Musical Director
David Stokes
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Band Advisor
Rod Franks
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Secretary
Lesley Ryan
Lesley Ryan. Band secretary and happy to play Baritone, Tenor Horn and shed build for percussion when the band is truly desperate! Bands that I have previously played for in order, have been: Yiewsley & West Drayton Band , Hosier & Dickinson (Watford) Band , British Airways Brass Band , St Albans City Band , Capital Concert Brass . In addition to the above memberships I have found myself helping out, John Lang Hendon Brass Band, Denham Hendon Brass Band, Luton and Faroe Brass.
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Principle Cornet
Tim Hammond
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Solo Cornet
Jon Hammond
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Solo Cornet
Clemens Schmid
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Solo Cornet
Chris Kirk
Chris began playing at the age 10 with the Long Eaton Silver Prize band after 8 years he moved to Ilkeston Brass on assistant principal cornet. Shortly afterwards he was dazzled by the bright lights of the Championship Section, joining Ibstock Building Products, where he remained until 1982, when he joined the Metropolitan Police. 1982 to 1992 became what Chris calls his “not playing properly” period, evidence to this being he got married to Pauline, on what would have been the area weekend. Having returned to the fold, Chris has played for Hitchin and Regent Brass before joining Welwyn. Chris is the current chairman of the band, he has also held the post of secretary. Chris and Pauline have been married for 21 years and she still doesn’t like brass bands and the kids aren’t too keen either. Chris is currently posted as a Detective Constable at Scotland Yard. Outside the band and the job he loves, he also enjoys cricket, reading and will always and forever be a Nottingham Forest supporter.
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Soprano
David Quinlan
David started learning cornet aged 6 under the tutorship of his father Michael with the City of Waterford Brass, Waterford Ireland. David went on to have trumpet lessons with Patrick Kennedy, gaining a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland aged 13. David progressed through the ranks with the band, moving on to the Soprano Cornet seat in 1986. David remained on Soprano Cornet during the most successful period of the band contesting history, winning several national senior titles with the band. Away from the brass band scene, David continued playing trumpet with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, studying privately with Mark O’Keeffe. David also played for many musicals and orchestral concerts in Waterford and the South-East of Ireland. After completing a degree in Applied Computing, David relocated to the Isle of Man in 1993 to work as a computer software engineer. On the Isle of Man, David continued playing trumpet in musicals and with the Manx Sinfonia and the Blue Train Big Band, having occasional lessons with Howard Snell. David also played Cornet and Soprano Cornet with Manx Concert Brass, winning several area contests in the 4th and 3rd Section. In 2003 David relocated to London where he successfully auditioned for a Solo Cornet seat with the Aveley and Newham band. With the Aveley and Newham Band, David won the Grand Shield in 2006, qualifying for the British Open. David has also deputised with many other bands in the London area including Redbridge Brass, GUS Virtuosi (Travelsphere), Northfleet Brass, Regent Brass, the BT Band and the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band. David continues to play trumpet with the London Jazz Collective, Strong Brass Quintet and occasionally for musicals and with the Urban Big Band, the Adoramus Orchestra and the Beckenham Chorale. David is looking forward to the challenges that playing Soprano Cornet for the Welwyn Garden City band has to offer.
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Repiano
Richard Sandham
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2nd Cornet
Tom Sladen
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2nd Cornet
Adrian Temple
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3rd Cornet
Steve Dias
I joined the Band in 1973 at the tender age of 15 on Third Cornet, rose to the dizzy heights of Repiano for about fifteen years and now happily ply my trade on Second Cornet. I've been a Committee Member since 1976 and the Band's Hon. Treasurer since 1979. I am married with one daughter and when I'm not playing with the Band run my own Accountancy Services business. I am also a Governor and Chair of the Finance Committee of a local primary school.
