Karen started playing cornet at the age of 7 with Porthleven before moving to Redruth. A couple of years later, Karen moved to St Austell Band before joining Camborne Town Band, playing both cornet and flugel horn, and competed on many occasions at the National Finals, Grand Shield and All England Masters contests. With St Austell and Camborne Karen has won a gold medal for Hat-trick of wins at the West of England Festival at Bugle.

Karen joined HTB during the summer of 2005 after 10 years in the brass band wilderness. Karen is a family lawyer and is married to Mike our Eb Bass player.

After starting with Stithians Youth Band, Squibby moved to St Austell Band at the age of 11. After 10 years, including a Hat-trick at Bugle and a 6th place at the National Finals, he moved to Camborne, notching up another two Hat-tricks at Bugle and 2 Area victories to name but a few successes. Jeremy joined HTB in 2005.

A former pupil of Albert Chappell, Jeremy has won the best soprano player award at Bugle on a record 6 occasions along with many other solo awards over the years. When not playing notes which only bats and dogs can hear, Jeremy is an Independent Financial Adviser for Kelsall Steele.

Louise joined the band in 1985, having been a late starter at the age of 18 and not realising until then that she was in any way musical! She is married to Mark and they have two children - Laura, who plays Solo Horn in the junior band and Jason who is football mad.

Louise works in the Finance Office of West Cornwall Pasty Company.

Louise is the band's Engagement Secretary.

Catriona first joined Helston Junior Band at the age of 9 with her twin sister Fiona, and was a member of the Senior Band until leaving for university in 1995. She returned to Helston in 2004 having worked in London for a number of years. She is very bad at tying up ties and parking. Catriona works for a local university.

Lisa started learning the tenor horn at the age of 6 and moved to Helston Senior Band when she was 11 years old. Lisa is particularly proud to have won the duet class at Helston Solo Contest five years in a row, playing euphonium with her dad Kevin, and she thanks him as this is the only thing she ever wins!

Lisa plays rugby for Redruth Albany Ladies and tries to inflict their drinking games on the band. She also owns two horses which keep her extremely busy. Lisa works in Administration for Westland Helicopters at RNAS Culdrose.

Jack joined Helston Beginners Band in 2000, at the age of 7, following in his brother Ben's footsteps. He progressed to Senior Band in 2008 and is delighted to become the youngest member of HTB. Jack also plays Solo Euphonium for the Junior Band.

Jack is currently a student at Humphry Davy School, preparing for his GCSEs and is also a member of Cornwall Youth Brass Band.

Away from banding, Jack enjoys sports, woking at his local beach cafe, and helping on the family farm where he trains his puppy, Dennis. He also plays bass guitar and attempts to sing.

Cynthia joined the band in 2002 from Porthleven Town Band, along with husband Clive and daughter Demelza. Competing in a First Section Band and progressing in her career as a Day Hospital Sister and Intermediate Care Co-ordinator, as well as raising a family, has given Cynthia a real sense of pride and achievement.

Royston played for Gweek Silver Band for 35 years before joining HTB in 2001. Royston is a Boatyard Manager and like his section leader is a keen golfer, although not quite so willing to disclose his handicap. Royston’s diplomatic skills are often called upon to settle disputes within his section!

Royston is the Band Librarian.

Ben joined Helston Beginners' Band at the age of 10, eventually moving up to the Senior Band, on Eb Bass. He was then 'bullied' into playing the Bb bass - he was big enough to lift it, so he could play it!

Whilst studying for a degree in History at Bath, Ben became involved with Bath Spa Band, throughly enjoying a three year stint in various seats. More recently, Ben has been studying at the University of Exeter training to become a solicitor, and is hoping to clear his student debts by 2050!

Ben returned to Cornwall in 2006 and is delighted to be back in the band on a permanent basis, although in many ways he has never really been away!

Simon started drumming at the age of 7, under his grandfather Eric at St Keverne Beginners Band. In 1994 he joined Helston Junior Band and then the Senior Band, before leaving for a long spell at St Keverne Band as principal percussionist.

In April 2007, Simon returned to Helston, strengthening the band's percussion section as a hugely talented drummer.

Simon is responsible for the band's PR and website.

Ben joined HTB in 2004 and has previously played for Lympstone Band. He works for a local mobile phone shop, and is also the Musical Director of Constantine Male Voice Choir. He is the undisputed King of Karaoke in Helston (allegedly!)