Denise Massey - 2nd Baritone

Denise started playing with Driffield Band in 1901, and has played on everything from Horn to Bb Bass and back again with nothing in between. She is regularly attacked by budgies, much to the delight of her husband Gerald.

The information above may not be entirely accurate!

In December 2021 Denise asked to resume playing on a smaller instrument due to transport issues for 2022

Des Milburn - 2nd Baritone

Des first started playing the bugle with the Beverley Company of the Church Lads Brigade in 1958 at the age of 11, subsequently going on and winning the Silver Bugle competition for North East England three times. In the late 1960s he became Bandmaster for the Beverley Boys Brigade, learned to read music and took the Band to the Battalion Band Competition, where they won for the first time ever. He was a founder member of the Beverley Borough Band, together with his father and two brothers Ray & Eric. Over the years he has played 2nd Cornet, repiano, 2nd Baritone, Euphonium, Eb Bass and currently has returned to 2nd Baritone.

Des was a member of the CLB Old Members Band for about 15 years and conducted them for about 5 years. He also formed the St John Ambulance County Band in 1980 and the highlight of that Band was playing in front of the Queen in Hyde Park in 1985. Des has also conducted the Beverley Company of the CL & CGB Band.

Des joined the Driffield Silver Band in October 2009.  After a few years out of the band, Des rejoined DSB in July 2021 

Band Awards

Tony Wilson Award for outstanding contribution 2011

Players Player of the Year 2011 (shared with Ian Buckton)