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Fieldhouse swaps homes to join Fairey

James Fieldhouse has moved from Hepworth Cookson Homes to join forces with Fairey on principal euphonium.

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The Fairey Band has announced that they have appointed Jim Fieldhouse as their new principal euphonium.

Multi faceted

The multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and music educator performs with many of the UK’s leading jazz and classical ensembles and for the past seven years has been principal euphonium of the Hepworth Band in Yorkshire.

The RNCM graduate spends much of his time playing saxophone in big bands, pop bands and touring shows and often does orchestral extra work with the Hallé, Liverpool Philharmonic, Northern Sinfonia and the BBC Philharmonic.

Jim’s first official performance came at a recent concert in Buxton where he brought the house down playing Peter Graham's 'Brilliante'! We wish him a long and happy association with usFairey Band

Delighted

A Fairey spokesperson told 4BR: "We are delighted at the signing. Jim’s first official performance came at a recent concert in Buxton where he brought the house down playing Peter Graham's 'Brilliante'! We wish him a long and happy association with us."

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