. Current Band - Meltham & Meltham Mills (Repiano). Durham Miners Association Brass Band, when home (2nd Cornet). Tel: 07969 881884, or  jameswburton@btinternet.com
Button, Cyndy Bb Cornet, Flugel   Played at first section level, will travel any reasonable distance. Telephone 01452 863378, or email  cyndybutton@btinternet.com
Crask, Julia Soprano, Back Row Bb Cornet, Flugel and Horn Rushden Currently with Rushden Windmill Band. Just ask, if I'm able to help I will....!!!! Contact 07867-512443 or  juliacrask@netscape.net
Dempsey, Luke Cornet/Soprano/Flugel/Trumpet Lancashire/ West Yorks/ North West area Currently Principal Cornet of 2nd Rossendale Scout Band, Soprano Cornet of Junior RNCM Band, and Part of the National Youth Brass Band and Yorkshire Youth Brass Band Cornet Sections. Experience in depping for Championship section bands as well as lower section bands. Late notice is okay, and public transport travel expenses required - please feel free to email!  lukedempsey1995@gmail.com
Ferguson, Anna Cornet, Flugel London Currently principal cornet of Regent Brass (1st section). Formerly played with Rothwell Temperance, Hepworth and NYBB. Have quite a bit of free time at the moment so would be prepared to travel. Primarily a cornet player, but looking to do more flugel playing, so particularly interested if any flugel playing is available. 14 Galleons View, Stewart St, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3EX. Tel: 07795 161995, or  anna_dalgety@hotmail.com
Frere-Smith, Dennis Solo Cornet, Flugel 50 mile radius of Milton Keynes Solo cornet and flugelhorn available within 50 mile radius of Milton Keynes. Championship standard as a former front row player with Dobcross Band. Also available for conducting and training for all standards. Gained BA (hons) at Salford Adelphi College.
6 Wheelwrights Way, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK19 6NY. Tel: 01908 560673 and 07889145016 -  dennis@dfsmusicservices.co.uk
Graves, Richard (FTCL) Cornet, Trumpet, Flugel, Band Trainer, Conductor Letchworth Garden City, Herts Principal Cornet for over 25 years with Championship band, current MD of Rushden Windmill Band (3rd Section). Lead Trumpet with my own Big Band. I have appeared as a 'guest soloist' regularly. I am willing to travel any reasonable distance. Telephone 01462-616381/491188 0r 07867-512443, or email  arturobaldegrave@netscape.net
Hancock, Tom Cornet North Staffs/South Cheshire Repiano cornet, Roberts Bakery (1st Section). Principal solo cornet of Lions Youth Brass. Have deputised for bands in the North Staffs/South Cheshire area. I live in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Telephone 07901 537811, or email  tmh_1@hotmail.com
Herman, Bryan Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Bugle Cambridge Currently Soprano Cornet with City of Cambridge Brass Band (Championship section) Comfortable in any standard band up to Championship section. Also Happy to deputise on Bb Cornet/Flugel but instrument would need to be supplied. Also Available on Trumpet/Piccolo Trumpet/Flugel for Big bands/function bands, Shows, orchestras, brass quintet/ensembles, for weddings (voluntaries etc) and at funerals/memorials on Bugle (last post/Reveille.) Happy to travel by train (not a driver) anywhere as long as expenses are covered. Mobile: 07735556339, Home: 01223 968093, Skype: bryanthetrumpet, Email:  bryan.herman@gmail.com
Kilmartin, Mike Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, Bb Cornet West & South Yorkshire, Midlands and Derbyshire Tel:07815 835857,  michael.kilmartin@btinternet.com
Lilley, Lauren Flugel or Cornet North West Will travel. Will do concerts/marches and contests if possible. Telephone: 07791 488167, or  tinkerbellious@gmail.com
Lingard-Snape, Louise, BA Hons FTCL LTCL Trumpet, Cornet South Yorkshire 27 Fountain Square, Darton, South Yorkshire, S75 5HY. Tel: 07903 553496.
Professional ex-army musician available to dep throughout the UK and Europe as a cornet/trumpet player. Currently as MD of a concert band, I am also willing to dep as an MD of lower section bands and concert/school bands. Based in South Yorkshire, expenses required for extensive travel. Email:  thebandsgt@aol.com
Purkiss, David Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, Bb Cornet Derbyshire, but able to travel I am a salvationist at Derby Central Corps, currently principal cornet. Past member of Travelsphere (Rep), Fodens (Rep), and Pennine Brass (Principal Cornet). Deputised for various bands including Black Dyke, Faireys, Brighouse & Rastrick and International Staff Band of the Salvation Army.
