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.
Solos with Driffield Band
Nightfall in Camp
My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
(This was also played at his Grandma's Memorial Cornet 2022)
Wild Mountain Thyme
As the principal and assistant principal cornet Luke has continued to regularly perform many solo and featured pieces.
Band Awards
Fred Robson award for most improved young player 2014
Players Player of the Year award for 2015
The Gledhill Memorial Trophy - Most improved Cornet Player 2022