Preston Concert Band was established in 1981 and are now celebrating
their 28th year of performing.
It welcomes all musicians who think they can make a contribution
to performing.
The bands repertoire consists of military band standards, classical numbers,
music from the musicals,
film music, swing and big band.
"This seems like such a chilled out band who
amazingly perform to such high standards"
Supporter at one of our "Swing when you're winning" concerts.
Musical Directors
Graham Hickey 2008
Graham took up the baton again
with renewed vigour and has openly
welcomed new acts to
support the band in various concerts.
Graham is keen to introduce
new singers and performers
to Preston and welcomes
musicians to perform.
John Chapman took over
in January 2007.
He has moved the band
forward by trying demanding
selections such as jubilee
overture and other
challenging pieces.
He has come from a military
background and brings years
of experience towards the
rehearsal and management
of the band
Graham Hickey 2002
Graham Hickey took over in 2002
and revised the band's repertoire,
adding some new more upbeat
numbers. Graham added many
film music and musicals to
the library, as well as
working on the exsisting
swing band numbers.
Graham took a year off
conducting to focuss
on performance in 2007.
Ron Mynott 1999
In 1999 Ron Mynott,
formerly with the
Queens Lancashire Regiment
and Loyal North Lancs Regiment,
took over as musical director.
Sadly, Ron passed away in 2001.
Ron left a legacy of a
huge collection of music
which was so large it was split
between Preston Concert Band,
Guardian Concert Band and
Clitheroe Town Band.
Ron's blunt and humerous jokes
will be remembered
for years to come.
Tony Clarkson
Tony took over as Musical Director
and led the band for many years.Ian Cookson 1981
The band began as an
evening class
in military band music
appreciation under the baton
of Ian Cookson.
