Jim Hayes
Principal Cornet
The position of Principal Cornet is supported by K&G Mouthpieces
What instrument did you start learning on?
My Great Grandads trumpet
What was your first contest and with what band?
1st contest was the Vaux Entertainment Contest with Monkwearmouth Lodge Band in 1978
When did you join the Co?
2002
What is your favourite test piece?
Dear Cassandra, played it with Brighouse at last year’s European.
Where is your favourite venue for performing?
Perth Concert Hall
What was your most enjoyable moment in banding?
Winning the All English Masters playing Epic Symphony. I won 4 trophies that day. Best cornet player best instrumentalist best soloist and most handsome player of the day
What do you dislike about brass bands?
How insular our movement is.
If you had to choose another instrument what would it be?
Alto Sax
Who is your brass band hero?
Jonny Midnight