Who are these Hanson people???

Hanson Clarinets is a family firm based in Marsden, West Yorkshire, England.

view over Marsden from the workshop

The founder Alastair began playing in a local band at the age of four.  Upon completing his studies of music and instrument technology in 1989 he began his first company and went on to work in cooperation with instrument manufacturers all around the world.  Although Alastair still finds time to play professionally most of his time is devoted to instrument making.  His expertise and experience in instrument design and production is recognised by even the largest musical instrument producers, generating international demand for his services as a consultant within the industry.  Local demand is more likely to be Spaniels Charlotte and Sasha wanting a walk.

Professional playing took up much of Jenny’s time until the arrival of baby Lucy in late 2007.   Since graduating from Royal College of Music, London, Jenny has appeared in concert, on stage, in film and recorded with many of the country's leading orchestras and international artists and  was awarded a NESTA fellowship in 2006.   Her playing career is diverse; Classical, Pop, Folk or Opera; From Shirley Bassey in Hyde Park, Karine Polwart at Celtic Connections to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in her native Scotland.  Most recently Jenny recorded solo violin parts for the Universal Studios film Leap Year and was featured in the most recent commonwealth celebrations with a solo work and short film debuted at Westminster Abbey for the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prime minister and Heads of States.

Life in Hanson world has just become a little more hectic as Jenny and Alastair have a new baby.....not much sleeping going on!

Grateful thanks also goes to our fantastic staff, subcontractors, specialist suppliers and worldwide distributors.  Experts in their fields around the globe working together to deliver our customers quality products and professional service.

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                                                  Hanson Clarinet Company, Pule Hill Farm, White Lea, Marsden,  West Yorkshire. HD7 6NJ  

                                  tel. 01484 848060    fax. 01484 848069    e-mail: info@hansonmusic.co.uk

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