Page updated: 30 August 2007
If you have any items that you would like raised during a Committee Meeting, or would like to attend a meeting, then please contact Clare and let us know - all comments and offers to help are greatly appreciated!
Correspondence
In order for us to maintain consistency and control, the members of the Committee request that all members observe the following when acting on behalf of the band:
- Promote the use of the website and the enquiry@eynsfordconcertband.co.uk email address to help us channel and track all requests to the band
- Refer all contacts with potential customers, suppliers or media to the appropriate committee member
- If possible/practical, volunteer to help follow-up on the contact
- Copy the relevant committee member and Clare on all email or postal correspondences (committee members should always copy Clare on all correspondences) - email addresses and telephone numbers for committee members are listed below
- Help the band promote a consistent and professional image by using official media templates (available from Clare)
Meet your Committee
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Chairman Paul Gould |
Paul joined the Eynsford Concert Band soon after it was founded and is now our longest serving member. He has been our chairman for over 20 years and is proud to feel that the standard of the band is at an all time high and still striving for more.
Paul started playing the trombone at age 11 and has performed with various Orchestras and Brass Bands throughout the southeast, including the successful ten-piece brass group “Polished Brass” in the early 80’s.
When not practicing his Trombone, Paul is a loving 'taxi driver' to his 2 daughters, continuing with the second half of his 50 year home renovation programme or simply trying to get his golf handicap back!
Contact Paul:
enquiry@eynsfordconcertband.co.uk
07506 679015 |
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Musical Director |
John has enjoyed connections with the Band for some time and was appointed Musical Director in 2003.
John has performed worldwide with orchestras such as the Royal Opera House, The Ulster Orchestra, and the Philharmonia. He is a keen exponent of Baroque music specialising in the natural trumpet, performing and recording regularly with some of the world’s finest Baroque ensembles. Brass coaching has also featured highly in John’s career taking him as far a field as the Vietnamese Symphony Orchestra and Wells International School of music. He has also contributed to various brass publications and co-written a study book for trumpet. John currently teaches at Junior Trinity College and is Professor of Baroque trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music. Contact John: 07973 370920 |
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Assistant Musical Director |
Colin's association with the Eynsford Concert Band goes back over twenty years, firstly as a performer, and more recently as our Assistant Musical Director.
From his experience directing local amateur operatic groups Colin has developed an interest in teaching and conducting, particularly with young people, and is now a part-time peripatetic music teacher at Wilmington Grammar School for Boys as well as a director of Wilmington Youth Music.
Colin holds a similar post for the Belvedere Concert Band, and has been Musical Director for both Biggin Hill and Swanley Light Operatic Societies. He has most recently been musical director at the Stag Theatre for their productions of "The Student Prince" , "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" and "Annie Get Your Gun". For the Sevenoaks Players, "Carousel", "My Fair Lady" , "An evening with Rogers and Hammerstein" and "An evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber" and for the Riverside Players "Calamity Jane".
Colin also has a great interest in Powerboating, is a qualified RYA Powerboat Instructor and Jointly runs Rival Sea School Contact Colin:
07973 616610 |
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Band Secretary |
Contact Clare: members@eynsfordconcertband.co.uk 07799 641906 |
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Andy Mattison Repertoire Manager |
Andy joined the Eynsford Concert Band in 1985 and is currently our Principal Clarinettist. As our Repertoire Manager, Andy has the unenviable (but very much appreciated) task of keeping track of over 3000 titles in the library we share with the Sevenoaks Concert band, not to mention keeping the bands folders up to date and ready for each rehearsal. After serving several years in the Royal Artillery Band at Woolwich, Andy has continued to play for a number of groups including the Dartford Symphony Orchestra, Lewisham Concert Band, the Eynsford Concert Band and other small ensembles. Contact Andy: 020 8303 0450 |
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Treasurer |
Contact Brian: 07770 780839 |
 Concert Manager |
Steve has been one of the Band's heavyweights
for over 25 years. Steve spent 10 years in the Guards
playing Tuba. For over 20 years he has been involved the planning and organisation of the majority of our band tours and concerts. This has included our recent Cruise to the Fjords of Norway, CD Recordings, Waterford, Malta and many more. He enjoys his Curry and trying to keep up with Nigel Keen in the pub, but is especially proud to see his son, Robert, join our Trumpet section Contact Steve: concertmanager@eynsfordconcertband.co,uk 07973 243487 |
 Publicity Officer |
Ian joined the Eynsford Concert Band back in
1979 and is now our principal Baritone Saxophone player.
This is his second tour of duty on the Committee, originally
fulfilling the role of Concert Manager responsible for 2
concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in 1983. As Publicity Officer, Ian is responsible for coordinating the band's marketing efforts and promoting a consistent and professional image. He is also responsible for this website and for maintaining these very words! Contact Ian: publicity@eynsfordconcertband.co.uk 07785 233623 |
