Luke Gledhill - Solo Cornet (Assistant Principal)

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 Forth chair with City of Hull.

Solos with Driffield Band

Nightfall in Camp

My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose

Band Awards

Fred Robson award for most improved young player 2014

Players Player of the Year award for 2015

Christopher McLelland - Solo Cornet

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 Chris joined the front row of cornets.