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I have over 50 years experience in music mostly in Brass Bands but have also had experience as an orchestral player, drummer in a rock band, player in wind bands, dance bands as well as producing and presenting my own radio programme. I started song writing at the age of 13 and now compose and arrange for several different genres as well as teach. My compositions have become known as being very melodic and audience friendly.…I have over 50 years experience in music mostly in Brass Bands but have also had experience as an orchestral player, drummer in a rock band, player in wind bands, dance bands as well as producing and presenting my own radio programme. I started song writing at the age of 13 and now compose and arrange for several different genres as well as teach. My compositions have become known as being very melodic and audience friendly.

Kevin Ackford

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I have over 50 years experience in music mostly in Brass Bands but have also had experience as an orchestral player, drummer in a rock band, player in wind bands, dance bands as well as producing and presenting my own radio programme. I started song writing at the age of 13 and now compose and arrange for several different genres as well as teach. My compositions have become known as being very melodic and audience friendly.…I have over 50 years experience in music mostly in Brass Bands but have also had experience as an orchestral player, drummer in a rock band, player in wind bands, dance bands as well as producing and presenting my own radio programme. I started song writing at the age of 13 and now compose and arrange for several different genres as well as teach. My compositions have become known as being very melodic and audience friendly.

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I have over 50 years experience in music mostly in Brass Bands but have also had experience as an orchestral player, drummer in a rock band, player in wind bands, dance bands as well as producing and presenting my own radio programme. I started song writing at the age of 13 and now compose and arrange for several different genres as well as teach.
My compositions have become known as being very melodic and audience friendly.

Skills

Finale

Sibelius

Experience Level

Finale

Expert

Sibelius

Intermediate

Language

Work Experience

Composer/Arranger/Tutor/Conductor at Self employed

January 1, 1985 - Present

Composed and arranged numerous works for brass band and other genres including symphonic wind orchestra, strings and Celtic instruments. Composed and arranged a music score for a theatre production. Written signature tunes for radio programmes (one of which was for a BBC show). I take commissions for works. Taught pupils from beginner to advanced for over 50 years. Conducted ensembles of all standards.