Hebden Bridge Band

Basses

Ian Coleman - Principal Eb Bass

Ian is the longest serving member of Hebden Bridge Band, having been with the band on and off for over 33 years. He started at Hebden Bridge Junior Band and then joined the senior band. He progressed to principal cornet, before taking up the euphonium where he stayed for some years. Ian conducted the band for a few years, dragging them up by their bootlaces when times were tough and the band had gone down to just a few players. He built up the band and had much success, a high point being when he conducted the band at the National Finals in Birmingham. We have much to thank him for, having built the foundations for the successful band we have today.
Ian retired from conducting the band and took up Eb bass, as well as taking up the baton at Hebden Bridge Junior Band. Recently he spent some time in the U.S.A. but we are pleased to welcome him home again.

2nd Eb Bass - Robert Wood

Richard Cowens. Principal BBb bass

Rick's musical career started at the age of 9 on the trombone with the Hebden Bridge Junior Band under the guidance of Bryan Robinson. Only lasting 2 years on the trombone he then had some time out until joining Hebden Bridge Band in August 1996 on 2nd baritone. In 2000 he was moved up to solo baritone. 2002 saw Rick join the euphonium section on 2nd euph. In 2004 Rick took over as top BBb bass.

2nd Bb Bass - vacant