Instrument: Besson Sovereign B Flat Bass

Position: B Flat Bass; Chairman; Dogsbody

Previous Bands: Mount Charles Youth (1981, Cornet); Poltair School Band (1984-1989, Cornet/Bass); St Austell B Band (1985-1994, Bass); Indian Queens (1990-1994, Bass)

Profile:
Andrew (aka “Bash”) started playing the cornet at the age of 13 after being encouraged by his Godfather, Don Rosevear.

After a brief encounter with Mount Charles, Andrew played for Poltair School Band under the baton of Geoff Wheildon, later moving on to St. Austell B Band with the late Jimmy Taylor where he was converted to the B flat bass by Jimmy Bruff.  On the disbanding of the B Band, he moved to Indian Queens Band with his conductor where he remained for 4 ½ years until they disbanded.  Worse luck for Bugle, Andrew arrived there next!

He is now Chairman of the band, donkey and general dogsbody and can usually be found in the pub after rehearsals propping up the bar!  Without him, the band simply wouldn't run, and the members are ever grateful for the work he does "behind the scenes".

Memorable banding moment:
When the band played at his wedding.  He says, "the music they played was fantastic".

Why he likes playing in Bugle Silver Band:
Andrew says:
"After playing with several brass bands in the area, Bugle made me feel the most welcome. The committee is unique as it consists of players, and I really enjoy the engagements which include contests, concerts and social events".