The Quartet
We are a modern quartet playing various woodwind instruments in a variety of styles available for functions as "background musicians". Our music encompasses flute baroque pieces, modern saxophone jazz and clarinet pieces. We recently recorded some of our “favourites” which are available for you to listen to on request.
The “Four”
I have known my three companions for some years. We have all come from different backgrounds; Jackie from the military, Margaret from a classical background, while Craig was a music student. I first met Margaret at the Gravesend Borough Band. Margaret played flute and alto sax but then “graduated” to the baritone. Last year we spent a day at a sax factory picking Margaret’s new Bari which she is immensely pleased with. She plays piano and does music arrangements for local theatre groups, as well as playing in a number of music groups. Jackie and I met at a dance band rehearsal about seven years ago. We immediately hit it off and found we had very similar musical tastes. Jackie played a key role with me in the formation of the Peninsula Big Band (PBB). By far her favourite instrument is the tenor sax, but she plays a mean soprano too!! Her clarinet isn't bad either………
Craig found an affinity with the sax from his first lesson; he’s been playing for ten years, and quickly mastered the instrument. He easily made the transition from sax to flute and clarinet, and now competently plays all three instruments.
As for me, I just love playing-flute, sax or clarinet. I learnt my trade at the ILEA music centre with the London Schools Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band, We travelled abroad to play after week-long intensive practice sessions. I was privileged to play under the direction of a young Simon Rattle. Latterly I joined local bands and orchestras and set up the PBB a few years ago. ………..As a group the Quartet has hit it off musically, which I am sure you will appreciate once you listen to us………..We are “Mainly Sax”
Getting in touch
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