Musical Director

Ian Knapton

Ian’s musical career began at the age of 5 playing the Tenor Horn.  By the age of 14, he had moved on to the trombone playing for Corsham Brass Band in Wiltshire. He spent 4 years playing Solo Trombone with them before moving to Yorkshire to pursue a degree in Band Studies.

In 1999 Ian began his conducting career with Emley Brass Band, moving to Harworth Brass Band 2 years later to become resident conductor under their professional conductor John Davies.

Ian currently conducts Ireland Chesterfield Colliery Brass Band and has had much success with the Band since taking over in 2003.

In June 2010, the band was pleased to welcome Mr Ian Knapton as their new conductor. Ian now conducts both the Ireland Chesterfield Colliery Brass Band and the Barnsley Concert Band.