Tel: 07793 844144  drpurkiss@hotmail.com
Rogers, Tom Cornet South East Wales Area Currently playing second section with Crosskeys Silver Band. Will help out any band who requires me!! Contact:  tomrogers@inbox.com
Sale, Matthew Cornet, Flugel, Soprano Manchester Area Currently playing Bb Cornet with Wingates Band, willing to help any section, depending on section can dep on Flug or sop as well. Short notice jobs ok, would need expenses for fuel. Contact: Home. 0161 793 9243, Mob. 077625 144110.  Cornet-boy91@hotmail.com
Stansfield, Sharon Cornet, Flugel Horn, Band trainer/conductor Long Eaton, Nottingham I am available as a band trainer/conductor. I also play cornet and flugel horn. I currently conduct Long Eaton Silver Prize Band who are in the 3rd section. I have helped out lots of local bands in all sections as a player and as a conductor. Contact: 0115 8491942 or  sharon@sharonstansfield.co.uk
Stevenson, Robert Cornet player Crewe, Cheshire Currently not playing with a band, used to play for United Co-op (Crewe) band and the YABB. Live in Crewe Cheshire. Contact:  robdstevenson@tesco.net
Terrett, Keith Cornet, Flugel, Band Trainer, Conductor South Wales I am available in South Wales, and am a conductor and band trainer. Previous conducting experience includes many years as Principal Director of Music & Chief instructor to the Band of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. In addition, I play cornet, flugel, and all the lower brass, and am willing to help out if needed. All I require are travelling expenses, a bed, and food! Contact:  keithterrett@gmail.com
Thompson, Stewart Cornet, Flugel Horn, Trumpet, Conductor South Cheshire I live in Wistaston, part of Crewe in South Cheshire and can be contacted by email or mobile on 07960 656579. I am able to dep for bands in south/mid Cheshire and north Staffs on cornet/flugel/trumpet which I play for local shows. I have played baritone/tenor horn in the past at champiopnship level.
I am mainly a conductor and have served as MD of several local brass bands, and have been MD of Nantwich and District Band, a 35 piece concert band since 2002, having seen a thriving training band develop and numerous cd's recorded. I am also associate conductor of Ceramic Brass in Stoke-on-Trent.
I studied music at Manchester Metropolitian University and am Brass Advisor and an examiner for Victoria College of Music, LOndon, as well as being specialist music teacher at a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent.  stewart@thompsons.zzn.com
Wrightson, Daisy Cornet, Flugel, Trumpet Ynys Mon/Gwynedd/Conwy Further afield possible by train. Brass Band/Concert Band/Jazz Band/Soloing experience, good improviser. Currently with Llangefni Wind Band MD/Flugel (non-contesting). Usually free, - busy on some Saturday afternoons with band.  daisy@wrightsontech.demon.co.uk
Flugel Horn
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Anderson, Stuart Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, natural Trumpet, Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Cornet, Flugel Horn, Band Trainer, Private Tutor Manchester Ex Halle, BBC Philharmonic & RLPO. Also played Soprano with Williams Fairey Band. Available for paid dep gigs - will consider permanent positions also. 10 Standish Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7BB. Tel: 07809 369160 or  stuart.anderson@sage.com
Betts, Blaine Trombone, Cornet, Flugel East Midlands Principal Trombone at Whitwell Brass Band. Composed for Brighouse & Rastrick Band's 125th Anniversary, Recorded this piece with Fodens Richardson Band. Will be willing to play any of these instruments in any section. Championship - 4th section. Homelea 1985 Music (Brass Band Recordings). Contact tel: 07746 209178 or email  blainebetts1@btinternet.com
Button, Cyndy Bb Cornet, Flugel   Played at first section level, will travel any reasonable distance. Telephone 01452 863378, or email  cyndybutton@btinternet.com
Crask, Julia Soprano, Back Row Bb Cornet, Flugel and Horn Rushden Currently with Rushden Windmill Band. Just ask, if I'm able to help I will....!!!! Contact 07867-512443 or  juliacrask@netscape.net
Dempsey, Luke Cornet/Soprano/Flugel/Trumpet Lancashire/ West Yorks/ North West area Currently Principal Cornet of 2nd Rossendale Scout Band, Soprano Cornet of Junior RNCM Band, and Part of the National Youth Brass Band and Yorkshire Youth Brass Band Cornet Sections. Experience in depping for Championship section bands as well as lower section bands. Late notice is okay, and public transport travel expenses required - please feel free to email!  lukedempsey1995@gmail.com
Ferguson, Anna Cornet, Flugel London Currently principal cornet of Regent Brass (1st section). Formerly played with Rothwell Temperance, Hepworth and NYBB. Have quite a bit of free time at the moment so would be prepared to travel. Primarily a cornet player, but looking to do more flugel playing, so particularly interested if any flugel playing is available. 14 Galleons View, Stewart St, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 3EX. Tel: 07795 161995, or  anna_dalgety@hotmail.com
Frere-Smith, Dennis Solo Cornet, Flugel 50 mile radius of Milton Keynes Solo cornet and flugelhorn available within 50 mile radius of Milton Keynes. Championship standard as a former front row player with Dobcross Band. Also available for conducting and training for all standards. Gained BA (hons) at Salford Adelphi College.
