Howard was born into a Salvation Army family in Minster, Thanet. His Grandfather was the retired Bandmaster and his father played EEb Bass. He began playing at a very early age and was taught to play the Tenor Horn as part of a small learners group aged 6 - 7. He later progressed into the senior band and became their Solo Horn player.
Eventually a young peoples band was formed, and Howard being a very versatile musician, helped out on EEb bass.

Howard left the Salvation Army at the age of 21, and didn't play again until he joined The Kent Police Band which was formed some 20 odd years later. He joined the Police Band on BBb Bass and continued
playing the instrument for 2 - 3 years. He later moved onto 2nd horn, followed by a time on 1st baritone when he eventually settled on
Euphonium and has been the Kent Police Bands 1st Euphonium for the past 23 years.

Howard helps out several other bands in the area, joining Cantium Brass early in 2009. He is a very dedicated member of the band and it is an absolute pleasure to have him as part of the team.