Meet The Band > Paul Whitehead

Repiano Cornet

Playing history...
Lots of bands but a massive break till 2005 when I joined Blackley.

Fav piece...
Lots, and changes every week but really enjoy Phillip Sparke at the moment.

Worst piece...
Can't remember the name but the s**t set piece we played Pontins 2009.

Proudest banding moment...
Winning a bottle of whisky at 2010 band dinner dance

Most embarrasing moment...
...starting playing again after 10 year break
...playing sop blackpool 2008 area contest & nearly passing out.

Anything to add...
World record holder, number 171 out of 651 in worlds largest fanfare, Queens Hall, Leeds, 1986.
Also my cornet teacher was friends with Louis Armstrong.

News Articles

Fundraising 'fun' 25/04/12

Fancy a walk up Scafell Pike? Neither do some of us, but we will be doing that and other events to raise money towards a new uniform in 2012 and France trip in 2014, we hope you can support us in these events or at our upcoming concerts and remember if you need a band or more information please contact us.

CURRENT VACANCIES 2012 06/03/12

We have a few gaps in the ranks, if you are a Percussionist or brass player looking for a friendly, forward thinking band please feel free to get in touch.

Area Contest 2012 06/03/12

Our involvement at the Winter Gardens this year meant we spent a lot of time waiting around, the result wasn't what we wanted but as always we had a great day in Blackpool.

December Craziness 27/11/11

We have a busy Christmas ahead, come and support us when you can, we hope to see you all on December 10th at the Annual Christmas Concert

St Helens Contest 27/11/11

A 7th place in St Helens with a promising outlook for the upcoming contest season

Temporary change at the front 09/10/11

You will soon notice changes in the band, Adie is away on sabbatical and Dan Price has stepped in to his place.

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