I first started playing brass instruments when I was at school. I was 11 at the time and was very interested in taking up the trumpet. Back then, I lived near Aberdeen and the Primary School I attended did not offer brass tuition so my parents agreed to pay for me to have private lessons from a Charles Foster. However, when I started at Secondary school in 1989, I was then able to get brass tuition during school time from the late Stewart Watson who was probably best known for founding the Aberdeen-based Bon-Accord Brass Band. He felt that I did not have the right lip for trumpet so I eventually settled on Euphonium. After his retirement, I then had the privilege of being taught by David James who made me into the player I am today. During my time at school, I had the opportunity to play for the Aberdeen schools brass band where I was principal Euph., three years running and did quite well as a soloist too. Since, I left school I continued to help out Bon-Accord until I moved down to Edinburgh where I joined Penicuik Silver in March 2003. I left them in January 2007 to settle here in Bathgate where as well as play Euphonium, I hold the position of treasurer within the band.

 

1. What is your occupation?
I am an Admin Assistant with HMRC.

2. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?
Red
3. Favorite drink?
Beer/Rum/Whisky

4. What do you do to vent anger?
I like to play computer games esp. Call of Duty (very therapeutic)

5. What is on the floor of your wardrobe?
Shoes mainly.

6. What inspires you most?
Doing well at work, I am set to receive a top marking for my in year appraisal.

7. What are you afraid of?
Performing a solo

8. Favorite car?
Citroen.