26th November 2022
New Musical Director
Driffield Silver Band would like to welcome Peter Kench as their new Musical Director.
Peter began playing trumpet at age of 14, going onto university where he studied musical performance and conducting as part of his degree. Peter has performed with an array of ensembles from orchestras to big bands and, of course, brass bands (all the way up to the championship section).
Peters work as a conductor is equally varied, including notable performances with various ensembles: orchestras, big bands, concert bands and choirs across the UK.
As a brass band conductor, Peter was the founding member of the University of Hull Brass Band, going on to have tenures as Musical Director with Beverley Brass Band (in 2012) and Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band (2018).
A full biography of Peter will be added to our website shortly. Upon accepting the position, Peter said, it is truly an honour to be back working with Driffield Silver Band. I have a strong affinity to DSB, given that it was the first brass band I ever played with. The players, committee and volunteers are wholly dedicated to the band and its progression. From my experience, every player comes to rehearsal and gives it their all. There is an air of excitement in rehearsals and the enthusiasm from the band is truly infectious. I look forward to a great new chapter in the bands history. I cant wait for our upcoming performances and our continued development.
The band would like to say a huge thank you, to Simon Miller for all the hard work he put into the band over the last few years.
29th July 2022
The Late Des Milburn
We were sorry to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague Des. His Funeral will be held at 10.30am, Monday 1st August at the Toll Gavel Church, Beverley HU17 9AA
Des had been a member of the Band for many years. We shall miss his contribution to our music, and offer our sincere condolences to his family at this sad time.
10th July 2022
Breighton Air SHow
Come and join us at Breighton on Saturday 16th July. The Band will be playing from 11am onwards. A Lancaster will be flying over at 1pm, as we play the Dam Buster March. Don't miss it!
25th June 2022
Filey Bandstand- Crescent Gardens 2pm
We will be on the Bandstand in Fliey on Sunday 3rd July 2-4pm. Come and join us in the Crescent Gardens for a wonderful afternoon of Brass Band Music in this delightful setting overlooking the sea from the Cliffftop Gardens.
14th March 2022
April 2022 Concerts
We have a couple of Memorial Concerts in April, please come and join us:
The Bob Dales Memorial Concert -
Sunday 10th April 2-4pm Nafferton Village Hall, in add of the British Heart Foundation
Help us celebrate the life of Joan Gledhill
Saturday 23rd April 7pm The Pavilion, Driffield showground
26th January 2022
DSB Go Live with Easyfundraiser
You can now support band funds by shopping online. Open up "click here for more information" to see the full link.
Copy and paste the link below into your internet browser.
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/driffieldsilverband/
10th January 2022
AGM
This is to notify and invite members to the 2022 AGM which will be held at 19:15 on Friday 11th February in Nafferton village Hall
10th January 2022
DSB Returning to Rehearsals
Friday 7th January DSB are returning to rehearsals. Please wear a mask on entry.