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John Perkins (below receiving top national award from Princess Alexandra - more info..)
Throughout this second period at the RAM he studied the violin with Jack McDougal. John is a former Leader of the Kent Concert Orchestra and St Cecilia Strings and has been Leader of the 'Becker Ensemble' since its formation in 1988. In 1997 John was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) and in 1998 he completed his Master of Music Degree (MMus). He appeared as a solo violinist at the Royal Albert Hall in 1999, 2000 and 2001 with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. His popular recording of the 'Ashokan Farewell' (now released as a 'single' CD) was voted the highest new entry in the ClassicFM Hall of Fame 2000, 13th in the 2002 chart and 6th in the 2003 chart. John has been producing recordings since the mid-eighties working with military bands, brass bands, choirs, shanty groups, Big Bands, pop groups and enthusiasts! He has produced many recordings at Abbey Road studios and Sony Studios London as well as regular location recordings in concert halls, churches and cathedrals around the country
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