6 Wheelwrights Way, Old Stratford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK19 6NY. Tel: 01908 560673 and 07889145016 -  dennis@dfsmusicservices.co.uk
Graves, Richard (FTCL) Cornet, Trumpet, Flugel, Band Trainer, Conductor Letchworth Garden City, Herts Principal Cornet for over 25 years with Championship band, current MD of Rushden Windmill Band (3rd Section). Lead Trumpet with my own Big Band. I have appeared as a 'guest soloist' regularly. I am willing to travel any reasonable distance. Telephone 01462-616381/491188 0r 07867-512443, or email  arturobaldegrave@netscape.net
Herman, Bryan Trumpet, Piccolo Trumpet, Flugel Horn, Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Bugle Cambridge Currently Soprano Cornet with City of Cambridge Brass Band (Championship section) Comfortable in any standard band up to Championship section. Also Happy to deputise on Bb Cornet/Flugel but instrument would need to be supplied. Also Available on Trumpet/Piccolo Trumpet/Flugel for Big bands/function bands, Shows, orchestras, brass quintet/ensembles, for weddings (voluntaries etc) and at funerals/memorials on Bugle (last post/Reveille.) Happy to travel by train (not a driver) anywhere as long as expenses are covered. Mobile: 07735556339, Home: 01223 968093, Skype: bryanthetrumpet, Email:  bryan.herman@gmail.com
Kilmartin, Mike Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, Bb Cornet West & South Yorkshire, Midlands and Derbyshire Tel:07815 835857,  michael.kilmartin@btinternet.com
Lilley, Lauren Flugel or Cornet North West Will travel. Will do concerts/marches and contests if possible. Telephone: 07791 488167, or  tinkerbellious@gmail.com
Purkiss, David Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, Bb Cornet Derbyshire, but able to travel I am a salvationist at Derby Central Corps, currently principal cornet. Past member of Travelsphere (Rep), Fodens (Rep), and Pennine Brass (Principal Cornet). Deputised for various bands including Black Dyke, Faireys, Brighouse & Rastrick and International Staff Band of the Salvation Army.
Tel: 07793 844144  drpurkiss@hotmail.com
Sale, Matthew Cornet, Flugel, Soprano Manchester Area Currently playing Bb Cornet with Wingates Band, willing to help any section, depending on section can dep on Flug or sop as well. Short notice jobs ok, would need expenses for fuel. Contact: Home. 0161 793 9243, Mob. 077625 144110.  Cornet-boy91@hotmail.com
Stansfield, Sharon Cornet, Flugel Horn, Band trainer/conductor Long Eaton, Nottingham I am available as a band trainer/conductor. I also play cornet and flugel horn. I currently conduct Long Eaton Silver Prize Band who are in the 3rd section. I have helped out lots of local bands in all sections as a player and as a conductor. Contact: 0115 8491942 or  sharon@sharonstansfield.co.uk
Terrett, Keith Cornet, Flugel, Band Trainer, Conductor South Wales I am available in South Wales, and am a conductor and band trainer. Previous conducting experience includes many years as Principal Director of Music & Chief instructor to the Band of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. In addition, I play cornet, flugel, and all the lower brass, and am willing to help out if needed. All I require are travelling expenses, a bed, and food! Contact:  keithterrett@gmail.com
Thompson, Stewart Cornet, Flugel Horn, Trumpet, Conductor South Cheshire I live in Wistaston, part of Crewe in South Cheshire and can be contacted by email or mobile on 07960 656579. I am able to dep for bands in south/mid Cheshire and north Staffs on cornet/flugel/trumpet which I play for local shows. I have played baritone/tenor horn in the past at champiopnship level.
I am mainly a conductor and have served as MD of several local brass bands, and have been MD of Nantwich and District Band, a 35 piece concert band since 2002, having seen a thriving training band develop and numerous cd's recorded. I am also associate conductor of Ceramic Brass in Stoke-on-Trent.
I studied music at Manchester Metropolitian University and am Brass Advisor and an examiner for Victoria College of Music, LOndon, as well as being specialist music teacher at a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent.  stewart@thompsons.zzn.com
Wrightson, Daisy Cornet, Flugel, Trumpet Ynys Mon/Gwynedd/Conwy Further afield possible by train. Brass Band/Concert Band/Jazz Band/Soloing experience, good improviser. Currently with Llangefni Wind Band MD/Flugel (non-contesting). Usually free, - busy on some Saturday afternoons with band.  daisy@wrightsontech.demon.co.uk
Tenor Horn
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Crask, Julia Soprano, Back Row Bb Cornet, Flugel and Horn Rushden Currently with Rushden Windmill Band. Just ask, if I'm able to help I will....!!!! Contact 07867-512443 or  juliacrask@netscape.net
Jemmett, John Tenor Horn South Wales John Jemmett is a freelance tenor horn player based in South Wales, available to deputise for brass bands of any section throughout the UK subject to travelling expenses. If you require a tenor horn player for a concert or contest then please contact me at  john@johnjemmett.co.uk
Jones, Simon Tenor Horn, Conductor London I am based in London but I drive and willing to travel. I conduct brass bands of all levels and also play tenor horn to championship level. For playing work, I generally do not take any fee from brass bands providing reasonable travel expenses are covered. Contact:  simon@brassbander.com, Tel: 07796 530718
Reynolds, Vicki Tenor Horn Any I currently play solo horn for Polysteel Band and the NYBBGB. I have depped on both first and solo horn at championship level. Have Mum... will travel ;-) Just give me a call if you're in need and I will a) see if it's reasonable distance b) see if I'm available :)
Tel: Home - 01455 290 261, Mob - 07985 093 452, or email  vicki@tenorhorn.co.uk
Thomas, Colin Tenor Horn, Baritone, Eb Bass, Conductor South Wales Baritone with Stotfold SA, and BACB bands. Freelance conducting.
