Shepway Brass Academy
Paul Driscoll – Musical Director and Teacher
Paul has been a brass musician since the age of 11 and plays regularly with the BAE Systems Brass Band, Rochester. He began with the trombone but has spent many years playing both tenor horn and baritone. Paul has a BEd (Hons) degree in Art and early years education. His career has led him to be Music coordinator in many primary schools, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator and he has twice been a Headteacher. He has recently retired from being a primary school teacher, but continues as a brass teacher supporting whole class Music Plus projects in schools and giving individual lessons. Paul leads the Beginner, Training and Academy Bands.
Shepway Brass Academy Committee
SBA is run by a committee of volunteers.
Current members of the committee are:
Katharine Rutherford - Chairperson
Chris Fox - Treasurer
Jaci Reeve - Secretary
Natalie Streeter - Safeguarding Officer
Teresa Garlinge - Fundraising
If you would like to join the committee or volunteer at rehearsals
please contact us on shepwaybrasscommittee@gmail.com
Christer Aberg - Founder and Life President
Originally from Sweden, Christer learned to play the cornet with the Salvation Army. He has been a Salvation Army bandmaster in Sweden and is also an experienced brass teacher and musical director. Since moving to England, Christer has taught widely within the Shepway area. Founding Shepway Brass Academy is the realisation of a long-held dream for him. Christer is now living back in Sweden but is still very much involved in what the SBA is doing.