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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE

MAGHULL WIND ORCHESTRA

On Sunday 17th June, the Maghull Wind genres and media from rock and jazz to the and performing regularly with many of the
Orchestra celebrated their 40th anniversary symphony orchestra. He has written music major orchestra in the UK, playing everything
with a fabulous concert at Liverpool’s for over 300 film and television projects and from Soloist to Contra-Bass and the E flat
Philharmonic Hall. spent 6 years as composer-in-residence for clarinet.
Granada Television in Manchester UK.
The concert featured world premiere The second commission was a work by
performances of three new compositions, all Alongside a solo career that has included MWO’s Bass Trombonist; Adam Dutch. Adam
commissioned by BASBWE (British Association performances of many of the most taxing is Head of Music at Maghull High School and
of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensembles). clarinet concertos throughout Europe, is known as one of the most versatile
The first of these iwas a bass clarinet Andrew Roberts has developed his work trombonists, bass players and musical
concerto composed by Bill Connor, featuring as a specialist in clarinet design and directors on the local scene.
soloist Andrew Roberts. customisation, working with many top
professional players throughout the UK.
Bill Connor has made his living as a composer
since the 1970’s working across many For 35 years Andrew has been in demand

Bill Connor Andrew Roberts Adam Dutch

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