Chris Waters Groups, Bands and Orchestras that Chris has plyed in The Portsmouth City Fire Brigade Band in 1956, conducted by Johno Johnson. Can only remember Fred Monk, Peter Monk, Ernie Watts, George Wooley, Les Greenhalgh, Albert Tracey, John New, Sam Peacock and May Carpenter. The Eastney Modern School Band 1963, conducted by the wonderfully inspirational head of music, Ted Metcalfe. Back Row: Tony Hunter, ?, Richard Murray, Alex James, ?, Les Hare, Alan Steadman, Terry Rand, Peter Wilcox, Andrew Gleave, Martin Restall, Middle Row: Trevor Baker, Alan Miller, ?, Fergusson, Michael Tuck, Robert Fuller, ?, Alan Plaice, Graham Beech, Steve Thomas, Front Row: Jonathan Wilcox, Alan Prince-Cox, Barry Paffat, Jeff Miller, Terry Schulman (son/bother of the Portsmouth Shulman family/Gentle Giant etc), Terry, Alan Otton & Chris Waters. The Eastney Modern School Orchestra 1963, conducted by the wonderfully inspirational head of music, Ted Metcalfe. Back Row: Jonathan Willcox, Price-Cox, Ted Metclafe, Alex James, Next Row: Trevor Baker, Chris Waters, Michael Tuck, Les Steadman, Les Hare, Peter Willcox, Terry Schulmann, Alan Plaice, Allan Otton, Next Row: Robert Fuller, Martin Restall, ?, ?, ?, Michael Spencer, Alan Miller, ?, ?, ?, Graham, Front Row: Martin Kemp, Terry, ?, Terry Rand, Jeff Miller, ?, Tony Overton, ? May Carpenter (Tenor Horn), John Churchill (Cornet) Fred Monk (Conductor) from the Southsea Silver Prize Band rehearsing in April 1964 before the Daily Herald London & Southern Area Brass Band Contest at Fulham Town Hall, London. 1964 Chris Waters (16) in 115 Royal Engineers Territorial Army Band uniform.1965 The 115 Royal Engineers Territorial Army Band (stationed at Burnaby Road Barracks in the ‘60’s) at Sterling Castle Beating the Retreat, July 1967. Bandmaster Colbourne, Wesley Garner (Trombone), George Cripps (Trumpet), Polly ?? (Bass Drum) & Chris Waters (Euphonium) All I can remember! 1965 Clarence Pier December 1968 with Chris Waters (Trombone), John Wynn (Tenor Saxophone) and Ricky Whichello (Alto Saxophone). The Southsea Band pre a Guildhall Christmas Concert 1968. Back Row: Jock, ?, John Churchill, Peter Monk, ?, Roger Hammond, ?, John, Helen Baker, John Pugh, Bob Wiffin, Middle Row: Jack Gold, ?, May Carpenter, Harry Stevens, ?, ? Adrain Greenhalgh, Wes Garner, ?, Ernie Watts, Front Row: Sam Peacock, Alf Drage, Les Greenhalgh, Fred Monk, Albert Tracey, George Flett and Arthur Tracey. December 1968 Reg Bannistra conducting various Musicians at an event celebrating Reg's 21 years as the Portsmouth MU Secretary at Clarence Pier in February 1969 organised by Arthur Ward. Roger Hammond (Trumpet), Ricky Price (Trumpet), Ken Howell (Trumpet), Dougie Wheeler (Trombone) and Chris Waters (Trombone). The Arthur Ward Band, Clarence Pier 1969: Chris Waters (Trombone) John Wynn (Tenor Saxophone) and Rickey Whichello (Alto Saxophone). Terry Porter (Olds Recording Trumpet), Roger Hammond (Vincent Bach Strad 180ML Trumpet) and Bob Hemming (Benge 5X Trumpet) playing in the Centre Big Band on Sunday on April 9th, 1972. Ricky Whichello soloing with the Thompson/Whichello Sunday Big Band at the Centre Hotel 1974 Artur Ward with the Thompson/Whichello Sunday Big Band at the Centre Hotel. 1974 Malcom Parrot with the Thompson/Whichello Sunday Big Band at the Centre Hotel. 1974 Inside Gabriels Horn House with secretary Kay Chandler, Chris & Marion Waters. 1979 Gabriels Horn House Ltd 136-138 Highland Road, Eastney Portsmouth run by Marion and Chris Waters. It grew to be Boosey & Hawkes’ second biggest customer in the UK, secondly only to their 295 Regent Street, London flagship shop. May 1980 The Bar in the cellars below Gabriels Horn House, 136 - 138 Highland Road, Eastney, Portsmouth June 1982. Chris Waters at the Radio Victory Road Show at the Ideal Home Exhibition, Guildhall Portsmouth taking about Tubas. April 1982 Another Chris Waters at the Radio Victory Road Show at the Ideal Home Exhibition, Guildhall Portsmouth taking about Tubas moment. April 1982 Sinah Warren and the Arthur Ward Band on a fancy dress night; Roger Hammond (Trumpet).December 1984 Sinah Warren and the Arthur Ward Band on a fancy dress night; Mick Reeve, Malcom Parrot & Bryan King. December 1984 Sinah Warren and the Arthur Ward Band on a fancy dress night; Arthur Ward “The Monk”.December 1984 The Arthur Ward Band, Sinah Warren mid-80’s. Arthur Ward (Drums), Mick Reeve (Vocals), Malcom Parrot (Bass Guitar), Taff Jones (Trumpet/Flugel), Bryan King, (Tenor/Flute) and Chris Waters (Trombone/Bass Trumpet). 1985 The Arthur Ward Band, Sinah Warren early-80’s. Arthur Ward (Drums), Mick Reeve (Vocals), Malcom Parrot (Bass Guitar), Roger Hammon (Trumpet/Flugel), Bryan King, (Clarinet) and Chris Waters (Trombone) 1985. A glum pose from Chris Waters, Mick Reeve, Malcome Parrott and Taff Jones in an interval! 1985 Reg Pettit with the Arthur Ward Band, Clarence Pier. Date Unknown. 1986 Chris Waters and his assistant Baaaarry the Sheep winning the Classic fM UK Peripatetic Music Teacher of the Year award at the Royal Albert Hall, November 2009. 29 IMPORTANT YOUNG MUSICIAN HISTORY * The Eastney Modern School Band and School Orchestra note:- In 1961, Wesley Johnson, the Music Advisor for Portsmouth introduced a pilot scheme to teach brass, woodwind and non-fretted stringed instruments at Eastney Modern School, John Pounds Girls School, Southern Grammar School and the Technical High School. Specialist teachers were employed, such as Benny Freeman (Violins) from the Savoy Ballroom, George Hunnisett (Clarinet), Fred Monk (Brass), Brother Eddie Legget from the Salvation Army (Brass), Harold Price ex-Royal Marines’ Band Sargent (Brass) and Ted Metcalfe (‘cello and Double Bass). All were inspirational teachers and very soon bands were formed at all schools, with orchestras also at Eastney Modern and Technical High. The aim was to prepare the young musicians for service in Her Majesty’s Royal Marines’ Band Service and many went on the be proud Royal Marines’ Bandsmen and some became Bandmasters, with others just enjoying their music whilst pursuing other careers and joining local brass bands. Military bands and orchestras, with Martin Restall opening Restall Violin Shop in 1979 and Chris Waters opening his brass and woodwind shop, Gabriels Horn House Ltd in 1978. Wesley Johnson and the teachers inspired many of the Portsmouth musicians of the 60’s, 70’s and beyond.