Bmus Hons ARAM LRAM

TRUMPET

Will began playing the trumpet at the age of 7 and as a young player he was principal trumpet of the National Youth Wind Orchestra. After studying at The Royal Academy of music with great trumpeters such as Rod Franks, John Wallace and his father James Watson, Will freelanced in London playing with some of the UK's best symphony orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and top chamber ensembles. After a trial for Principal trumpet of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, he decided to see what else the world had to offer. Will joined Boosey & Hawkes Musical Instruments as European Sales representative. During this time Will travelled extensively around the world visiting the companies many manufacturing facilities and advising on product development. In addition, the experience gained at many international trade fairs has given Will an unrivalled knowledge of the instrument manufacturing, sales and distribution business. Later, Will began working for Conn-Selmer USA as the UK sales and marketing manager. Responsible for the sales and promotion of the great American brass and wind lines such as Vincent Bach, Leblanc, Selmer and Conn, Will gained a fantastic insight into the manufacture and distribution of the instruments upon which so many of us rely. Today, Will is playing again but just for fun. On GR66C or Schilke 12A4A mouthpiece and a Yamaha Gen 1 LA Bb trumpet. For playing in brass bands, Will chooses to play a GR67 #7 mouthpiece and a Prototype Besson Soveriegn 929 Bb cornet with gold brass bell.

The Jolly Repairer

WOODWIND REPAIRS

Graham De Vere White is one of the most highly respected instrument repairers in the UK. With a long carrer in instrument repair and maintainance, Grahams knowledge in this field is as full and varied as it gets and as such attracts pro and advanced players from 'the business' all around the country. As professor at Merton College, Graham taught many of the instrument repairers working today in the UK - Now dividing his time between his own Hitchin workshop and Prozone Music (along side a highly active social life with his lovely wife), Grahams calm and friendly manner will leave you confident that your instrument is in the best possible hands

Jonny is a London-based Trumpet Player, specialising in Classical, Pop, Big Band/Jazz and Musical Theatre. He is a graduate of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance studying Trumpet Performance Degree. He is a regular player with many ensembles around London and is kept busy with shows, recording sessions and function events across the country and abroad. He currently plays on a Yamaha 8335LA and GRs of frequently changing sizes.

Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute

Nathan is a saxophonist and woodwind doubler based in North London. Since studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Christian Forshaw and John Harle he has gone on to be a keen pit musician and teacher; performing at and working with venues both on and off the West End, various UK Arenas, Barbican, and the BBC Nathan is a huge fan of chamber music, having a particular interest in Minimalism (and can often be heard persuading the other members of the quartet to include it in the programme!)

BMus Hons

Trumpet

Jack is a Trumpet Player from Buckinghamshire, specialising in Big Band, Jazz, Pop and Musical Theatre. He is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying Jazz Performance. He has collaborated with the likes of Tom Walsh, Georgina Jackson, Scott Stroman and the London Jazz Orchestra. He has played on shows, cruise ships, recording sessions and function events up and down the country. He currently plays on a Carl Fisher Warburton trumpet and Phil Parker Studio mouthpiece.