North London's Concert Band © 2011
Musical Director
Jonathan Milne became the
Musical Director of Da Capo Concert
Band in September, 2008. Born in Windsor, he
began
playing the flute at the age of ten. His interest in military music was
initially sparked by his first flute teacher, Blues and Royals
Principal Flautist, Con Andrews.
In October, 1989, he followed
his mentor and enlisted into the
Band of The Blues and Royals as a flautist. During his time with
the band, he completed the six month equitation course and took part in
all major ceremonial events, including The Queen’s Birthday Parade,
Investitures at Buckingham Palace, State Visits, The Royal Tournament,
and both VE and VJ day celebrations.
For 1991, Jonathan attended the one year Pupil’s Course at the Royal
Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, which culminated in him winning
the Cousins Memorial Medal for the best instrumental performer during
that year. He then returned to Kneller Hall to undertake the
three year Bandmaster Course, and together with a BMus (Hons) Degree as
a result of his studies, he successfully graduated in August, 2002.
Following his graduation, Jonathan was appointed Bandmaster of the
Highland Band of the Scottish Division, travelling extensively
throughout Europe, conducting on a ceremonial and international stage,
including appearances at the Palace of Holyrood House, and on the
Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
January,
2006, saw Jonathan become the Bandmaster to The Band of the Corps of
Royal Engineers. During his two years with the Band, he performed
nationally and internationally, including the inaugural FA Cup Final in
the new Wembley Stadium, Berlin, Vienna, Gibraltar and Abu Dhabi.
Come May, 2008, and Jonathan returned to the Royal Military School of
Music, where he is currently appointed as Training Design Warrant
Officer.
As well as undertaking all these very active musical and Military
accolades, he also enjoys a family life with his wife Debbie, and their
two children, Ellie-Jane and Abigail.