Tel: Home - 01633 601150, Mobile - 07813 985085. Email  brassbandconductor@btinternet.com
Baritone
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Barrow, Jennifer Baritone Grantham I currently play solo baritone for Hucknall and Linby band 3rd section, in Nottinghamshire. I will be happy to help out if I am available for concerts or contests on 1st or 2nd baritone. I live in Grantham so preferably maximum of 1 hours drive from there. I also play for Boobs and Brass on 2nd baritone. Email  jennifer.barrow2@ntlworld.com
Burton, James Bb Cornet (main instrument), Baritone, Euphonium, Tuned Percussion Live in Huddersfield during university term time, and live in County Durham during holidays. Covering West Yorkshire when in Huddersfield and Durham/Newcastle/Sunderland/Darlington when in County Durham. Current Band - Meltham & Meltham Mills (Repiano). Durham Miners Association Brass Band, when home (2nd Cornet). Tel: 07969 881884, or  jameswburton@btinternet.com
Bonser, Diane Euphonium, Baritone Derby Currently play solo euphonium with Enderby band (1st section) and solo euphonium with Boobs and Brass. Happy to dep from 4th to championship section, on euphonium or baritone. Will travel throughout midlands, south and west yorkshire if travel is reimbursed. Based in Derby
Tel: 07814 886456 or email  diane_bonser@yahoo.co.uk
Button, John Conductor, Baritone, Bb Bass Gloucestershire, Bristol, South Midlands area Just ask, and if I can I will help. I have played at all levels including championship section. Now Musical Director. Email  johnbutton@btinternet.com
Cartmell, Rory Euphonium, Baritone, Tenor Trombone London Currently studying Joint Principal Study Trombone and Euphonium at the Royal College of Music in London. Euphonium with Zone One Brass and prior to this played Euphonium with GUS. I am willing to travel providing expenses are covered. Can play Baritone where an instrument is available.
Tel: 07778 599313 or email  rory.cartmell@gmail.com
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Hudson, Shaun Euphonium, Baritone Wakefield, West Yorkshire Currently playing 2nd Euphonium with Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band. Able to cover on euphonium or baritone. Can only cover West Yorkshire area at moment (providing a lift is provided to and from venue) as I'm currently learning to drive!
Tel: 07708 710055 or email  shaunhudson@btinternet.com
Langdon, Robin Euphonium, Baritone   Currently third year music student on euphonium. Playing with Ocean Brass Southampton on 1st baritone seat.
Tel: 07903 175078 or email  robin@robinlangdon.co.uk
MacLean, Clayton Euphonium, Baritone London and Home counties Available for Concerts. Instruments played Euphonium, Baritone. Current Band Yiewseley and West Drayton Band. No championship bands. Contact 0771 876 7703 or email  clayton11@btopenworld.com
Thomas, Colin Tenor Horn, Baritone, Eb Bass, Conductor South Wales Baritone with Stotfold SA, and BACB bands. Freelance conducting.
Tel: Home - 01633 601150, Mobile - 07813 985085. Email  brassbandconductor@btinternet.com
Euphonium
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Bates, Christopher Euphonium, Bb Cornet, Soprano Leeds I have played 18 years in Champ section, winning many prizes, and have also played at various times in all other sections. Have won BBC band of the year, national finals and other stuff. Give us a call if you need any help - can also do short notice and am happy to solo if you need it. West Yorkshire preferred, but if you want me anywhere else, would need fuel. Than Thanks for looking. Contact - 07766 922464 or email  christopher.bates@mcga,gov.uk
Bonser, Diane Euphonium, Baritone Derby Currently play solo euphonium with Enderby band (1st section) and solo euphonium with Boobs and Brass. Happy to dep from 4th to championship section, on euphonium or baritone. Will travel throughout midlands, south and west yorkshire if travel is reimbursed. Based in Derby
Tel: 07814 886456 or email  diane_bonser@yahoo.co.uk
Burton, James Bb Cornet (main instrument), Baritone, Euphonium, Tuned Percussion Live in Huddersfield during university term time, and live in County Durham during holidays. Covering West Yorkshire when in Huddersfield and Durham/Newcastle/Sunderland/Darlington when in County Durham. Current Band - Meltham & Meltham Mills (Repiano). Durham Miners Association Brass Band, when home (2nd Cornet). Tel: 07969 881884, or  jameswburton@btinternet.com
Cartmell, Rory Euphonium, Baritone, Tenor Trombone London Currently studying Joint Principal Study Trombone and Euphonium at the Royal College of Music in London. Euphonium with Zone One Brass and prior to this played Euphonium with GUS. I am willing to travel providing expenses are covered. Can play Baritone where an instrument is available.
