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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 holds teaching posts at a number of Independent Schools and with the Berkshire Young Musicians Trust 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.
He now assists Mark with the administration of Chaconne and between them they attempt to keep the others under control! [editor's note: Ha!]