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
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
If you could be any animal, what would you be?
A cat
Where in the world would you still like to visit?
Vietnam and Cambodia
What is your favourite film or TV series?
Independence Day
What are your favourite things to do/hobbies?
Making music, running and walking, gardening, spending time with my family