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I have played in various bands and ensembles since the age of 10. It is a very important part of learning music. There is a whole new and exciting set of skills that can improve all aspects of your playing. From wind bands, to quartets, swing bands to classical orchestras. Playing in pits for musicals and pantomimes, using a variety of instruments (Eb/C/Bb/bass clarinets, soprano/alto/tenor/baritone saxophones, flute/piccolo, recorder and the triangle!).
Liquorice Clarinet Quartet
Liquorice Clarinet Quartet is in its 26th year.
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We play a variety of music to suit all tastes, but we always aim to please our audience.
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We have performed at a huge variety of events and concerts, including weddings, lunchtime recitals and private parties.
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If you would like more information, please click on the photo.
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JazzMo
Jazzmo is a relatively new venture which I am involved with. It's a quartet consisting of guitar, tenor sax, trumpet, alto sax, clarinet and flute. We play mostly Dixie style with a few blues and other well known jazz melodies.
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We are still in the process of exploring tunes, arrangements and becoming used to each others' playing.
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Click on the photo to see our new website.
Westbourne Orchestral Society
The Westbourne Orchestral Society, is a full orchestra with a strength of 50 instrumentalists. It was formed in 1930 and has given regular concerts ever since, even during the war, when it gave 248 concerts for troops stationed in Bournemouth.
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I have been playing clarinet with the orchestra for about 8 years.
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Click on the WOS logo for more information.
Other playing
I have also done a lot of other playing over the years.
I started playing in Wessex Youth Fanfare at the age of ten, progressing to the Wessex Senior Fanfare and on to the Wessex Youth Orchestra under Don Riddell before moving on to college.
I have played in Questa Musica, depped for Blue Tides, played and conducted Bournemouth and District Concert Band, played for Magna Sinfonia and played in the pit for various shows . I have experience playing in swing bands, being a founder member of Swing Unlimited Big Band and In The Pink Big Band. I also have experience with conducting and running my own band. (No Strings Attached).