About Simon

Trombone player for 20 years, reaching Grade 6 ABRSM. Recently returned to the violin and have since taken up the Viola and Bassoon.

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Trombonist

Norwich

Public liability insurance of £5 million

I've been playing trombone for almost 20 years, starting with the then Sprowson Brass Junior Band, back in 1996. Began learning the violin when I was 5, playing all through schooling. After taking a break (as I didn't own my own violin), I have recently re-kindled interest in the instrument. After being asked to play with friends in various string quartets, I began playing the Viola to fill a gap on one particular gathering. Through the years, I have learned to read the Treble, Alto, Tenor and Bass Clefs via the various instruments that I play. I now regularly play Trombone with the Wymondham Symphony Orchestra and the St. Gregory's Orchestra. I play 2nd Violin with the Sillars Orchestra and Viola with the Meadow Way Chapel Orchestra. I play Sopranino, Descant, Treble and Tenor Recorders with a local recorder group and the Society of Recorder Players. I used to ring handbells with Bellfolk and the East Anglian Regional Handbell Team.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Christmas, Light music, Marching, Pop

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Instruments:

Trombone, Violin, Viola, Recorder, Theremin, Euphonium, Bassoon

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Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Fluent sight-reader, Perfect pitch

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