Beccy Rork runs the highly popular band Saxshop with Charlotte Glasson.
Saxshop is a community saxophone ensemble based in the Brighton & Hove area formed 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 in 2009.
When Mark left for his other commitments in 2018, 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
Autumn term 2024
Wednesday 18th September ~
Wednesday 11th December
excluding 30th October & 13th November
7.45~ 9.15 pm with a 5min break
(no kitchen so please bring water if you wish)
Please arrive 10 minutes before to be ready to play.
At BHASVIC in a teaching space on the netball court next to the car park
OR join us live on Facebook
Payment by BACS ~ details are the same as before.
End of term gig Saturday 14th December
The Brunswick Hove 2 ~ 4 pm
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