Cornets
What are they?
Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.
They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.
There are two different types of Cornet:
B♭
(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)
E♭
(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)
What are they?
Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.
They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.
There are two different types of Cornet:
B♭
(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)
E♭
(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)
Cornets
What are they?
Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.
They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.
There are two different types of Cornet:
B♭
(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)
E♭
(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)
What are they?
Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.
They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.
There are two different types of Cornet:
B♭
(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)
E♭
(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)
Cornets
What are they?
Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.
They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.
There are two different types of Cornet:
B♭
(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)
E♭
(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)
What are they?
Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.
They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.
There are two different types of Cornet:
B♭
(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)
E♭
(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)
Cornets
What are they?
Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.
They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.
There are two different types of Cornet:
B♭
(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)
E♭
(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)
What are they?
Cornets are Brass instruments similar to Trumpets.
They are distinguished by having a more "Conical bore" as well as a more compact shape and mellower tone quality.
There are two different types of Cornet:
B♭
(Most common and the majority of the cornet section use)
E♭
(Also known as Soprano - Smaller and more 'niche' cornet. There is generally only One soprano cornet in a band)
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Who are They?
The Musical Director is the person that stands at the front of the Band directing the music.
They are responsible for arranging the weekly rehearsals and prepare a program for each engagement.
Current Musical Director
Chris Benger
Previous and Current
Musical Directors
1889 - 1899
1900
1902 - 1922
1923 - 1938
1939 - 1947
1947 - 1953
1953 - 1972
1973 - 1983
1984 - 1991
1992 - 2004
2005
2006
2007
2008 - 2011
2012 - 2015
2016
2017 - 2018
2018 - 2019
2019 - 2020
2021 - Date
- R. King.
- Mr Elmes
- Reuben Walker
- Alf Sheppard
- Suspended for WW2
- Alf Sheppard
- Ray Philips
- William Thompson
- Leslie Burchett
- Roy Lack
- Roy Lack / Shaun Humphries
- Shaun Humphries / George Brew
- George Brew / Roy Lack & Leslie Burchett
- Roy Lack
- Simon Martin
- Graham Saunders
- Clive Keech
- Tony Hart (Acting)
- Nigel Hall
- Chris Benger