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Performer:

South Devon Big Band

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Biography:

The 21 piece South Devon Big Band was formed after the musicians took part in a one-day workshop led by Neil Maya. Most of the original attendees at the workshop are still part of the band today. A small committee was formed and rehearsals began at the beginning of 2013.

Band Line-Up:

2025 Line-up (Awaiting the line-up for 2026)
* James Meredith - Trumpet
* Dave Chatterton - Trumpet
* Charlie Lowe - Trumpet
* Rachel Ormerod - Trumpet
* Martin Roberts - Trumpet
* Peter Whittle - Trombone
* Annette Harpham - Trombone
* Harrison Coomber - Trombone
* Felicity Clark - Alto Saxophone
* Emma Walsh - Alto Saxophone
* Lisa Woods - Alto Saxophone
* Guy Saunders - Alto Saxophone
* Tiff Armitage - Tenor Saxophone
* Catherine Back - Tenor Saxophone
* Rob Heard - Tenor Saxophone
* Jenny Bradley-Smith - Tenor Saxophone
* Tessa Lannin - Baritone Saxophone
* Geoff Clark - Keyboard
* Stuart Toms - Guitar
* Ian Morrell - Bass
* Josh Rose - Drums
* Laura Dixon, Trish Rogan, Charlie Lowe - Vocals
* Neil Maya - Musical Director
* Sound engineer - Pete Shearn

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