Downton Band

Peter Tanner

 

Position 1st Baritone
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Age 56
When/How I started banding Downton Band nearly collapsed in 1959. I was in the Downton Church choir and was asked by the then conductor Tom Burton to come and learn an instrument which I did. Played for Downton for 28 years then left to join Hyde Band with which I played for 12 years. Then came back to help re-form Dowton Band.
Best-ever banding moment Playing with Hyde Band in the BBC production Miss Marple "The mirror cracked from side to side"
Worst-ever/most embarrassing banding moment Forgot my music for the test piece for the Bristol contest.
When I joined Downton Band First joined in 1959.
Favourite band piece Triumph Rhapsody, Variations on a Ninth
Least favourite band piece Hootenanny
Anything else... I have now been involved with the British Brass Band movement for 44 years during which I have visited most of Europe playing with different bands.