Downton Band

Erik Jonassen

 

Position 2nd Cornet
Nickname The Viking
When/How I started banding 1999 – Joined Stangaland Skolekorps (OK, Norwegian! Translation: Stangaland School band/Junior band). 3rd Cornet, Soprano Cornet, Principal Cornet
2004 – Joined Stangaland Brass (senior band). 3rd Cornet, 2nd Cornet, Repiano Cornet.
2008 – Quit both bands and went to university in Southampton, and joined Downton Band on 2nd Cornet.
Best-ever banding moment Coming 2nd in 4th section with Downton at Regionals 2009
Worst-ever/most embarrassing banding moment Trying to play the soprano solo in “Selections from Lord of the Rings” with sticking valves. Not such a good idea, apparently…
When I joined Downton Band November 2008
Favourite band piece Don’t think there’s a particular one that stands out.
Least favourite band piece Most arrangements of popular music. Some songs are not meant for brass bands, and that is how they should continue their existence.
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