

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