Member of the BYWO then moved to the US now living in Colorado. Plays across Rocky Mountain States including soloist with Rocky Mountain Brassworks and Woodland Park Wind Symphony. Published fly fishing journalist and outdoor writer.

Moved to Canada in 1979 and now works as a computer consultant and still plays tuba in the Markham Band

Now leads the well known group Big Buzzard Boogie Band- gigs all over the uk and travels the world with his sax

Plays professionally CBSO Brass Explosion English Symphony Orchestra Freelance with Fine Arts Brass, CBSO and on trial with the Ulster Orchestra and now coaches the lower brass in the main orchestra.

Canadian by birth, says his time with NYWO was a life altering experience with many fond memories, now in his penultimate year at McGill university in Montreal.

Carla is now an Alto Flute specialist travels the world giving recitals, master classes and tutorials, she is much in demand as a teacher of the alto flute Very happily married to Mark and living in South London.

Now living in London, Hannah works in the city as a Deputy Head of the Commodities Operations Team for a french investment bank. Whilst not playing her flute much these days, she keeps her musical eye in with her hobby as a club DJ.

Hannah is also the keeper of the NYWO website as a 'thank you to NYWO'.which is very much appreciated.

Happily married and working in Manchester. Alex is convinced that membership of NYWO makes a huge difference to peoples lives, he says the courses were such fun both musically and socially. Would love to hear from ex members This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Travelled to flar flung corners of the world in recruitment and now manages a City based estate agents by Tower bridge in London.

Chris would like to know if anyone has a recording of the Robert Russell Bennett concerto for wind quintet and wind orchestra.

He seems to think it was performed in Newcastle, it was also broadcast by the BBC. If anyone has a copy would you contact Chris on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Simon was principal saxophone in NYWO for a number of years and now has his own very successful sax quartet. Simon leads a very busy life freelancing and teaching at The Purcell School and coached the saxes in the main orchestra.

Sarah was principal flute of NYWO for several years and is now teaching in Hertfordshire and sending her pupils to NYWO.

Sophie was in the orchestra from 1995-97 enjoyed her time with NYWO. Sophie is now a very busy lawyer practising in Bristol. She would love to hear from any of the people she knew in NYWO

Sophies email is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Victoria is now living back in the Midlands after spending time living in America and other interesting places, she now leads a busy life as a commercial surveyor.

Christopher was a member of NYWO for some years and now works professionally in orchestras in Gran Canaria, Cyprus and Santiago. Chris's Curry Nights were a tradition amongst NYWO Brass players.

Andrew was a member of the orchestra as a euphonium player and remembers NYWO as a great experience. He then joined the Central Band of the Royal Air Force.

He now teaches brass for the Norfolk Music Services, he also conducts youth bands and orchestras and would love to hear from past players. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

1986-87
Helen Southall nee Terry - Clarinet

1994-1997                           

Karen Aplin

Now living in Chester and plays Bass clarinet and sax in an assortment of contexts. She is working on a Ph.D research project relating to jazz and dance band history.

Karen has recently become Asst. Head of Teaching in the Physics Department at Ocford University, having worked as a research physicist for some years after completing her PhD. She still loves to play her bass regularly.