Our Musical Director - Nick Sheppard

Nick, a brass and percussion specialist, began his musical career playing the cornet in bands and soon became an established player winning awards for his solos. Nick has also played at many prestigious venues in his career, has recorded many CD's and has toured the world.

He was introduced to brass bands by his father playing for the Rogerstone Band and went on to play for Wingates, Leyland and Marple on Soprano Cornet.

Nick, born and bred in Newport South Wales, moved to Manchester to study Music at The University of Salford and later went on to gain his teaching certificate at The Manchester Metropolitan University. He began teaching at Failsworth School in 1999.

Nick became Musical Director of the Blackburn & Darwen Band in February 2004.

Nick took the decision to take up the baton with the Bolton-based Eagley Band before conducting the Pemberton Band.