Simon has been conducting Hade Edge Band since 1999 and has a lot to do with their recent success. He also conducts the Honking Hedgers (Junior Band), the Tree Honkers (Training Band) and the Jazz Honkers (Big Band). He is also responsible for various arrangements and compositions, showcased largely by the Hade Edge ensembles and other bands around the country.

Simon is from the same local area as Hade Edge, and grew up in another small village, Birds Edge. After his A-levels in music Simon studied music at Huddersfield University and followed his degree by studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

He was first introduced to brass bands by his dad who played cornet in Shepley Band. Since then Simon has never looked back and brass bands have played a big part in his life. From playing with bands such as Sellers and Versatile Brass, he went on to conduct bands such as Uppermill, British Aerospace, Versatile Brass and most recently Dobcross before coming to Hade Edge.

Simon's wife Heather plays in the Hade Edge Senior band and his two children: Aaron who plays in the Senior Band, Honking Hedgers and Junior Jazz and Noah who plays in the Honking Hedgers.

The band doesn't currently have any vacancies, but its doors are always open to the right player.

To enquire about any current vacancies or to show your interest please contact either our MD Simon Wood or the webmaster.

We are always willing to try out new players at Hade Edge, so please do not hesitate in contacting us if you are interested in joining either our senior band or any of our junior ensembles.