Musical Director

About our Musical Director.....

John Davis

John was educated and grew up in the Derbyshire village of South Normanton.

He played Tenor horn in the school band under the guidance of Mr. Trevor Bellemy and went on to become a trumpet player in local orchestras and dance bands.

John has spent 20 years successfully conducting many bands throughout the country.

He joined Dronfield Band in January 2009, and made an immediate impact, taking us to the Area Finals where we finished in 2nd place. This result takes Dronfield Band to the National Finals in Harrogate in September 2009, for the first time in the band’s history.

John currently adjudicates around the country and will be officiating in the village of Carrbrook for the Whit Friday marches

He is a self-employed funeral director and embalmer with his brother in their family business. An instructor and 3rd dan black belt in TaeKwon-Do, John is a man of many talents!

The band's Musical Director, John Davis