Amersham Band is fortunate to have four committed Musical Directors, each bringing a wealth of professional experience in performance, band leadership, and music education, creating an inspiring and inclusive environment for all our musicians.
Paul Fisher | Amersham Band Director of Music
As Director of Music at Amersham Band, Paul Fisher is committed to creating a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their musical potential, in line with Amersham Band’s ethos of being a welcoming family. Paul has been a driving force behind Amersham Band’s development for 15 years, helping it grow into a thriving community that brings people together through music, cultivating teamwork, and shared achievement.
Beyond Amersham, Paul is the Business Engagement Manager for Conn Selmer Europe and a Youth Development Brass Specialist for Brass Bands England. His global career spans orchestral, pop, theatre, jazz, dance, and session work, collaborating with some of the world’s finest ensembles.
As an educator, Paul has introduced thousands of young musicians to the joy of music. Passionate about inspiring the next generation, he continues to create opportunities for young players to develop, perform, and experience the lifelong benefits of making music.
You can reach Paul via his website www.paulfishermusic.info
Malcolm Peach | Amersham Concert Brass
Malcolm began his musical journey with the euphonium and trombone through Hillingdon Music Service before studying on the prestigious Band Course at the University of Salford, where he specialised in tuba and conducting. His passion for music education led him to train as a secondary school music teacher, and he now teaches at Simon Balle School in Hertford.
As Musical Director of Amersham Concert Brass, Malcolm creates an inclusive and supportive environment, helping musicians of all levels grow and perform together. A dedicated tuba player, he is an active member of Amersham Brass Band and performs regularly in orchestras and chamber ensembles across the South East.
With a love for high-quality music in all genres, Malcolm enjoys everything from Early Music and J.S. Bach to late Romantic orchestral works and modern Big Bands. As Musical Director of Amersham Concert Brass, Malcolm loves helping musicians of all levels grow and get better, while making music that brings our community together.
Ash Horton | Amersham Community Brass, Amersham Big Band, Amersham Youth Band
Ash is a former Trombone player with the BBC Big Band and was also a visiting tutor at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. His professional career has spanned various styles and genres of music, including orchestral, Big Band, shows and sessions with the John Wilson Orchestra, John Dankworth Big Band, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. West end and touring shows have included 42nd Street, Chicago and Fosse to name a few.
Ash is passionate about music education and works for Berkhamsted School as lower Brass specialist and Hertfordshire Music Service, delivering whole class and individual lessons.
As Musical Director of Amersham Big Band, Amersham Youth Band and Amersham Community Brass, Ash strives to cultivate a sense of teamwork and shared achievement, ensuring that every member regardless of ability, has the opportunity to grow and contribute to the bands’ collective success.
Deirdre Waller-Box | Brass Blast, Brass Roots
Deirdre Waller-Box is an enthusiastic band leader and music educator, committed to enhancing musical opportunities for youth. Originally from New Zealand, she taught music and played trombone across the country with orchestras, bands, and guest artists before moving to the UK, where she led thriving music departments in London primary schools.
Alongside her role in Amersham, Deirdre serves as a Youth Development Brass Specialist for Brass Bands England and Director of Camden’s Junior Saturday Centre. She also teaches whole class brass projects, conducts Youth Bands in Camden, and the London Metropolitan Brass Community Band. In addition to her work in music education, Deirdre is Director of Big Door Broadcast, a live-stream events company.
Deirdre is passionate about fostering a fun and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and can enjoy making music together, reflecting Amersham Band’s core value of being a supportive musical family.