Tel: 07778 599313 or email  rory.cartmell@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/roryc
Hudson, Shaun Euphonium, Baritone Wakefield, West Yorkshire Currently playing 2nd Euphonium with Grimethorpe Colliery UK Coal Band. Able to cover on euphonium or baritone. Can only cover West Yorkshire area at moment (providing a lift is provided to and from venue) as I'm currently learning to drive!
Tel: 07708 710055 or email  shaunhudson@btinternet.com
Langdon, Robin Euphonium, Baritone   Currently third year music student on euphonium. Playing with Ocean Brass Southampton on 1st baritone seat.
Tel: 07903 175078 or email  robin@robinlangdon.co.uk
MacLean, Clayton Euphonium, Baritone London and Home counties Available for Concerts. Instruments played Euphonium, Baritone. Current Band Yiewseley and West Drayton Band. No championship bands. Contact 0771 876 7703 or email  clayton11@btopenworld.com
Mildren, Dave Euphonium South East I have been playing for 54 years. I am Principal Euphonium in East Sussex Concert Band, and play in various other Bands in the SouthEast and South London. I was in the Army as a Musician for 15 years in a Guards Band.and also played for Ipswich & Norwich Coop Band (Championship Section) and Clacton-on-Sea Coop Band as a Dep. I'm free to cover the South East in Brass or Concert Band. I am disabled as in I have bad Arthritis but it doesn't affect my playing - however expenses would be needed, please, on all travelling no matter how near or far.
Contact 07426 320148 or email  dave.euph@yahoo.co.uk
Trombone
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Blaine Betts Trombone, Cornet, Flugel East Midlands Principal Trombone at Whitwell Brass Band. Composed for Brighouse & Rastrick Band's 125th Anniversary, Recorded this piece with Fodens Richardson Band. Will be willing to play any of these instruments in any section. Championship - 4th section. Homelea 1985 Music (Brass Band Recordings). Contact tel: 07746 209178 or email  blainebetts1@btinternet.com
Brown, Richard Trombonist North of England Current Position: Principal Trombone - Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Will Cover North of England where fee covered and travel. Available for 1st Trombone work and Solo Engagements. Please ring 07836 376540 for details. 91 Sandy Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB52AN. Email  dokbrown77@hotmail.com
Burge, Chris Trombonist East Midlands- Lincolnshire, Leicester Versatile trombone Player - Play any parts: lead, 2nd, 3rd or a bit of bass trombone if required. Currently play lead trombone with a Lincoln based Big Band, 2nd in the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, played in a number of small ensembles. Based in the East Midlands - Lincolnshire, Leicester. Willing to travel. Based in Lincoln. Tel: 01522 801045 or 07821 942984. Email  trombonist30@hotmail.com
Burrows, Alastair Trombonist North-West England, West Yorkshire Currently not playing with any band, willing to travel within reasonable distance, (North-West England- West Yorkshire). Happy to play 1st or 2nd Trombone. Experience playing in all sections (4th - Championship). 33 Aldford Drive, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9SU. 07702 785053. Email  al_burrows_87@hotmail.com
Cartmell, Rory Euphonium, Baritone, Tenor Trombone London Currently studying Joint Principal Study Trombone and Euphonium at the Royal College of Music in London. Euphonium with Zone One Brass and prior to this played Euphonium with GUS. I am willing to travel providing expenses are covered. Can play Baritone where an instrument is available.
