Established in 1878
Musicianship and Direction of the highest standard combined with a superb repertoire of traditional & contemporary music, for public & private events.
A proud 144 year history since our formation in 1878
Established in 1878 Wetherby Silver Band has been performing for over 135 years. We are rightly proud of our heritage and our Band members display a true passion for performing live music. We are available for public and private events and have a superb repertoire of traditional and modern music.
Musical Director
Derek Warley
BA (Hons), Band Studies
Derek studied at Rossendale College, and has had a number of different careers, most recently as brass peripatetic tutor, covering the range of brass instruments. He is also Director of the Senior Concert Band at York Music Centre. Derek has played in, and conducted brass bands for many years in and around York and the whole North-East of England area.
The Wetherby Silver Band Musicians
CORNET SECTION
Andrew Yomans
Principal Cornet
Nigel Franks
Front Row Cornet
Michael Bennett
Front Row Cornet
Heather Cooper
Front Row Cornet
Sarah Hambly
Front Row Cornet
Position Vacant
Soprano
Helen Baguley
Repiano Cornet
Liz Lancaster
2nd Cornet
Position Vacant
2nd Cornet
Lois Gilkes
3rd Cornet
Position Vacant
3rd Cornet
Julie Thornley
Flugel Horn
HORNS, BARITONES & EUPHONIUMS
Eleanor Lee
Solo Horn
Sarah Green
1st Horn
Venessa Yeomans
2nd Horn
Position Vacant
1st Baritone
Phil Readman
2nd Baritone
Donna Stride
Solo Euphonium
Position Vacant
Euphonium
TROMBONES, BASSES & PERCUSSION
Calvin Summersall-Frith
Solo Trombone
John Hodgson
2nd Trombone
Robin Stride
Bass Trombone
Philip Ward
Eb Bass
Abby Stock-Duerdoth
Eb Bass
Stephen Ramsbottom
Bb Bass
Michael Gilkes
Bb Bass
Jack Proctor
Drum Kit
Current Vacancies
If you are interested in joining the Band or would just like to come for a blow please contact us so that we can arrange someone to greet you.
The Band currently have vacancies for: Euphonium | 1st Baritone | 2nd & 3rd Cornet
If interested contact Stephen Ramsbottom on 07759 983651 or e-mail: sjr315@hotmail.com