Driffield Silver Band

27/11/2022 (Front Row Cornets)

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Front Row Cornets

The Cornet

The cornet is a brass instrument very similar to the trumpet, distinguished by its conical bore, compact shape, and mellower tone quality. The cornet was originally derived from the post horn around 1820 in France. Cornets first appeared as separate instrumental parts in 19th century French compositions.

Luke Gledhill
Alister Hull
Sandy Watson

Luke Gledhill - Principal Cornet

Band Sergeant

Luke started playing in 2008. Since then he has played with the East Riding Youth Brass Band, taking on the Principal cornet seat in the senior section in 2015. In 2018 Luke stepped down from the Principal seat of the youth band to give another player the opportunity to play that role. At the present time Luke is having a go at playing the Soprano Cornet.

He joined Driffield Silver Band in January 2013 on 3rd cornet, and has been promoted to lead the 2nd cornets from Feb 2014. His progress continued in July 2016 as he again stepped up to take on the Repiano Cornet chair.

Due to the resignation of our Principal Cornet Janella in January 2017, It was decided that Luke has improved so much that he be invited to sit on as Acting Principal Cornet. Congratulations on your appointment Luke!! March 2018 Luke stepped down as Principal Cornet to let his mentor Richard to regain his position as Principal. Luke at this present time is the Band Sergeant and also assistant Principal.

Additionally, Luke played Principal at Bridlington Excelsior Band upto June 2017 and now has joined Graham Walkers Hunmanby Silver Band, playing 2nd man on the front row. Luke left Hunmanby back in 2019.

In March 2018 Luke played at his first Contest at the Gala Theatre in Durham with Barton Community Band and they Won there Section. Now Luke is looking forward to playing at the Finals in Cheltenham. Well Done to Luke and Barton.

In April 2019 Luke was invited to play with The City of Hull Band formerly EYMS on 2nd cornet. Where he was thrilled to bits, as we all are at the band. So well done Luke on that achievement. January 2020 Luke was moved to the front row on Solo Cornet in Fourth chair with City of Hull.