Colin Batt Bass Trombone (1995-Current) Colin Batt’s first experience of Brass Bands began at the age of 5 when he was sent next door but one to have a lesson with Norman Ashcroft the celebrated principal cornet of the Fairey band. This went badly so he followed his father and grandfather and took up the […]
David Newsom Principal Euphonium (1995-Current) Cornet (1986-1992) The current Chairman and Principal Euphonium is David Newsom. He joined the band at the end of 1986 aged 12, playing Third Cornet. During the subsequent six years he moved gradually up the Cornet line and was playing on the front row when he went to University in
Ian Lanceley Musical Director 1986 – Current The present Musical Director is Ian Lanceley. Since his appointment in November 1986 the band has responded extremely well to his enthusiastic teaching and has undoubtedly improved under his leadership. Ian was born in Liverpool and began both his musical and criminal activities at the age of 3.
Alan Smithers Solo Horn (1969-Current) Alan is the Solo horn player and longest serving member of the band joining in 1969. He is also the Band’s Treasurer. Alan was born in Kent and at a very early age, moved to Cranbrook when he spent most of his schooling days. His first introduction to music was
