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The National Saxophone Choir of Great Britain.
Established in 2002 by based in Birmingham by Nigel Wood and Gemma Harvey. The National Saxophone Choir was a pioneering ensemble of twenty talented musicians from all over the UK. Their aim was to create and promote new music, introducing new audiences to a sound that is rich, resonant and awesome.
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The saxophones in order of pitch from high to low:
soprillo
sopranino
soprano
alto
tenor
baritone
bass
contrabass
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Members
The line-up varied over time - here is a list of members - please add your name if you wish to be included:
Jen Ashley
Victoria Benjamin
Michael Brogan
Tom Bruton
Alison Bryant
Catherine Evison
Anna Hamilton
Chris Jolly
Dom Lawson
Sally MacTaggart
Fraiser Patterson
Emily Preston
Debbie Sargent
Claire Tomsett
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Guest Conductors, Tutors, Mentors & Soloists
Here is a list of some of our guests over the years - please add your name if you wish to be included:
Keiron Anderson
Keith Allen
John Danworth
Chris Gumbley
John Harle
Richard Ingham
Gerard McChrystal
Alistair Parnell
Andy Scott
Simon Stewart
Andy Tweed
Dan Watson
Robert Winston
Boudewijn Zwart
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BBC1 'Play it again'
Video Playlist
Recordings
A Few Favourites
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