About
Leigh Baker hails from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire (home of the pies!). After his school education he moved to Huddersfield Polytechnic (now University) to study Euphonium Performance (under Geoff Whitham) and Composition on the BA (Hons) Music Degree course.
Latest News
07 Dec 2011 - “The future’s bright, the future’s white”
“The future’s bright, the future’s white” for Leigh Baker. Brass in Concert Champions Leyland Band announce new musical director!
01 Nov 2011 - New Conductor Role
In Summer 2011, Leigh was appointed the title of Resident Conductor with the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band...
4br Interview
4BR talks to the man behind some of the most popular and entertaining music being played in the banding world at the moment...
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latest pieces
Coming soon to leighbaker.co.uk!
- Tiger Rag - Eb Bass
Feature written for Shaun Crowther and Brighouse BIC programme 2009. Includes soloist playing cornet and trombone and a dixieland jazz group. Great fun! - In Memoriam
- Deep Harmony
- King of Kings
- Jean de Florette
- The Meltonian
Fun foot tapper march with references to Melton Mowbray (hunting and pies!)
buy online
NEW! Available from Kirklees Music! www.kirkleesmusic.co.uk
- Hejre Kati
Cornet Solo as played by Mendez - Eventide
A lovely arrangement of the favourite Hymn. Great for march and hymn tune Contests. - Saints Fantasy
Commisioned by Desford for Butlins 2008. Great fun! Effective opener. Starts with offstage trombone soloist and New Orleans funeral procession. Also includes singing! - A Maman je vous dirai
