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Sponsors and Supporters Principal Sponsor
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers Since sending a donation to the first concert, the Haberdashers Company has kindly supported Tuba to Cuba, as well as sponsoring the shipment of instruments to Cuba and the production of promotional T-Shirts. We are hugely grateful to the Haberdashers Company, and in particular former Clerk, Captain D Fisher.
Sponsors
Young’s Suit Hire – Eldon Street Branch Young’s and in particular Branch Manager Phil have been spectacular in their support of young performers. If one of our young musicians doesn’t have the appropriate concert wear, this has been provided by Young’s.
Phil Parker’s Ltd –The Brass Instrument Specialists All the staff at Parker’s have been a fantastic in helping us – from supplying packing crates for instruments and delivering them to our door on Sunday mornings to coming to play in concerts! Huge thanks must go to Adrian, Will, Hugh, Alec and Andy for their tireless support right from the start.
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation Haberdashers’ Aske’s has not only provided the venue for two Tuba to Cuba concerts, but has worked so hard in every way imaginable to support us. From staff and department-level donations, to performances by IT teachers and constant moral support, Aske’s has given all they can to ensure the success of these concerts. Special thanks must go to Principal Dr Elizabeth Sidwell and Mr Paul Durgan.
Marx Memorial Library As well as being the venue for the very first Tuba to Cuba concert, the Marx Memorial Library has been with us through thick and thin, providing endless amounts of goodwill, as well as technical assistance in getting these concerts off the ground. Huge thanks go to Librarian Patricia Collins for all her help.
Trinity College of Music Roger Arjente, head of Brass at Trinity and Principal Bass Trombone in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has been a fantastic help in the past year, providing contacts and introducing Trinity students to the world of Tuba to Cuba. We would like to extend greatful thanks to all the staff and students at Trinity College of Music, and in particular Philip Hall and Rob Parton.
Mr Tuba – The Tuba Specialist Mark Carter – Mr Tuba – has kindly spread the word of Tuba to Cuba far and wide around the country.
Supporters Mr Leon Ives ∙ Mr Anthony Maloney ∙ Ms Karen Thompson ∙ Mr Ben Roberts Ms Karen Lovell ∙ Mr John Skinner ∙ The Atlantis Bookshop The Centre for Young Musicians Mr Andy Grappy ∙ Mr Joe Hassan ∙ Mr Roger Arjente ∙ Mr Graham Lee Mr Patrick Sheridan Mr Richard Phallas ∙ Mr Joe Cook ∙ Mr John Edney
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