Karen Then and Now
How and when did you start playing?
At Burghclere Primary School, aged about 7
How many bands have you played with?
Two school bands (Burghclere Primary School, Clere School), East Woodhay Silver Band
(where I met my husband) and Cold Ash Brass.
What is your favourite piece for brass band?
Journey into Freedom (Eric Ball)
What would your autobiography be called?
My life so far
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What superpower would you like to have and why?
To fly – so I could see the world from above
If you won a million pounds on the lottery what would your very first thought be?
To help out my family
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If you could be any animal, what would you be?
A cat
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Where in the world would you still like to visit?
Vietnam and Cambodia
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What is your favourite film or TV series?
Independence Day
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What are your favourite things to do/hobbies?
Making music, running and walking, gardening, spending time with my family