Keith Watts is Birmingham born and bred.  Passing through the Young People’s sections he was commissioned a Senior Bandsman in 1961.

 

For the first 2 years in Birmingham Citadel band he sat next to his Father, Alfred, playing Euphonium before moving onto Bass Trombone for 7 years.  He returned to Euphonium in 1970 and spent many years as Principal Euphonium featuring as soloist on countless occasions.

 

Although originally qualifying in engineering, following a spell at Birmingham Conservatoire Keith spent 35 years teaching brass musicians.  For 10 years, prior to his retirement in 2005, Keith was Head of the Music Service in Sandwell.

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Family: Wife (Glenis), Sons (Christopher and Adrian)

Current Employment: Retired

Hobbies:Rugby-since my son moved to New Zealand I’m torn between England and All Blacks

Favourite Food: Chinese.....quite partial to a visit to Wing Wah!

Favourite Film: The Sound of Music...the last time I sat on the back row with Glenis!

Favourite Band Piece: Constant Trust and Resurgam