Tim Fosker
Tim began his musical career with the Royal Welch Fusiliers Band as principal flautist, after studying for 2 years with Alan Melly in Dorset. After travelling with the Royal Welch Fusiliers Band to Berlin, where they were based from 1989-1992, he returned to England in 1991 for a year to study with Graham Mayger (flute), Paul Harvey (saxophone) and Sarah Duller (harp) at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. In 1993, Tim became principal flautist for the newly formed Prince of Wales's Divisional Band (Lucknow), with which he travelled extensively.
In 1996, Tim left the Army to pursue a teaching and performing career and is now a freelance flautist, saxophonist, clarinetist and teacher in the Wiltshire area. As well as solo work, he plays flute and piccolo for the North Wilts Symphony Orchestra, saxophone for Bath Symphony Orchestra, other orchestras, shows, opera and choral societies in the county and beyond. Tim also plays in his own professional ensemble - The Original Sax Quartet
As well as performing, Tim teaches at Sheldon School, Hardenhuish School, Abbeyfield School, Bradfield College (Berkshire) and St Paul's Primary School. In Wiltshire he has established some very successful ensembles (3 flute ensembles and a sax ensemble), winning awards in the Devizes Eisteddfod and the Mid-Somerset Festival. Tim is an ISM registered teacher of flute and saxophone and an Associate provider for
Wiltshire Music Connect
In 1996, Tim left the Army to pursue a teaching and performing career and is now a freelance flautist, saxophonist, clarinetist and teacher in the Wiltshire area. As well as solo work, he plays flute and piccolo for the North Wilts Symphony Orchestra, saxophone for Bath Symphony Orchestra, other orchestras, shows, opera and choral societies in the county and beyond. Tim also plays in his own professional ensemble - The Original Sax Quartet
As well as performing, Tim teaches at Sheldon School, Hardenhuish School, Abbeyfield School, Bradfield College (Berkshire) and St Paul's Primary School. In Wiltshire he has established some very successful ensembles (3 flute ensembles and a sax ensemble), winning awards in the Devizes Eisteddfod and the Mid-Somerset Festival. Tim is an ISM registered teacher of flute and saxophone and an Associate provider for
Wiltshire Music Connect
Terri Fosker
Terri took up the flute at the age of 10, studying with Lamond Clelland and Barbara Myers before continuing advanced studies with international flautist Susan Milan. She has over 25 years of experience as a freelance musician, specialising in flute, saxophone and music theory, delivering private coaching, individual and group lessons in schools, and leading various workshops within the age range of pre-school to adult.
Terri is also an experienced music copyist and has worked for many composers and professional musicians, laying out their music to publishing standard using Sibelius software.
As a solo performer, Terri has been privileged to perform and record some new works for solo flute and piano - "Le Roi Mysterieux" by Nigel Draycott and "Summer Music" by John Marsh, as well as performing as a guest soloist with Swindon Symphony Orchestra and many other concerts. She is principal flautist for Swindon Symphony Orchestra, and also plays flute, piccolo or saxophone with other local orchestras. As well as solo and orchestral work, Terri plays regularly for shows, musicals, opera and choral societies where she plays any combination of flute, piccolo, saxophone, clarinet and recorder. Terri also plays soprano sax in her own professional ensemble, The Original Sax Quartet.
Terri is also an experienced music copyist and has worked for many composers and professional musicians, laying out their music to publishing standard using Sibelius software.
As a solo performer, Terri has been privileged to perform and record some new works for solo flute and piano - "Le Roi Mysterieux" by Nigel Draycott and "Summer Music" by John Marsh, as well as performing as a guest soloist with Swindon Symphony Orchestra and many other concerts. She is principal flautist for Swindon Symphony Orchestra, and also plays flute, piccolo or saxophone with other local orchestras. As well as solo and orchestral work, Terri plays regularly for shows, musicals, opera and choral societies where she plays any combination of flute, piccolo, saxophone, clarinet and recorder. Terri also plays soprano sax in her own professional ensemble, The Original Sax Quartet.
The Original Sax Quartet
The Original Sax Quartet is our professional sax quartet and we pride ourselves in our versatility to suit both formal and informal occasions. Performances to date include recitals, festivals, weddings and corporate functions. Please visit our website www.originalsax.co.uk where you can find out more and hear us play.
Other Projects
We have always been actively involved in music and are members of the Independant Society of Musicians and The British Flute Society. We have served on the committees of Marden House Concerts as woodwind advisors, helped to set up the first Chippenham Arts Festival and, in 1999, we set up and directed 2 amateur ensembles - Fantasia Flute Ensemble, and Saxophonics, both of which were formed to give local musicians an opportunity to get together and perform. The groups were very successful, giving regular performances and even embarking on a tour of La Fleche in France.
We are available for shows, concerts, recitals, tuition and educational workshops. If you are interested in any aspect of the work we do, please contact us.
We are available for shows, concerts, recitals, tuition and educational workshops. If you are interested in any aspect of the work we do, please contact us.