Conductor
Middleton Band are sad to announce the departure of Carl Whiteoak as Musical Director of the band. Carl leaves us to persue his teaching career on the island of Guernsey. We have enjoyed several months of Carls direction and are very sorry to see him go. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Carl for all his …
Front Row Cornets
Principal Cornet – Bryce Ford Middleton Band welcome Bryce to the team! Bryce joins us after a short break from banding after leaving Diggle Band in November 2010. He takes over the principal cornet seat from Tony O’Mara who has joined our horn section on Flugel! Bryce will be bringing a wealth of experience with …
Back Row Cornets
Soprano Cornet - Louise Crane Louise took up the cornet at school in 1987. She then swapped to Trumpet and joined her high school wind and swing bands. Louise also played trumpet in the Oldham Music Centre wind band, swing band, jazz orchestra and also played bass recorder/crumhorn in the early music group. Louise continued to …
Horns
Flugel – Tony O’Mara Tony joined the Middleton band in 2005, along with other members coming from the Moston & Beswick Band, bringing a wealth of experience with him. Tony has 35 years experience, and has been playing since the age of 11, when he learned to play the tenor horn, later moving onto cornet …
Baritones
Sarah Parkinson Sarah started playing cornet at the age of 7 with the 2nd Rossendale Scout Band where she worked her way from cornet to horn then eventually baritone. Sarah first appeared with Middleton band for a short time when she was about 11 years old. From the ages of 13 until 18 Sarah played …
Euphoniums
Chris Parkinson Chris started playing the tenor horn at the age of 8 with the 2nd Rossendale Scout Group Brass Band in Bacup, Lancashire. After a while he progressed to the Euphonium and has played with several bands over the years. Chris first played with Middleton in his youth, then later with Lancashire Youth, Todmorden …
Trombones
Angelica Bernasconi Started playing: 11 years old Previous bands: Orquesta Canela (Salsa band in Colombia) (2006-9) http://www.orquestacanela.com/ Maria Mulata (Salsa band in Colombia (2010) http://www.mariamulataorquesta.com Orquesta/Filarmonica de Cali (Classic orchestra in Colombia) (2008-10)Orquesta Universidad del Valle (Classical orchestra in Colombia) (2007-10) Best moments in banding: Playing Flushing Meadows in New York with Canela for Colombian Independence …
Basses
James Kerr Eb Bass James has left this biography at the mercy of the web team…. however, we shall be kind! James re joined Middleton Band in 2010 (ish) from Besses O’th’ Barn band. James has previously played for several local bands including Besses Boys band, Middleton and Dobcross. …
Percussion
Could it be you? We are currently looking for another percussionist to join the ranks Could it be you? We are currently looking for another percussionist to join the ranks
Vacancies
Are you eager for the challenge of a regular contest and concert schedule. We are always looking for new players and supporters if you would like to come for a blow please do not hesitate contact us. Current Vacancies – updated 2nd December 2011 Kit percussion Contact: Applicants should apply in confidence to secretary@middletonband.com or to Fred Houghton, 91 Heywood Old …
Supporters
John Cooney (Retired) John is one of the trio who revived the band about 15 years ago, and continues to be one of the main driving forces behind its success today. John is a former band Chairman, principal percussionist, librarian, doorkeeper chief transport engineer, and doubles up as the band’s Enforcer in times of need. …
