Beyond the Stave

Woodwind Doubling

Paul Saunders

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By successfully adding saxophones and flutes to his portfolio Paul has become one of the most versatile woodwind players on the London scene. Previous West End shows include: Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, The Producers, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Full Monty, My Fair Lady, Ghost, Chicago, Top Hat and many more… Paul’s current post is the clarinet chair on the West End production of Wicked, a post he has held since the show opened in 2006. As the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s multi-instrumental consultant, Paul’s role is two- fold.

Andy Findon

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Andy is Europe’s most recorded flute player, featured on countless film, TV, and album recordings, and renowned for his innovative solo releases and long-standing role in the Michael Nyman Band. A master of both traditional and rare woodwinds, he is London’s go-to “ethnic” instrumentalist and a key contributor to the Spitfire Audio sample libraries. Andy also composes extensively for music libraries and performs with acclaimed groups such as Home Service, Gryphon, and major London orchestras. His career blends classical, folk, rock, and global music with unmatched versatility.

Chris Hatton

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Chris is a London-based freelance woodwind specialist with a diverse career in orchestral, chamber, and theatre work. A Guildhall School of Music & Drama graduate, he is acclaimed for his versatility on clarinet, saxophone, and flute, performing in London’s West End and on tours across the UK and abroad. He has received several awards for his performances and also teaches at various London junior conservatoires and independent schools.

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