Soprano Cornet

Juliet Richards

Juliet has been playing in the band since the start of 2008,having previously played for Hayle, Redruth and Kernow Concert on the principal cornet seat. She has also played repiano and solo cornet for Camborne Town Band. While at university, she played for the Sellars Engineering Band, near Huddersfield. Juliet says that her most memorable moment in banding was standing on the stage in the Manchester Free trade Hall at the British open, playing a solo passage from the test piece revelation. She says that "It was an amazing experience and one that she will never forget." Her favourite concert piece is 'You Raise Me Up',from her cornet days. Her favourite test piece is Revelation following her experience from the British Open. In her spare time, she enjoys reading Dan Brown novels, going to the Cinema and Travelling.

Peter Keam

Peter joined the band in 2008 playing repiano at the regionals in March. His favourite test piece is James Cook Circumnavigator which was the test piece for the first section in Torquay. Peter works as a surveyor. He has twin boys,Samuel and Jacob, aged 3. Pete is a keen but in his own words " untalented "footballer. He has previously played with the Mount Charles band and has toured europe with the Cornwall Youth Brass Band. Pete looks forward to playing with Lanner in the future after being out of banding for over ten years.

Sharon Dower

Alan (Max) Wall

Max currently plays 2nd Cornet for the band. He is married with two children (one deceased) and four grandchildren. Max started playing at the age of 8 and has played for the St Margarets Church Brass Band, Sheffield City Concert band, many Military and Jazz bands, Pit Orchestras, Helensburgh Symphony Orchestra in Scotland, St Columb Major Town Band and the Plymouth Concert Band. Max has performed for the Royal Family as well as playing concerts in St Michaels Cave in Gilbraltar. Max is a keen golfer and would like to improve his handicap if his wife allows!