Steve Ornsby

Steve started his brass banding playing the cornet at the age of 12 and soon joined his local band - Grimsby Band. At 16, he moved on to 1st Baritone at Grimsby  who by that time were in the Championship section. In 1991 Steve joined City of Hull Brass Band, then conducted by Bob Childs. His most memorable moment in banding was when City of Hull (then known as EYMS) won the North of England Area championships in 1998 (by three points!) playing Montage, with his dad sat next to him on 2nd euph and Melanie on Solo euph whom he later married.

Steve also played at Barton Town Band, who similarly to City of Hull moved up through the sections to championship section (with Richard Evans at the helm for contests).



After taking a 6 year break from banding to indulge in long distance triathlon, Steve is now back enjoying playing at City of Hull again. In his spare time, Steve now enjoys walking the dog with his family and spending time with his grandchildren.