Beccy Rork runs the highly popular band Saxshop with Charlotte Glasson.
Saxshop is a community saxophone ensemble based in the Brighton & Hove area f
ormed by Simon D’Souza in 2003.
In 2005 Beccy joined Simon and they co-led the band. Beccy was joined by
trombonist Mark Bassey when Simon began teaching at Chichester College,
Mark left for his other commitments and Saxshop were fortunate to
welcome multi instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson to co-lead Saxshop.
The ensemble features players of all levels performing on a variety of saxophones from soprano to baritone.
Saxshop has played at many events, the Peace Picnic, Burning of The Clocks, The Olympic Torch Parade, two performances of 100 Saxophones, The Birdcage
Bandstand in Hove, playing for visitors at Lilac Park and the Pavilion Cafe and
many other events while raising money for various charities.The emphasis is
on fun and playing all types of music in a friendly and happy atmosphere.
Saxshop music here beccyrork@gmail.com
Meeting each Wednesday in term time from 7.30 ~ 9.30pm with a coffee break at
St Richard Church and Community Centre, Egmont Rd, Hove BN3 7FP
SPRING TERM 2020
Wednesday 15th 22nd 29th January
Wednesday 5th 12th 26th February (not 19th)
Wednesday 4th 11th 18th March
NEXT GIG
Saturday 21st March The Brunswick,Holland Road Hove
2 ~ 3pm followed by a jam ~ 4pm
dit me. It's easy.
Christmas at the Brunswick 19.12.19
Recordings ~ with thanks to Jane and Chris
Night Train Sugar Rum Cherry Pantaleon Little Drummer Boy Down to the Fiesta Son of a Preacher Man
