Performance
Clarinettist, Saxophonist and Flautist
Over the years I've gained a lot of performance experience and have been lucky enough to play with a variety of ensembles. I have played the clarinet and saxophone in concert bands, orchestras and big bands, but I have also played in smaller ensembles such as saxophone quartets and clarinet trios/quartets. Some of the most enjoyable performance work I have done is playing in pit bands for amateur dramatic productions and playing the alto saxophone in a function band.
While studying at the University of Chichester I gained a lot of experience as a solo clarinettist and enjoyed the performance opportunities. I am in the process of improving myself as both a solo clarinettist and saxophonist by working towards advanced diplomas for each, and am also aiming to work towards a diploma on my flute in the future.
I am currently a member of a clarinet trio, Nova Clarinata, which was formed with members of my music class at university. We were originally a clarinet quartet and have played together ever since we began the degree in 2002. We regularly rehearse together as a trio and have had many performance opportunities in the local area. I am also Principal Clarinet in the Portsmouth Philharmonia and a tenor saxophonist in the University of Chichester Saxophone Ensemble, which are both run by Spencer Bundy. More recently I have joined the newly formed Chichester Saxophone Quartet on the alto saxophone.