I have played in The Crookham Youth Band, The Hampshire County Youth Band under the late and great John Knight, The Aldershot Brass Ensemble and The Hendon Band under the late and mighty Don Morrison.

My own Magnum Opus is a Symphony for Brass Band in four movements of around 45 minutes. The MP3 files are too big for this site but you can listen to them on my Sibelius Music website page. The first movement is Sonata, the second Concerto Grosso, the third Three Songs and the fourth Symphony. The performances are Sibelius and VSL pre MIR. I may re-do them sometime. You can also view the score if you download the free software "Scorch" which is linked on each page.

I have a deep and abiding love for brass band music both cheesey and serious although I do not necessarily respect much of the ethos and politics surrounding banding. I am overwhelmed by the musicianship and vitruosity of some of the great bands such as Black Dyke, Grimethorpe, Desford Colliery and Corys.