Alex Buttery
Percussionist

Alex has just finished studying for a music degree at Salford University and is now working in a school in New Mills.

Her first introduction to banding came when she was 15 years of age. She joined the Whaley Bridge Band playing Solo Trombone. Under the direction of Alan Wycherly the band progressed to the National Finals in Nottingham.

She took a short break from banding to concentrate on her studies but return to Whaley Bridge (under the direction of Tony Wyatt). The band at that time needed a percussionist and Alex stepped in to take up the challenge.

Neddy (Soprano) approached her to help out the VBS Poynton Band at the Buxton Entertainment Contest on percussion. She did, reluctantly, but enjoyed it immensely and with the band winning decided to join.

"I'm looking forward to my time at Poynton" said Alex. "The players in the band have been great and made me feel really welcome. The only problem is Dave's (Percussion) liking for 'Spring Onions' he can really stink sometimes!".

My favourite test pieces are Variations on an Enigma and Resurgam.