Teacher Name: Mrs Reeves

Instrument(s) taught: Brass

Hobbies: Play the cornet in a Championship Band (Desford Colliery Band).

Favourite thing: My Family!

  Also my cornet!

  My touring caravan.

Least favourite thing:  Getting up in the morning!

Most interesting place you have performed:  Epcot Centre – Disney World Florida

Best performance you’ve ever watched.  Phantom of the Opera in Vancouver Canada – it was my first ever musical show, and it blew me away! Seen lots of amazing performances since but will always remember my first.

Which countries have you visited, and did you play your instrument:      Played my instrument in : Austria, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, France, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, Singapore, Thailand, USA, Vietnam.    Holidays in other countries and got married in Italy!                                        

What is your…

Favourite book/film:   Book – Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah.  Film – I love films.  Anything supernatural maybe.

Favourite animal:  I have 2 cats called Pip and Daisy. I love all animals

Favourite place:    Dol Llys Farm in Mid Wales. (Caravan and camping site)

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

Any other interesting facts about yourself?    Played for the Queen.   Was a finalist on Fanfare for Young Musicians when I was 11 years old.  Was selected for the England squad for gymnastics (sports acrobatics) when I was 18 and also was a  Pentathlete for the County.