Name: Mr Harris

School: Shireland CBSO Academy

Instrument(s) played: Saxophone, flute, and clarinet

Hobbies: Reading books, playing board games, playing music!

Favourite thing: Good coffee

Least favourite thing: Bad coffee

Most interesting place you have performed: an enormous cathedral near Budapest

Best performance you’ve ever watched: Punch Brothers

Which countries have you visited, and did you play your instrument: I’ve visited lots of countries, but I’ve played my instrument in the USA, Germany, and Hungary

What is your…

Favourite book/film: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

Favourite animal: Dogs

Favourite place: Pembrokeshire in Wales

What instrument would you play, if you had to choose another one apart from your first instrument: Bassoon

Any other interesting facts about yourself? My favourite types of Music are jazz, and anything involving lots of vocal harmonies!

Message to Year 7 music pupils 

When you join Shireland CBSO Academy, expect to find music everywhere. We will make sure you get the chance to perform in orchestras and bands, the chance to learn and practice your instrument, and the chance to meet and work with many different professional musicians.