I started playing the Euphonium when I was 7 years old at primary school. I was pretty adamant that I didn’t want to play the cornet!

I joined Pilling junior Band at 10 years old and then the main band around 12 years old.

I have played with Blackpool and Morecambe Bands but seem to have a homing instinct for Pilling!

My favourite piece is Resurgam and favourite test piece is Land of the Long White Cloud.

When I am not playing I enjoy spending time with my family and geocaching.

James is busy writing his profile.

I currently play euphonium, and have played for Ashover Brass Band (Midlands Area), Cottingham Band (Yorkshire Area), East Yorkshire Brass (North of England Area) and Pilling Jubilee Silver Band (North West Area).

I love playing a variety of music apart from Dances with Wolves!

Outside of band I love visiting different places, drinking different beers!