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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:

Musical Director: Neil Maya

Vocalists:
- Laura Dixon, Trish Rogan, Charlie Lowe, Rob Heard, Catherine Back & Rachel Ormerod

Trumpets:
- Paddy Macro, James Meredith, Charlie Lowe, Rachel Ormerod & Martin Roberts

Trombones:
- Peter Whittle, Annette Harpham, Rob Bennett & Harrison Coomber

Alto Saxophones:
- Felicity Clark, Lisa Woods, Emma Walsh & Guy Saunders
Tenor Saxophones:
- Tiff Armitage, Catherine Back, Rob Heard & Jennie Bradley-Smith
Baritone Saxophone:
- Tessa Lannin

Keyboards: Geoff Clark
Guitar: Stuart Toms
Bass: Ian Morrell
Drums: Billy Dent

Sons Engineer: Chris Wilson

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