Del

Age: Almost the big Four - 0, but not quite! (December 17th if you want to send him a card)

Instrument : Euphonium & Trumpet - Mainly Trumpet nowadays

Musical History:

At the age of 12, Del took an interest in learning to play the horn with St. Agnes (Silver) Band, along with his brother (David). Fed up with just being the ‘taxi’ service to the weekly rehearsals his father John decided to learn playing the bass! It was here in this picturesque community that the Wilton’s embarked on what would turn out to be a lifetime hobby of music making, that takes Del and his father to where they are today-members of Bryanek Brass ‘Macmillan’ Ensemble.

From these humble beginnings Del formed a lasting friendship with the other members despite various career moves and working away from ‘home’ in Cornwall. At one stage Del and Ian were prominent players in the now (sadly) decommissioned Devon and Cornwall Police Band, a 15-year alliance that involved the pair in numerous events that will be fondly remembered for the rest of their lives.

After many years playing the euphonium/baritone with the Police Band, Del has returned to the ‘mother’ instrument and enjoying a fresh challenge learning to play the trumpet.

Now a recycled teenager approaching the big four-0 and happily married to Noelle (Macmillan fundraising manager),

Dels’ philosophy on life is generally

‘enjoy everyday as though it were you last…because one day you will be right!’

Best Musical Blip:

turned up at a concert and all the

valves/slides were missing out of the euph, having

forgot to put them all back in the instrument during

an overhaul.