I started learning to play the drums in January 2001 at my primary school. I was asked if I would like to play percussion with the Sidmouth Youth & Training Band in September of that year. In September 2003 I became 3rd percussion in the Senior Band and continued in that position for the Summer Concerts in 2004.
By Spring 2005 both of our other percussionists had left, leaving me in the position of 1st percussion – a challenge which I am really enjoying. I was delighted to be awarded the President’s Cup by Maurice Gooding in December. My supporters at the Summer Concerts include my grandparents, my dog Meg and ‘roadies’ Mum and Dad.
I also enjoy cycling, walking, swimming and body boarding and I am currently studying for my A levels at Honiton Community College.
Jennifer Campbell [2nd Percussion]
Jen joined the band in a social capacity long before being reluctantly press-ganged into playing 2nd percussion for the National finals in Harrogate this year. Under the influence of additional pints she has since been brainwashed into becoming a full-time member. Despite her background as neither a brass player nor a percussionist she is so far enjoying clanking and rattling away at the back of the band but nurtures a secret hope that Adrian will eventually let her play 'Gabriel's Oboe' in its original orchestration. Jen is extremely unphotogenic and in no great hurry to have her face plastered across the website.
