*
banner

Lewis steps down at Jackfield

Chris Lewis has stepped down as MD at the Jackfield Elcock Resien Band.

Jackfield
 

The Jackfield Band has announced that Chris Lewis has decided to step down as the Musical Director.

Chris, originally from Derbyshire, joined the band in 1993 as a cornet player. He was soon promoted to Principal Cornet and held this position until being appointed as the band’s Musical Director in 1997.

Success

Over the 11 years that Chris has been Musical Director the band has successfully gained promotion to the Championship section three times, have been 1st Section National finalists and also WMMBA Champions.

On the concert stage Chris forged a good reputation for both standard of performance and imaginative programming, both in the local area and beyond.

When I first took up the baton in 1997 I had not really done any conducting before, so it has been a great learning and character-building experience for meChris Lewis

Partnership

In his reign as MD he has worked alongside many other conductors, most recently with John Maines; a partnership that has proved very beneficial for the band.

In his resignation Chris commented to 4BR: "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the band for all their support. When I first turned up with my cornet in 1993 I had no real intention of joining; I thought I was simply helping out at a concert!"

Welcome

He added: "But I was made to feel very welcome and consequently, have stayed for 15 years. When I first took up the baton in 1997 I had not really done any conducting before, so it has been a great learning and character-building experience for me.

"It has also been great fun and provided me with many happy memories and enduring friendships. I wish the band lots of success in the future and although I will no longer be a member, I hope not to be a stranger."

Thanks

Band Chairman, Paul France, told 4BR: "On behalf of the band and the committee I would like to publicly thank Chris for all the hard work he has put in over the years. His ability, enthusiasm and hard work have been the driving force during the band’s most successful period in its 100 plus years of existence, he will be sorely missed. The band wish Chris, and his family, all the very best for the future."


Chris’ last job with the band will be playing at the Pontins Championships.

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

October 28 • Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28 • Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28 • Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Tredeagr Band

New addition to Tredegar tuba team

October 28 • Edward Falloon, the principal tuba of the National Youth Orchestra joins the bass section at the Welsh Champion.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 28 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Lostock Hall Brass Band

October 27 • Lostock Hall Memorial Brass Band, North West 2nd Section seek applications for a vibrant, enthusiastic Musical Director to continue to develop and grow the band. With a great mix of youth and experience we are based just off M6 JCT 29 Near Preston


Olney Brass

October 27 • Currently seeking the following players to complete our line up: Solo Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn & Eb Bass. We are a friendly and ambitious, 2nd section L&SC area brass band, with a good mixture of concerts, fetes and contests throughout the year


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd