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A Drummers Life I've played piano and guitar since the age of 9, but the drums quickly took my attention when I was introduced to a drum at the local marching band. I went onto the drum kit in the first year of high school when the music teacher said 'We need a drummer for the Windband and your it!' Five years, four music tours and many concerts later I went off to college. Here I took all the performing opportunities I could forming a rock band 'Loose Ends'. Despite the dodgy name we managed to play regularly in local pubs and festivals gaining just about enough money for the petrol home! My time at Southampton University turned out to be a fantastic part of my life. At the end of three great years I had been resident drummer of the Concert band and Jazzmanix Choir. Been a guest player several times for the symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Orchestra and alongside playing and singing with original band 'Circus' and a Latin trio. In addition to being Vice-President of the Concert band I held the position of assistant conductor, conducting pieces such as 'Mars' from the 'Planet Suite' by Holst. My time at university was immensely rewarding and ended with a highly successful (and funky) recital and band performance. I wasn't quite ready for real life when I graduated, and embarked on a 10 month crazy adventure around the world! Was simply ideal! (But that's a story for another time ;-) Since returning in the summer of 2006, I've been teaching and playing full time in Surrey. By day I teach in various schools and at my home in the evenings and weekends. I spend my spare time rehearsing and gigging with various bands, help to run a local girl guide group and generally try to enjoy life! |
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