Our Staff

  • Barbara Leach - Front Ensemble Caption Head

    “I'm so pleased to once again be teaching the amazing, funny, hard-working and talented group of musicians that make up Beeches Front Ensemble. I've watched this group grow in ability and confidence over the last five years, and with two younger members graduating onto the drumline, I can't wait to welcome new members - young or old - onto the line in 2023.”

  • George Bettesworth - Brass Caption Head

    “I can’t wait to be back with Beeches Brass for the 2023 season and exploring yet another new direction with this years show. Our members have gone from strength to strength over the years and are very much looking forward to showing what they can achieve in 2023.”

  • James Moore - Battery Caption Head

  • Peter Lippiatt - Guard Caption Head

  • Mark Jeffrey - Visual Caption Head

    “I am excited to be given this new challenge and role for me. I am very much looking forward to working with the new design team and the members of Beeches and bringing our 2023 production of “The Hunger Games” to life.”

  • Charlotte Reardon - Head Drum Major

    “It is a pleasure to continue my role as Head Drum Major for the 2023 season. This will be my seventh season with Beeches and it has been an honour to lead, and continue to lead, such a fantastic group of talented performers. I am very much looking forward to seeing once again the passion, energy and dedication of our members and staff as we move into a new direction for 2023.”

  • Macaulay Scholefield - Brass Staff

    “I am very excited and privileged to be working with Beeches in 2023 on the next step in my drum corps journey. Wonderland will give both staff and performers the opportunity to explore a new avenue in UK drum corps, something I can’t wait to be part of.”

  • Ian Freeth - Brass Staff

  • Daniel Rivett - Brass Staff

  • Grant Collier - Battery Staff

  • Rory Smith - Battery Staff

  • Julia Rivett - Front Ensemble Staff

    “It is fantastic to return to Beeches and continue to work with the staff team to develop the ability and confidence of the members in the Front Ensemble. 2023 is going to bring a new style to Beeches and along with all the members and staff, I am looking forward to showing everyone what Beeches has to offer in 2023.”

  • Ryan Golt - Front Ensemble Staff

  • Andrew Rees - Front Ensemble Technician

    “I am really looking forward to the 2023 season with Beeches. This will be the 7th season that I have been with the corps. I am looking forward to our new show, “The Hunger Games”, and how the writing and show design teams will push the corps in new directions and to new heights. I also look forward to what new effects we can create with electronics and amplification to make this our best year yet.”

  • Connor Ross Jones - Guard Designer

  • Richard Gubby - Guard Designer

  • Laura Smith - Guard Staff

  • Jamie Green - Guard Staff

  • Kat Bettesworth - Guard Staff

    “I'm looking forward to getting back on the field with Beeches Colour Guard. Each year the group go from strength to strength, and I can't wait to see what this season brings for this hardworking and talented team.”

  • Sam Catcliffe - Visual Staff

  • Leo Winter - Alsop - Visual Staff