Stephen Randall was born and brought up in Eastcote and has lived in Pinner for the last 30 years.  His father, Stan, was a brilliant self-taught pianist who also played accordion, trumpet, ukulele (a la George Formby) and harmonica and would make a reasonable job of playing any musical instrument that came within his grasp.  Stephen inherited his father’s love of music and studied clarinet from the age of 12 at the Harrow School of Music with Betty Connah gaining distinction at Grade 8, and winning the Mayor of Harrow’s prize for music in 1972.

After A-levels Stephen had to choose between a career in music and in engineering.  Deciding that engineering was the more secure option, he studied chemical engineering at Imperial College.  He now works as an environmental consultant with a major UK engineering firm.  However, music has continued to be a major part of his life and Stephen has taken every opportunity to play in local orchestras, ensembles and bands.  He has been principal clarinet in the Harrow Concert Band for over 20 years and joined Harrow Symphony Orchestra in 2000.

In addition to the clarinet, Stephen is an accomplished tuba player and plays regularly with Highgate Brass Decet.  He also dabbles in composition; his march “Blue Arrow” has been adopted by Harrow Concert Band as their signature tune.