Geoff Meikle

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Date Started with the Band: June/July1966

Personal Information: Started in the SCB learners class in 1966 with Ken McMahon and Rick Errington. Played in SCB for 14 yrs and left to go to Uni. Studied Trumpet with Jim Dempsey and Glenn Madden and played in the Elizabeth City Brass Band for 12 Yrs (1981-1993). Rejoined SCB August. 1997 and started conducting February 1998.

What are you currently up to ? Music Teacher at the Salisbury East High School.

Achievements:

  • Competed regularly in various Solo Contests (Won some. Lost Some !)
  • Played in Big Band, Jazz and Rock Bands.
  • Played in the State Opera Orchestra (1983 to 1985).
  • Built 6 wooden boats !

Musical Ambitions:

I would like to make the best music possible with whoever shows up at our Band Room for as long as possible.

E-mail Address: geoffmeikle@sehs.sa.edu.au