Ebbass1

Eb Bass 1:
Chris Ravenscroft
Chris R

Learned to play brass instrument at school, Sir John Deans G.S. at the age of 12. First instrument baritone. Ended up playing Eb Bass in the school Brass Band. Also played violin in the school orchestra.

Saw an advert from Barnton band for players and joined in 1968. Played during holidays (I was a student 168-72)
I have been a playing member ever since.

Positions held: Trustee since 1974. Bandmaster since 1989.
Also played with Knutsford Band since 1975.

For the first 15 years or so I played Baritone moving onto Euphonium (when we were short of players).
I have been involved with the learners / improvers class for 20 years.

Professional:
Degree in mechanical Engineering (Liverpool)
Member of the Institute of Operations Management
Currently employed by Royal Doultons as Senior Business Analyst