A founder member of the band playing mostly recorders, but occasionally playing other weird and wonderful instruments.
So what can I tell you about myself?
I am not going to tell you my age, star sign, height, colour of my eyes etc. However, if you want to guess any of these fascinating facts, just send them to me and I will reply letting you know how accurate you have been!
In brief, I have been playing music since an early age and cannot imagine life without it. My father was a professional oboist. Until recently he conducted the Shaftesbury Orchestra for 14 years and I played trumpet in it for some of that time. The trumpet has become my other main instrument. I also play in the St. James' Brass Ensemble (quintet). I enjoy composing melodies for the band and other instruments. Some of these compositions are on my album, 'Dreaming of the Next Tide', plus the band recordings.
I enjoy a wide range of music from folk to classical to jazz.
I also look after a 14 acre garden near Shaftesbury, that keeps me healthy, fit and sane!
I am a family man who enjoys cooking (and eating) and I consider myself very fortunate to have such a busy, fulfilling and enjoyable life.
As a solo performer there are various shows on offer, the latest is 'Watery Notes' with Prof h20.
My educational work takes me into schools, arts centres and festivals plus other venues doing workshops with children making instruments.
'Enthuse and inspire', music should be fun. If you would like to book me for your school as a solo artist or with colleagues, please get in touch via website www.nickcrump.co.uk or ring 01747 853176