The Management

Musical Director

Walter Ritchie BEM

Walter became interested in music during his time at Shawland Academy in Glasgow, where he played trumpet in the School Orchestra. He later joined the Govan Borough Band under their conductor Gregor Grant. On being called up for National Service he joined the RAF, and later on becoming a regular player with the Voluntary Bands of the Royal Air force until 1979. He was awarded the BEM in the 1978 Honours List. 

His conducting started whilst still serving with the Royal Air Force with Newark Town Band in Nottinghamshire. During his stay with the band he took them to a number of successful national Finals. He then returned to playing with the Ransome and Marles Works Band  where he was later appointed resident conductor. 

Walter then joined the Foss Dyke band as their Musical Director and together they went from the Forth section to the Championship section including the newly formed First section. He stayed with the band until 2005 when after 21 years he resigned from that position. 

Walter is National Chairman of the NABBC and is President of No3 Area. He has been on the Executive Council for a number of years and is committed to furthering the status, and enhancing the opportunities available to members of the NABBC.

The Secretaries

Michelle Donze 

Band General Secretary

and

Stephanie Roper

 Contest Secretary

Now you have seen the serious side of them here is the fun side of them