Members
John Cowking - (Conductor)
Conductor, John Cowking, joined the band in 1967, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He began on Eb Bass and then moved to Tenor Trombone until taking over the role of conductor in 1972. Since then John has led the band at various events in the locality and in 2015 was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year Honours, in recognition of musical services in the Hodder Valley.
Members
President
Anthea Hodson
Conductor
John Cowking B.E.M.
Cornet
Barry Bleasdale (Principal)
David Gawthorpe
Catherine Hilton
Richard Horn
Anthony Macquarrie
Miles Peachey
Julie Smith
Flugel Horn
Alison Cowking
Elizabeth Bowness
Frances Clayton
Yvonne Lang
Dennis Rogers
Tenor Horn
Baritone
Cynthia Baxter
Tony Twist
Trombone
John Chadwick
John Smithson
Euphonium
Charlotte Macquarrie
Simon Pollard
Eb Bass
David Price
Bb Bass
© 2019 Slaidburn Silver Band