As Glossop Old Band start their campaign at the Midlands Area contest this weekend, the band has revealed a little known fact about its history which dates back 180 years — they like to keep things close to home.

Unusual?

It is by no means unusual to find family members playing alongside each other in the banding world, but the present Glossop Old line up must take some beating.

It is by no means unusual to find family members playing alongside each other in the banding world, but the present Glossop Old line up must take some beating4BR

Family ties

The band has a mother and daughter team of Mandy & Emily Crowther on soprano & percussion; Father and daughter, David & Sam Richardson on Principal cornet & percussion; Brother and sister, Phil & Rachel Pavey as conductor & assistant principal cornet; Husband and wife, Jeff & Janet Lewis on solo euphonium & solo horn and mother and daughter, Wendy & Megan McMylor playing solo baritone & percussion.

In addition

In addition, Wendy is the sister of Janet Lewis and Megan is the niece, whilst Sam Richardson is their second cousin. Then there is husband and wife, Matt Harrison & Emma Hartle on bass & cornet!