Alison Middleton

Instrument
Violin
Outside of BPO, what is your occupation?
Pharmacy Dispenser
How long have you been a member of BPO?
Since 1995
What inspired you to take up your instrument?
I was given the opportunity at Primary School to either play the violin or cello. Chose the violin due to it being a smaller & more manageable instrument to transport!
How did you come to join the orchestra?
I left Youth orchestra & was seeking a reputable orchestra to join. My teacher recommended BPO!
Most treasured occasion with the BPO?
I think it’s got to be playing the Snowman at Christmas with it being narrated & my son at a young age sitting in the audience following his picture book as we played the soundtrack to the film! He was probably about 6 at the time & is now a fantastic pianist studying Music at University.
Any moments you would rather forget?
Not at all!
Favourite composer? Least favourite composer?
John Williams for sure which comes for my love of film & musical theatre. I can’t see that I have a least favourite just treat them as a challenge & persevere!
Work(s) you would like to play before you die?
My daughter is a Harry Potter fan & I know it would be ticked off my bucket list if we could do the sound track to one of the films to the movie whilst it’s playing!