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James Doherty (tuba) joined the National Youth Orchestra at 16 and was a finalist in the Shell London Symphony Orchestra competition, before gaining a scholarship to the Royal College of Music. He enjoys performing with orchestras and ensembles (becoming a member of Chaconne Brass in August 2000), and has also appeared as a soloist several times. Alongside a busy playing schedule, James has held teaching posts at a number of Independent Schools in Surrey and is currently the low brass specialist with Berkshire Maestros where he also conducts a variety of ensembles. James has worked as Orchestral Manager, Librarian and Stage Manager for the New London Orchestra (of which he was co-founder) and the European Community Youth Orchestra, including tours to all the European Capitals, America, Russia, Scandinavia and India. Away from music, James is a passionate motoring enthusiast and coaches advanced driving on road and track events in the UK and Europe. His ambition is to experience all the historic motor racing circuits before they all become housing estates and theme parks!