Name: Neil Armstrong
Position: Solo Cornet
Nickname: Goosey!!
Age: 38
How you started banding:
I started playing Cornet at the age of 9,playing in the school bands and the Youth Brass Band, then on to Boldon colliery brass band. I auditioned to be an Army musician in 1986 and have been fortunate to have played in several army bands, covering a wide variety of groups and ensembles and travelled extensively.
Best ever moment:
Playing at the brass band championships at the Royal Albert Hall with the Army Junior School of Music Brass Band when I was 17.
Worst ever moment:
Marching up & down a field on Salisbury Plain whilst helicopters were flying over the band at low level,for a photo shoot - Ow!
When did you join:
Jan 2006 after seeing the light & leaving woodfalls...
Favourite band pieces
Year of the Dragon, Romeo & Juliet
Least favourite piece:
Italian Festival, Instant Concert
Any other details:
Sitting opposite my wife in band keeps me on my toes!!