Gday, I’m Chris – part of the Solo Cornet team.

If you’ve seen the band recently then I’m the big hairy dude who was probably playing too loud.

I play trumpet for several groups in town but save all my cornet playing for Sumner. The trumpet playing explains the “too loud” part. All trumpet players have a strong belief that everyone wants to hear how awesome the trumpet is – that, and the simple fact that it’s a huge amount of fun.

I have lived in the Sumner-Redcliffs area for 19 years, raising three kids who are now in their teens and twenties. I love the fact that Sumner is my local community band. It is a real privilege to be a part of events that are important to our community such as Christmas carols and the ANZAC day parade.