The Trumpet - Biography
Jon’s took up the cornet aged seven, just ten years later his achievements included;
Jon studied with Richard Martin (Principal Royal Northern Sinfonia) before accepting a place at the Guildhall School of Music alongside luminaries such as Alison Balsom and Bill Cooper (The Barmy Army). He graduated after studies with Paul Benniston (Principal LPO), Anne McAneny (LPO), Paul Cosh (BBC Symphony Orchestra) and Steve Keavy (Amsterdam Baroque). Masterclasses with Murray Gregg (Opera North), John Miller (Principal RNCM) and Rod Franks (LSO) were complemented by solo performances and recitals throughout the world alongside TV & Radio broadcasts.
Highlights included playing for the Royal Family, Archbishop of Canterbury and Millennium Bridge opening. Concerts included venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, The Barbican Centre, Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool), Liverpool Cathedral. The Anvil (Basingstoke), Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Theatre Royal, Newcastle Race Course, Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Sunderland's Stadium of Light and the Edinburgh Festival.
Overseas tours included Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Holland, Italy and The USA.
In 2003, Jon made the difficult decision to concentrate entirely on his vocal career and sold almost all of his 15 trumpets most of which are now gracing the worlds top concert halls. Despite some recording and film soundtrack credits, his trumpet career is now focused solely on teaching.
- Youngest ever member (9 years old) and 9 years service as Principal Trumpet with Whickham School Band
- Solo Cornet with the Championship section Newcastle Brown Ale Brass Band
- Principal Trumpet & Concerto Soloist in the USA with NYCO
- 2nd Trumpet with the Young Sinfonia
- Concert performances with the Royal Northern Sinfonia
- Grade 8 ABRSM Cornet
Jon studied with Richard Martin (Principal Royal Northern Sinfonia) before accepting a place at the Guildhall School of Music alongside luminaries such as Alison Balsom and Bill Cooper (The Barmy Army). He graduated after studies with Paul Benniston (Principal LPO), Anne McAneny (LPO), Paul Cosh (BBC Symphony Orchestra) and Steve Keavy (Amsterdam Baroque). Masterclasses with Murray Gregg (Opera North), John Miller (Principal RNCM) and Rod Franks (LSO) were complemented by solo performances and recitals throughout the world alongside TV & Radio broadcasts.
Highlights included playing for the Royal Family, Archbishop of Canterbury and Millennium Bridge opening. Concerts included venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, The Barbican Centre, Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool), Liverpool Cathedral. The Anvil (Basingstoke), Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Theatre Royal, Newcastle Race Course, Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Sunderland's Stadium of Light and the Edinburgh Festival.
Overseas tours included Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Holland, Italy and The USA.
In 2003, Jon made the difficult decision to concentrate entirely on his vocal career and sold almost all of his 15 trumpets most of which are now gracing the worlds top concert halls. Despite some recording and film soundtrack credits, his trumpet career is now focused solely on teaching.
