James Parker

Occupation:
Percussion Teacher

Number of Children:

What instrument do you play?
Percussion

How long have you played that instrument?
I started when I couldn't reach the floor when I sat on a drum stool.

Who taught you to play?
Giles Hicks

Have you played any other brass instrument?

Do you have any other hobbies?
Being with my girlfriend, watching films, cooking, walking my dog and seeing friends.

Do you play any other musical instrument?
Violin, Viola, Piano

Which other bands have you played with?
Shepton Mallet Big band, Weston Touth orchestra, Exit 24, Cove the Criss

Have there been any special moments for you with Phoenix?
Being very nervous at my first contest and everyone being very nice to me.  I felt part of the band.

What does the support of our 'Friends of Phoenix' mean to you?
Its what keeps the band going.  It would be a lot harder without their support.

Is there anything else you would like to add?
Can someone tell me what the man at the front, waving his arms up and down, is??