We asked our Musical Leaders to interview each other; read on to find out their advice to their younger selves, and the worst thing that has happened on stage!
Name: Laura
Instruments: Flute
Year: 3, Undergraduate
Degree: Primary Education with Music Specialism
Music at Reading ensembles: Jazz Sounds, Festival Sinfonia
7 Questions:
What has been the worst or most memorable thing that has happened during a performance?
The end of my flute has fallen off in a concert before!
Who is your musical inspiration?
I’m going to be a stereotypical flautist and say James Galway or Jean Pierre Rampal
Which instrument do you wish you had learned?
I originally wanted to play the violin, but my mum said now. I think now, I would choose the oboe.
What musical advice would you give to your younger self?
Enjoy every musical opportunity that you can.
What musical moment are you most proud of?
Performing a solo with my youth orchestra in front of an audience.
Which three words describe you as a musician?
Perfectionist, dedicated, emotional
Hi.
I am writing from a secondary school in Reading. IN March, we are performing We Will Rock You and are in need of a lead guitarist for the show nights.
We have a limited budget of £350 which would need to cover 4 shows and a few rehearsals with the band – which we can arrange further down the line. If you know of anyone who may be interested, please let me know.
Pip
07855836886 shw@denefield.org.uk
PS – On a very different note, my Jump Jive/Swing band plays in the Purple Turtle on the last Thursday of each month and is the only vintage night of its kind in good ole Reading. Should that be of interest to any of the musicians on campus.