Conductor
Martyn Evans The band wish to formally welcome Martyn to the fold and are looking forward to moving forward together. Martyn brings a wealth of experience with him and has enjoyed plenty of success with previous bands. Martyn studied music and the principles of education at Manchester University and after four years of study …
Front Row Cornets
Principal Cornet - Adam Albinson Adam started playing the trumpet at the age of 8 with Mr Mooney at Christ the King Primary School. He was given an opportunity to play for Mr John Miller at the Royal Northern College of Music when he was 11, who suggested he audition for the Junior RNCM. Adam started …
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 Jamie Wade Originally from the Isle of Man Jamie started playing cornet with Douglas Town Band in 1999. In 2005 he moved to Manchester to study and it was during this time that he became involved with Middleton Band. Jamie joined the band on 2nd cornet until 2008 when he moved to Rep. In …
Baritones
Sarah Royle 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
Euphoniums Tom Giles Middleton Band welcomes Tom to the band! Tom made his debut with the band at the North West Area contest 2013 where he played an absolute blinder! Tom began playing on cornet in 2002 at Smithy Bridge primary school. He moved to Euphonium in 2005. Tom also played Saxaphone in a Jazz band.Tom’s …
Trombones
Stacey Bown Awaiting Biography. Trombone 2 Could it be you? We currently have a vacancy for 2nd Trombone, contact our secretary for details.. Stuart Erskine Started Playing: When I was 6 Previous Band(s): Cobden Chadwick Engineers Band, Oldham Brass ’97, Oldham Band (Lees), …
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 percussionists to join the ranks Could it be you? We are currently looking for percussionists to play our massive collection of percussion items! We have a full range of equipment just waiting for someone to come and play it!
Vacancies
2nd Section National Finalists 2013 Current Vacancies – updated 18th April 2013 Front row cornet/Rep, position negotiable to right person 2nd Trombone Percussion Just a couple of vacant positions to fill to complete our set up! We are a welcoming and friendly band with a good social side. Find out more about us on our facebook page …
Supporters
Margaret Margaret usually plays for Tottington Band but has been actively involved with our youth band for some time. Mags is also our regular horn dep. Roger Albiston Roger began playing with Middleton Band in 1964, after playing for a couple of years with Gill Street Methodist Band in Moston where be started playing at the …