Joe Thompson - Soprano Cornet

Joe Returned to us August 2016

Joe will submit his profile soon

Tony Allison - Repiano Cornet

Tony started learning to play the cornet in the Salvation Army, then at fourteen he joined the Hull Railway Band and also played with the Army Cadet Force Band based in Cottingham.

He did his two years National Service and when he left the army, he joined the 150 Regt RCT TA Band under the baton of Jim Gossip. Over the period of twenty six years he did all sorts of high profile engagements and tours of Germany.

Tony joined Beverley Brass Band in 1994 and played second man down for many years, taking the Principal Cornet seat on many occasions. He served on the committee for sixteen years and spent the last three of those as Chairman.

Tony says that he is now looking forward to the new challenge of playing with Driffield Silver Band, and would like to thank the band for the warm welcome he has received.

Tony joined us in March 2015 and has slotted into the solo cornet bench.

In 2018 Tony moved onto the back row, where he now makes the back row a little stronger.

Katherine Duck - 3rd Cornet

Profile of Katherine will appear soon

Chris began playing the trumpet at the age of 11 under the tuition of Eric Smith, a talented jazz musician from the Gordon Tetley Band.

He then moved on to play tenor horn and joined the brass banding life under the guidance of Ann Hardy and Chris Wood, both talented players with involvement with the Queensbury Band and Hammonds Sauce Works Band. Chris played with Queensbury Music Centre junior band and Hammonds Junior B Band. At Hammonds, Chris crossed paths with Mark Naylor on percussion (currently at Driffield Silver Band). Due to the hard work and high standard needed at Hammonds Chris improved quickly through hours of practicing and dedication. Chris enjoyed many years of concerts and competing.

Chris enjoyed playing in the Bradford Metropolitan Youth Orchestra but brass banding was his passion.

Chris took pride when taking part in several slow melody competitions with Queensbury Music Centre and it became apparent his quality of technical improvement and sound.

Chris standard of playing increased and he moved onto 2nd baritone in The Queensbury Band. Chris took part in several recordings with the band which he enjoyed. The band progressed through the sections until the Championship section was reached, playing against Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastick was a nerve racking experience.

Chris had a year in Peru with his family enjoying the sights, traditional culture, and getting to his wider family. He had expert tuition from Conservatorio de Musiic Lima Peru which increased Chris playing technique and stamina. Chris had the opportunity to busk on the busy streets of Lima which gave him an insight of different ways of life.

Chris returned home in 2018 to Driffield and began playing with the Driffield Silver Band September.

In 2019 Chrisjoined the front row of cornets.