Tel: 07778 599313 or email  rory.cartmell@gmail.com
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Gorf, Jon Trombonist Worthing Trombonist.... will sit anywhere! 1st, 2nd or a bit of bass. Just ask to see if I'm available! I'll cover Sussex, Surrey and parts of Hampshire. Sorry, but I can't help at contesting...I'm already registered with a band....but other gigs are fine. Contact Jon Gorf, 80 Broadwater Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 8AW. Email:  jongorf@ntlworld.com
Hewlett-Davies, Ben Bass Trombone and Percussion Midlands but willing to travel (by train) Currently an undergraduate Bass Trombonist at Birmingham Conservatoire and experienced brass band Percussionist. Currently play Bass Trom for Ratby Co-operative Senior Band (Midlands Champ) but have played percussion with them too. Capable of playing up to championship level on both. Tel: 07765 946926, or  b.m.hewlettdavies@hotmail.co.uk
Lloyd, Simon Solo Trombone South East Wales Solo Trombone Player available to help any band in South East Wales out at concerts. Tel: 07708 645350, or  Simon@Lloyd.nu
Mackey, Chris Alto/Tenor/Bass Trombone London based but Have Bone will travel! Wide experience in most musical genres from Symphony Orch to Solo trombone with Championship/1st section bands, via Big/Jazz/function/Cruise ship and wind bands. If you need someone to dep at short notice and willing to cover travel expenses then please get in touch. Tel: 07758 451146 -  vegasbound@hotmail.co.uk
Spedding, Mathew Trombone Avalible for contests, concerts and all other engagements A Professional orchestral Trombonist with roots in Brass bands. please dont hesitate to contact me with all your questions or queries. mat_spedding@hotmail.com
Bass
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Browne, Oliver Eb Bass, Bb Bass South Wales Former Tuba at Cory and Fairey Bands. Have also played/depped with YBS, Fodens, Zone One, Tredegar, Parc and Dare and BTM Bands. Other experience includes BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Welsh National Opera, Southbank Sinfonia, Wormshead Brass Ensemble, RCM Ensembles, RWCMD Ensembles, RNCM Ensembles. Soloist at RNCM Festival of Brass 2008, Cardiff New Brass Festival 2010 and Solo Recital St Davids Cathedral Festival 2005. Available wherever a fee and travel expenses are offered. Phone - 07523 055757. Email -  ohbrowne@aol.com
Button, John Conductor, Baritone, Bb Bass Gloucestershire, Bristol, South Midlands area Just ask, and if I can I will help. I have played at all levels including championship section. Now Musical Director. Email  johnbutton@btinternet.com
Cooper, Andrew Eb Bass Crewe, Cheshire Dep'd for many bands. Currently E-flat bass player for Roberts Bakery Band. Can play treble and bass clef. Live in Crewe, Cheshire. Contact:  andrew.cooper@fsmail.net
Felton Andrew Bb Bass Crewe, Cheshire I play Bb Bass and currently hold the principal Bb Bass seat at Roberts Bakery Band (1st section band). I also study at Huddersfield on the Bmus honors degree in music. 1 Barnwell Close, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 6TG.
Contact: 01270 669272 or  andrewfelton@hotmail.co.uk
Lloyd, Scott LTCL ATCL Eb Bass North West Tuba player (EEb Bass) with 15 years professional experience as a musician within the british army and playing with some of the country's top bands and orchestras. Avaliable as a dep within the north west area,just contact me to check avaliablity. I might consider permanent position with the right band. 46 Picton Ave , Runcorn ,Cheshire WA7 5DL tel : 07766303727. Email:  tubateacher@hotmail.co.uk
McDougall, Sam Eb & BBb Bass Cheshire/Merseyside (School Holiday & Weekends Only) - I'm 16 and currently principle Eb bass with Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass Band (4th section,Wirral). I'm looking for some experiance in a higher section. I'm currently a member of the National Youth Brass Band of GB (2nd BBb on last 2 courses). Can Play Eb and BBb (grade 7)- May Require a Lift - will need to borrow BBb bass (if required)-Can cover Merseyside & Cheshire area. Email me to confirm availability. Contact:  Sam_the_tuba@hotmail.com
Morris, Mick Eb bass North West/West Yorkshire EEb Bass at YBS Band. Will dep North West & West Yorkshire. Enquire for availability, tel: 07939 408669, or email:  hornymick@ntlworld.com
Owens, Jamie Eb bass (or Bb Bass) North West, North Wales, Cheshire etc. Wrexham Brass NEWI Band. Eb Bass though will dep on BBb if req'd. Treble or bass clef. Have car, just cover diesel costs. Played with Wrexham (formerly Rhos), Point of Ayr, Haydock, Northop, Milnrow. Tel: 07939 024053, 01978 350567 or email:  jgowens@hotmail.com
Rennie, James BBb Bass or Eb bass Midlands Can play any section. Currently at university, so at Kibworth. Transport may be needed depending on distance. Contact:  james.rennie@tesco.net
Thomas, Colin Tenor Horn, Baritone, Eb Bass, Conductor South Wales Baritone with Stotfold SA, and BACB bands. Freelance conducting.
Tel: Home - 01633 601150, Mobile - 07813 985085. Email  brassbandconductor@btinternet.com
Percussion
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Brügger, Dominique Percussionist Any I play the percussion in a Championship section band in Switzerland. I study English and I have to go to an English speaking country. But not for holidays, I have to work there for 2 or 3 months. So if I go to the UK I also would like to play in a brass band. Of course I play for free. I planned my trip for summer, July to September 2005. Contact Dorfstrasse 42a, 3432 Lützelflüh, Switzerland. Tel: 034 461 37 15 or email  domibruegger@hotmail.com
Burton, James Bb Cornet (main instrument), Baritone, Euphonium, Tuned Percussion Live in Huddersfield during university term time, and live in County Durham during holidays. Covering West Yorkshire when in Huddersfield and Durham/Newcastle/Sunderland/Darlington when in County Durham. Current Band - Meltham & Meltham Mills (Repiano). Durham Miners Association Brass Band, when home (2nd Cornet). Tel: 07969 881884, or  jameswburton@btinternet.com
Ginniff, Julia Percussionist Northwest & West Yorkshire Percussionist in Bolton area, will do concerts/marches & possibly contests if available, willing to travel any reasonable distance in North West. I am 22 years old and have just completed a BMus Hons with a 2:1 at Huddersfield University. I been a member of different brass bands from the age of 11, including Wingates Brass Band and the NYBBGB. I will also be willing to advise, teach or supervise younger brass band percussionists.
