Members

John Cowking - (Conductor)

Conductor, John Cowking, joined the band in 1967, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He began on Eb Bass and then moved to Tenor Trombone until taking over the role of conductor in 1972. Since then John has led the band at various events in the locality and in 2015 was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours, in recognition of musical services in the Hodder Valley.  In May 2022, John celebrated conducting the band for 50 years.

Members

President

Anthea Hodson

Conductor

John Cowking B.E.M.

Cornet

Barry Bleasdale (Principal)

Donna Briggs

Catherine Hilton

Richard Horn

Anthony Macquarrie

Miles Peachey

Flugel Horn

Julie Smith 

Tenor Horn

Elizabeth Bowness

Emma Earnshaw

Dennis Rogers 

Baritone

Cynthia Baxter

Milton Pickles 

Trombone

John Chadwick

George Guyer

 

Euphonium

Charlotte Macquarrie

Simon Pollard 

 

David Price

Eb Bass

Bb Bass

Daniel Rothwell

Percussion

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