William A. Pollard

At the age of 11 Bill started his music career by learning to play the Cornet for his school band in Sheffield where he grew up. He then taught himself to play the Trombone and joined a local brass band, touring the country to take part in various national band competitions.

In 1966, at the age of 15½, he joined the army as a musician and enjoyed many overseas postings, with extended tours in Northern Ireland, France, Cyprus, Kenya, Iran, Bermuda and the USA. He also attended The Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. Bill culminated his Army career in 1977 as an instructor at his Regiment's Depot.

Bill is now retired and lives with his wife of over fifty-four years. Since retiring he has been a TV and film extra, and has become a published music composer, arranger and author of several books.