Tel: 01204 605004, 07545 808835, or email  Julz.ginniff@hotmail.co.uk
Hewlett-Davies, Ben Bass Trombone and Percussion Midlands but willing to travel (by train) Currently an undergraduate Bass Trombonist at Birmingham Conservatoire and experienced brass band Percussionist. Currently play Bass Trom for Ratby Co-operative Senior Band (Midlands Champ) but have played percussion with them too. Capable of playing up to championship level on both. Tel: 07765 946926, or  b.m.hewlettdavies@hotmail.co.uk
Conductor/Tutor/Trainer
NameInstrument(s)LocationDetails
Button, John Conductor, Baritone, Bb Bass Gloucestershire, Bristol, South Midlands area Just ask, and if I can I will help. I have played at all levels including championship section. Now Musical Director. Email  johnbutton@btinternet.com
Graves, Richard (FTCL) Cornet, Trumpet, Flugel, Band Trainer, Conductor Letchworth Garden City, Herts Principal Cornet for over 25 years with Championship band, current MD of Rushden Windmill Band (3rd Section). Lead Trumpet with my own Big Band. I have appeared as a 'guest soloist' regularly. I am willing to travel any reasonable distance. Telephone 01462-616381/491188 0r 07867-512443, or email  arturobaldegrave@netscape.net
Groves, John Conductor Surrey/Sussex/Kent/South London MD Kent Police Band - available as emergency/occasional conductor. Tel: 01424 773915. Email  john.groves@mypostoffice.co.uk
Harper, Brian Musical Director North West MD available at short notice. Contest preparation and sight reading a speciality. Ex-pro trumpeter and ex-Assistant Principal Cornet at Redbridge and Newham & Aveley bands. Also played at Brighouse, Longridge and others. Conducted/trained many bands and achieved promotion with 3 different bands in North West Area. Holds B.A.(Hons) and Performance Diplomas. Worked with young players as a peri with Lancashire County Council and Private Brass and Theory teacher. Telephone 07782 393723, or email  brianharper25@aol.com
Hartley, Steve Musical Director/Conductor North West/Yorkshire Musical Director/Conductor available to Deputise - North West/Yorkshire. 25 years experience conducting bands from 1st to 4th section. Available for concert or contest preperation and performance. Previous conducting posts include Todmorden, Blackpool Brass and Poulton le Fylde. At present I am Musical Director to Darwen Brass. Telephone 01253 357680, 07731 430059, or email  steve.hartley2@btinternet.com
Hill, Eddie Conductor, Tutor Wigan Played Solo Cornet, Horn, Flugel and/or Soprano with CWS Manchester, Longridge, Haydock, Golborne, Flixton, Pemberton Old ( JJB ) and others. Also conducted many of these bands. Tel: 0771 306 8888, or email  HilleHome@AOL.Com
Johnston, Chris Conductor, Band Trainer Milton Keynes Very experienced Musical director available for band Training, Concerts & Contests. Resident MD of Bradwell Band Milton Keynes. 42 Blackdown, Hilltop, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 2AB. Email  me@cljohnston.co.uk
Jones, Simon Tenor Horn, Conductor London I am based in London but I drive and willing to travel. I conduct brass bands of all levels and also play tenor horn to championship level. For playing work, I generally do not take any fee from brass bands providing reasonable travel expenses are covered. Contact:  simon@brassbander.com, Tel: 07796 530718
Larsen, Jacob Conductor Denmark I was born in 1976 in a small town in Denmark, Hjørring. Started playing cornet at the age of 8 at the local music school. In 2000 I started at the Royal Academy of Music in Århus with trumpet as main instrument. I became musical director at a local band in Hjørring - KFUM-spejdernes Brass Band when I was 18, and in 2½ years I won three contests with the band. When I started at the Academy I began playing the sop. Eb cornet with Århus Brass Band (Danish Champion Band at that time). In 2002 I was appointed musical director of The Silkeborg Blæserne Brass Band and we became 2nd at the Nationals (my first attempt). At the National contest in 2003 we played Bourgeois´ Concerto Grosso and came 2nd to Lyngby Tårbæk Brass Band, who came 5th in the Europeans 2004.. In 2005 I returned to Århus Brass Band as a conductor.
I would like to give an offer to who ever reads this: I will come and conduct your for free at contests. The only thing you should do, pay my travels, give me food and a bed.
