Dave Greenwood

Besses o’ th’ Barn Band are thrilled to welcome back Simon Cowen, as the band’s new Musical Director. Simon, who is principal trombonist of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO)  has played with many major UK symphony orchestras, including the City of Birmingham Symphony, the Academy of St Martin in Read more…

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Welcome to the website of Besses o’th’ Barn Band. This world-famous brass band has been in existence since 1818, during the reign of George IV. Initially formed as Clegg’s Reed Band and eventually converting to all brass in 1853 under the current name of the village, just 8 miles north Read more…