Meet the leader

Born in Stroud in 1963 Adrian began the violin at the age of 6. At secondary school he became leader of the school orchestra and of the North Avon Orchestra. During his final year he passed his grade 8 with distinction and his A level in music, he then went into the piano trade. Adrian joined CAMEO [St Mary players] in 1979 for 5 years and then again in 1987. He became leader of the orchestra in 1991.