If this interests you please feel free to contact me. Mp3´s of my contest performing can be obtained by request. Looking forward hearing from you.
Augustenborggade 15 st.th., 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, Tel: +45 51 22 93 55
Email  jacoblarsen@stofanet.dk
Lloyd, Scott LTCL ATCL Eb Bass North West Musical Director / Conductor avaliable within the north west area. 15 years professional playing experiece at the very top of banding / orchestras. I am currently a brass teacher for a local authority and Musical Director of Wirral Schools' Orchestra and Wirral Symphonic Wind Band a 52 piece adult wind band. 10 years professional conducting experience within the brass band world through numerous sections. I am happy to dep for conductors or to consider paid Musical Director vacancies. 46 Picton Ave , Runcorn ,Cheshire WA7 5DL tel : 07766303727. Email:  tubateacher@hotmail.co.uk
Macdonald, Keith Musical Director Durham Constabulary Band County Durham Have achieved 3 first prizes, 3 second prizes, 2 third prizes - 2005 to 2006. Gained promotion from fouth section to second section Nationals in two years. Attended nationals finals on two occassions in last two years. In brass band career have achieved 103 first prizes as a player and conductor from Championship to fourth section. Prize winner at numerous national contests including Royal Albert Hall performances. 37 Northlea Road, Seaham, Co. Durham, SR7 0DL. Tel: 0191 5814224. Mobile: 07949 947703, or email  KeithAllegro@AOL.Com
Martin, Graham (MA BEd CertEd) Conductor and band trainer North West and North Wales Experienced in contest and concert preparation/performance with 4th through to 1st section bands. Previously MD with Royal Buckley, Blackpool and Lostock Hall. Considerable deputising experience, often in last-minute concert preperation! Returning to banding after a career enforced break so more than pleased to help out wherever I can. Ring 07967 123781
Morahan, Dr. John Musical Director, Band Trainer, Performance Psychologist Available throughout Yorkshire - will travel to North, North West, and North Midlands by negotiation. Many years of successful work with bands at all levels, including many frame results. Specialist in Performance Psychology, Band Training etc. Not looking for regular band so resident conductors need not fear that I am looking to replace them. Always willing to help. Contact: 07410 692793 or  morahan@sky.com
Needham, Alan Musical Director N. Lincs, S Yorkshire, further afield Experienced MD available for contest/concert preparation deputising or ad hoc basis. 50% top 6 finish record in competition inc 2xrunner up Butlins 2xrunner up and national finalists. Bolsover festival 4th section champions. Ex Resedev Market Rasen MD. available any evening and week ends. N Lincs, S Yorkshire further afield @ 35p per mile if required. Hard working Band Trainer. Contact: 07912 286174 or  Alan.needham42@icloud.com
Stansfield, Sharon Cornet, Flugel Horn, Band trainer/conductor Long Eaton, Nottingham I am available as a band trainer/conductor. I also play cornet and flugel horn. I currently conduct Long Eaton Silver Prize Band who are in the 3rd section. I have helped out lots of local bands in all sections as a player and as a conductor. Contact: 0115 8491942 or  sharon@sharonstansfield.co.uk
Terrett, Keith Cornet, Flugel, Band Trainer, Conductor South Wales I am available in South Wales, and am a conductor and band trainer. Previous conducting experience includes many years as Principal Director of Music & Chief instructor to the Band of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. In addition, I play cornet, flugel, and all the lower brass, and am willing to help out if needed. All I require are travelling expenses, a bed, and food! Contact:  keithterrett@gmail.com
Thomas, Colin Tenor Horn, Baritone, Eb Bass, Conductor South Wales Baritone with Stotfold SA, and BACB bands. Freelance conducting.
Tel: Home - 01633 601150, Mobile - 07813 985085. Email  brassbandconductor@btinternet.com
Thompson, Stewart Cornet, Flugel Horn, Trumpet, Conductor South Cheshire I live in Wistaston, part of Crewe in South Cheshire and can be contacted by email or mobile on 07960 656579. I am able to dep for bands in south/mid Cheshire and north Staffs on cornet/flugel/trumpet which I play for local shows. I have played baritone/tenor horn in the past at champiopnship level.
I am mainly a conductor and have served as MD of several local brass bands, and have been MD of Nantwich and District Band, a 35 piece concert band since 2002, having seen a thriving training band develop and numerous cd's recorded. I am also associate conductor of Ceramic Brass in Stoke-on-Trent.
I studied music at Manchester Metropolitian University and am Brass Advisor and an examiner for Victoria College of Music, LOndon, as well as being specialist music teacher at a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent.  stewart@thompsons.zzn.com
Widdop, Alan Conductor/Teacher Yorkshire/Lancashire Uppermill Brass Band, 2nd section north west. Free on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday evenings. Saturday and Sunday if available. Will cover Yorkshire/Lancashire. Fee includes travel. Tel: 01422 822979, mob: 07773 338787. Email  alanwiddop@googlemail.com