Colin Gardiner Last updated: 14-Apr-2008

Occupation:
Retired!  (Before retirement was Pensions Manager/Trustee with Lloyds TSB)

Number of Children:
3 - all adults (2 married)

What instrument do you play?
Eb Bass

How long have you played that instrument?
c. 35 years on and off - but have played other instruments in between times.

Who taught you to play?
Salvation Army - Joined Junior Band when I was 8 years old playing euphonium.

Have you played any other brass instrument?
All brass band instruments except soprano cornet & bass trombone.  - have played the sousaphone!

Do you have any other hobbies?
Golf, travel

Do you play any other musical instrument?
No

Which other bands have you played with?
Woking and Salisbury S.A. Bands

Have there been any special moments for you with Phoenix?
Have only been playing with Phoenix for approx 20 months; no particular special moments; enjoy playing with the band.

What does the support of our 'Friends of Phoenix' mean to you?
Its always good to have a supporters "club"; at least it generates and audience!

Is there anything else you would like to add?