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Nigel Taken - Musical Director

Musical Director

Nigel Taken  A.L.C.M., L.L.C.M., G.L.C.M.

Nigel studied trumpet at the Coventry School of Music, and later at the London College of Music under trumpet professor Dennis Egan. Nigel's brass band experience began with the City of Coventry Band as their flugel soloist at the age of fifteen, playing regularly with Harry Mortimer's 'Men of Brass' and his 'All Star Brass'.

Nigel works as a music teacher and is Head of Brass at Goffs’ School in Hertfordshire. He is in great demand as a brass band trainer and conductor and has achieved success at the highest level. He has worked with many bands in a professional capacity, and is currently the musical director of the Aveley and Newham brass band.