Ernie Wright started playing trumpet at the young age of 6, after a couple of years he swapped instruments and began playing the Trombone, having lessons, and playing in the school band.

Ernie then decided to take up the cornet and played 2nd cornet at Newhall band when he was 10 progressing on to the front row. Ernie was used as a soloist within the band playing “Georgia on my mind” as part of their summer program. During 2023 Ernie regularly helped Oddfellows and Rolls Royce Brass bands.

After winning the 4th section national finals playing cornet on the front row with the Newhall Brass Band Ernie decided to make the move to baritone which he now plays sitting first baritone for them a position that he is looking forward to playing in at the up-and-coming 2024 Area contest.
Ernie played on the MB5-B Baritone Mouthpiece but has now moved up to Euphonium on which he plays the GW5.