SOLO PERFORMERS

STEVE CURTIS

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Josh Winiberg is a sixteen year old composer from Leigh On Sea who will be performing a solo piano recital of his own work at Belfairs High School, Highlands Boulevard on February 26th 2004 to launch the release of his debut album 'SUNRISE' available on the Tomboy Music Group label. Tickets are priced £2.50 and available on the night on the door and in advance from 'FIVES' records in Leigh Broadway.

Inspired by composers such as Ludovico Einaudi and Michael Nyman, Joshua hopes to follow in their footsteps and his ambition is to study a composition degree at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music when he begins university in September 2005.

Josh, who has been composing for about three years now, explained: "I owe a lot to my music teachers, especially John Weeks and Alan Foreman who have encouraged and supported me right from the start. Also, I must say thank you to the headmaster John Duprey for allowing the school to facilitate this event."

Josh's mother is Jane Winiberg who is also enjoying musical success with her album 'Close Up And Real'.

Jane said: "Although I've been able to point Josh in the right direction he's done the bulk of work himself.  As well as writing all the pieces, he funded the production of his album from his part time
jobs and is highly motivated so there's not been too much for me to do. I'm really proud of him."
 
Josh has already gained himself quite a  following and will have fans from as far as Belgium attending his concert.
 
"I've had music samples up on my website for a while", he says, "which means that people all round the world have been able to hear my material."

'Sunrise' will be available at the concert and from March 2004 via cdbaby.com and cdwow.com/unsigned.

Josh is also playing at the forthcoming charity event 'Drumming Up Hope' on May 1st which is in memory of his father Michael Bettell and the concert on the 26th of February is held on what would have been
Michael's 42nd birthday.
 
More information about Josh, his releases and forthcoming concerts can be found at his website http://www.arts-guild.com

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Gary Plumley is one of Southend’s finest and most popular of musicians who has mastered the art of his creative craft through his innovative performances on Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute and Bamboo Flute.

Gary has spent the vast majority of his illustrious career touring the world as a freelance musician, but when he is back home in England he still finds time to offer tutoring to aspiring musicians, so if you wish to obtain some tutoring from this accomplished virtuoso, please click on to our Private Tuition section for details on how to contact Gary.

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Joe Green 'The Ultimate Saxaphone Experience' offers tuition at all levels of saxophone, from beginner to advanced. Rates from £20 per hour, £10 per half hour. One to One tuitions or group sessions (in the Essex area). Also available for live band work and session recording.

Read Joe's profile below:

I got my first saxophone at the age 13 it was an old alto sax, can't really remember the name of it. I played for about a year and then stopped,  I then went on to play the drums becoming part of a school band playing "The Jam" covers.  I was also at the time learning to play the bass guitar, my musical career went on like this until I was 16 then I decided to come away from music completely .

At aged 20 an old friend of mine came knocking on my door and asked if I was still playing the saxophone, I said "no", but he talked me into playing again and joining his band.  This was the start of my obsession for the saxophone,  I played every day listening to other players and playing over records to learn as much as I could. I then decided I needed some guidance so after watching the band "C LEVEL" I called on the services of Mr Gary Plumbley. He gave me some very valuable advice and put right some bad habits I had picked up setting me on my way to being a professional saxophone player.

From then on I spent all my time playing in all situations and all styles gaining great experience in live playing and in the studio recording solos on bands demos and recording projects.   I also began teaching about five years ago passing on some of my knowledge to children, adults and anyone who wants to learn.

This section has been created to present and offer a platform for our very talented local solo performers and musicians.

Performing in front of a 'live' audience is daunting enough when you are working with other performers or musicians. But when you ape on stage, all alone, and it's just you in the spotlight, it can be a very scary but exhilarating experience. However, it still requires a lot of confidence and courage to perform as a soloist regardless of whatever form of music you are presenting,

So if you are a local performer who wishes to have your profile included on this web site then please e-mail or post us a photograph and biography plus any other relevant information and we will include your information on here as soon we can.

This form of presentation could be invaluable to you by way of offering agents, promoters or even record companies your information far quicker than mailing and at least you will have the comfort of knowing that your details have gone direct to the person that you intended and does not get lost in some other department.

This site has been created to help and assist you in your endeavours, so please use it to your maximum benefit. Furthermore, should you have any suggestions as to how we can improve this facility then please contact us by e-mail at the address below.

E-mail: music@leigh-on-sea.com