Nathan Cole is specialised in Orchestral Timpani and Percussion, Brass and Wind Band Percussion.
Graduate Percussion student of the Birmingham Conservatoire, International Staff Band of the Salvation Army, Bath Philharmonia Orchestra, Bristol Concert Orchestra (principal), New Bristol Sinfonia (principal), Brandon Hill Chamber Orchestra (percussion).
Other Playing experience: Reading Symphony Orchestra, Regency Sinfonia, London Gala Orchestra, Bath Opera, Bristol Opera, Flowers Band, Cwmaman Institute Band, City of Bristol Band, Bristol Easton Salvation Army Band.
Other Musical experience: Percussion teacher at Bristol Grammar School and Redland Senior School for Girls. Conductor of the Bristol Easton Salvation Army Junior Band.
Main influence on playing career: Benedict Hoffnung (London Mozart Players).
Musical idioms: Classical symphonies, romantic repertoire, Twentieth Century instrumental music, Opera etc. Very detailed knowledge of SA music.
