Where were you born (you don’t have to share the date with us if you don’t want to!) and where do you live now?
Born in Cottingham 1944 and now living in Flockton.
Summarise your musical career to date in no more than twenty words!
I have gone back to playing the cornet (health reasons) after years of playing the clarinet. I joined the cadets early in life and learnt the drums and bugle, transferred to the TA and played the cornet, drums and later the clarinet. After moving to Flockton I joined the Fire Service Band.
When did you join Shepley Band – and more importantly, why on earth did you join?!
I decided to give Shepley Band a looking at after hearing one of their concerts.
What do you enjoy about being part of Shepley Band? We assume you enjoy the band of course!
I particularly like the friendly atmosphere.
What has been your favourite moment with Shepley Band?
My favourite moment was playing at a concert in Sweden.
What’s your favourite piece of music of all time?
My favourite piece of music is the Overture Light Cavalry.
Who’s your favourite composer? Those still living don’t count by the way – it’s all noise with them!
Beethoven.
Apart from all the hours you put in every day practising (obviously) what else do you get up to in the real world?
My time now is spent in trying to make a full recovery from a severe stroke.
Fantasy Dinner Table – imagine you’re having dinner – who would you want on either side of you – and why?
Maureen Lipman and Goldie Hawn should be really amusing company.
Oh, and what’s your favourite food – after Sheila’s World Famous Ginger Biscuits?
CHEESE.
Your private plane is sitting on the runway at Shepley Aerodrome. Where would you like to go today – and why?
I would take the private plane from Shepley Aerodrome to South Africa and at least hope for some warm weather.
You’re a very modest individual, shy and retiring (like everyone in Shepley Band) – but what’s been your greatest achievement to date?
Finding Anita.
You’ve managed to get the TV remote control all to yourself. If you could have an evening of your favourite telly programmes what would you watch (after you’d finished daily practise of course)?
Best TV programme:- New Tricks.
Finally, you found an old oil lamp on your way out of our Christmas Concert. You rubbed it and Jude the Shepley Band Genie appeared and granted you three wishes. What did you wish for?
1. Play the clarinet
Born in Cottingham 1944 and now living in Flockton.
Summarise your musical career to date in no more than twenty words!
I have gone back to playing the cornet (health reasons) after years of playing the clarinet. I joined the cadets early in life and learnt the drums and bugle, transferred to the TA and played the cornet, drums and later the clarinet. After moving to Flockton I joined the Fire Service Band.
When did you join Shepley Band – and more importantly, why on earth did you join?!
I decided to give Shepley Band a looking at after hearing one of their concerts.
What do you enjoy about being part of Shepley Band? We assume you enjoy the band of course!
I particularly like the friendly atmosphere.
What has been your favourite moment with Shepley Band?
My favourite moment was playing at a concert in Sweden.
What’s your favourite piece of music of all time?
My favourite piece of music is the Overture Light Cavalry.
Who’s your favourite composer? Those still living don’t count by the way – it’s all noise with them!
Beethoven.
Apart from all the hours you put in every day practising (obviously) what else do you get up to in the real world?
My time now is spent in trying to make a full recovery from a severe stroke.
Fantasy Dinner Table – imagine you’re having dinner – who would you want on either side of you – and why?
Maureen Lipman and Goldie Hawn should be really amusing company.
Oh, and what’s your favourite food – after Sheila’s World Famous Ginger Biscuits?
CHEESE.
Your private plane is sitting on the runway at Shepley Aerodrome. Where would you like to go today – and why?
I would take the private plane from Shepley Aerodrome to South Africa and at least hope for some warm weather.
You’re a very modest individual, shy and retiring (like everyone in Shepley Band) – but what’s been your greatest achievement to date?
Finding Anita.
You’ve managed to get the TV remote control all to yourself. If you could have an evening of your favourite telly programmes what would you watch (after you’d finished daily practise of course)?
Best TV programme:-
Finally, you found an old oil lamp on your way out of our Christmas Concert. You rubbed it and Jude the Shepley Band Genie appeared and granted you three wishes. What did you wish for?
1. Play the clarinet
2. Join the band of the Welsh Guards.
3. Run a 4 minute mile.
Who are you and what instrument do you play?
Michael Fenton – cornet.
Michael Fenton – cornet.
The Shepley Band Interview