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3nd Cornet
Andy Grady
Originally from East Yorkshire, Andrew's brass band career that spans more than 35 years. He started playing a trumpet at the age of eight and then took up playing a cornet. In 1972 he became a member of a youth brass band called Hessle Youth Band. In 1977 joined his first contesting band, Hessle Royal British Legion, performing on many concert & contest stages throughout the UK, including numerous local radio broadcasts. In 1989 he joined a newly formed East Yorkshire Brass Band and remained with them until 1991 when he moved from the Yorkshire to live in the London area. In 1992 he joined a brass group called, Borehamwood Brass, subsequently joined Welwyn Garden City Band in 1996, when they were in the second section, and have seen the band move through the sections to the championship section. He has, in the course of his career toured Sweden, Denmark, France Germany, the former Yugoslavia and Switzerland. Andrew lives in Hertfordshire and is married to his wife Erika whom he met through his banding connections in Germany.
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Flugal
Michelle Wilde
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Solo Horn
Elise Meers
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1st Horn
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Post previously held by Eddie Wilton
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2nd Horn
Jenny Dean
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Solo Euphonium
Ian Whitwham
Ian is 29 and lives in London with wife Rebecca and dog Jasper. He hails from Bedale, North Yorkshire. He started playing euphonium at the age of 8 and was taught by the legendary Geoff Whitham. After playing with the Harrogate Band for 5 years he joined Carlton Main on Principal Euphonium aged 17. He also spent 5 years with NYBBGB. Ian joined the Army at 18 and became a musician in The Minden Band of the Queen's Division. He enjoyed 7 years with them, visiting a total of 16 separate countries with highs including Canada, Denmark and Morocco and lows of Iraq, Kosovo and France! During this period he also visited the USA with YABB. In April 2006 he was posted to the Welsh Guards Band for a more settled 'ceremonial' lifestyle and the fantastic opportunity of touring Wales extensively. He is also a member of the British Army Brass Band. Away from work Ian is studying for an MMus in performance with the LCM, enjoys skiing, going to the gym and is a lifelong supporter of Huddersfield Giants Rugby League Club.
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2nd Euphonium
Adam Legge
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1st Baritone
Richard Robinson
First Baritone Richard Robinson, 37, is a former member of Alliance Brass, First City Brass, Wingates, Leyland, The National Youth Brass Band of GB and the Young Ambassadors Band of GB. He has toured Europe and North America with numerous bands and from time to time writes for Classical Music, Brass Band World and Brass Herald. A former regional newspaper reporter, he know works in PR for a major energy company.
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2nd Baritone
Bruce Douglas
Started playing in 1955 with Oakley Village Band. Joined the Oxford and Bucks L I TA Band based at Marsh Gibbon (4years), and subsequently played for Ellesborough (10 years as solo euphonium) before moving to the Hitchin Band in 1970. Member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain from 1960 - 1964, initially on 1st baritone then solo euphonium. Career with MoD interrupted my Brass Band playing during my posting to USA 1974 - 1977. On my return I joined the Luton Band as first baritone with Championship National Finals appearances in 1978 and 1980.oined Welwyn Garden City Band in 1984 where I have played ever since, previously in the positions of Solo Euphonium, 2nd Euphonium and first Baritone and also during which time I have occupied the positions of both Secretary and Chairman for a number of years.
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Solo Trombone
Ben Douglas
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2nd Trombone
Andy Turner
Andy began his playing career aged 9 with his local band, Black Country Brass, and made his contest debut at the tender age of 12. Early successes included an appearance in the National Championships at the Albert Hall, along with international tours with a local Big Band . After going to University he dropped out of playing for many years and only began again when he moved to Cambridge. Joining the City of Cambridge Band, initially on baritone, he soon moved back to trombone. Looking for a new challenge in the Championship section, he joined WGC Band in 2006. Other musical endeavours include occasional performances with the Newmarket based Galaxy Big Band and a range of local orchestras. When not playing trombone he spends his days being a Technical Sales Manager for a London based company.
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Eb Bass
Keith Cherry
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Eb Bass
Gary Hopkins
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Bb Bass
Bedwyr Morgan
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Bb Bass
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