Most Improved Beginners’ Group Player

Elma Ramplin Memorial Shield

Inaugurated in 2011, and awarded to the most improved member of the beginner’s section. In 2012, the band’s vice-president Richard Walker donated the Elma Ramplin Memorial Shield in memory of the band’s late flugel horn player.

NameAwarded ToInstrument
2024Kate NelsonBaritone
2023Bethanie DennisTenor Horn
2022Isla CrawfordCornet
2021Henry SiviterCornet
2019Joshua StorryTenor Horn
2018Jackie StorryEuphonium
2017Matthew MountneyTenor Trombone
2016Holly BrookesCornet
2015Ashleigh HenshawTenor Trombone
2014Sophie Le BrunCornet
2013Oliver WhiteTenor Horn
2012William DennisCornet
2011Poppy LewisCornet