When did you join Littleport Band?

January 2023

 

When did you start playing and on what instrument?

I started playing piano when I was 5, and my first brass instrument was the trumpet which I started when I was 8.

 

Who was your inspiration when you started playing?

My mum - she started playing the piano when I was 4, so naturally I had to have a go as well! And of course my wonderful piano teacher, who taught me for thirteen years and to whom I owe all of my musical success.

 

Why do you enjoy playing at Littleport?

Besides being able to play some fantastic brass band music with great players, Littleport band has a wonderful sense of community and everybody is so friendly. I’m also looking forward to attending events such as the National Championships and the Whit Friday Marches!

 

What has been your most enjoyable moment so far with Littleport in terms of music performed, social events, contests or concerts?

Definitely our concert at Ely Cathedral with Mike Lovatt in June 2024. That was one of the most incredible performances I’ve ever taken part in, and will stick with me for a long time.

 

What would you like to achieve with Littleport in the future?

I’m always trying to improve my own playing and explore new kinds of music, and I’m also hoping that the band will continue to improve and achieve better and better results in future contests.

 

Away from Littleport what else do you like to do?

I’m currently studying Materials Science at Cambridge University, which takes up a fair bit of time. Outside of that I like to do all things music - big bands, concert bands, orchestras, funk bands, musical theatre, jazz, barbershop… I like to keep myself busy!