Will Hall Trombonist and Brass Teacher
Bristol, North Somerset
Description
He went on to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama where he gained a Bachelor of Music with Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma with distinction under the tutelage of Chris Mowat. He performed with all the college ensembles including a solo performance of Berlioz’s Grande Symphonie Funebre et Triomphale with the Wind Band.
He was a regular prize winner, and his accolades include the Richard Clarkson Memorial Prize for the best all-around musician, the Linda Mowat post-graduate brass prize, and the EMI sound foundation bursary for postgraduate study. He was also awarded the position of Graduate assistant to the head of brass.
Will was later awarded the South Square Trust award to study at the Royal Academy of Music where he graduated with distinction, studying under Dennis Wick, Ian Bousfield and Dudley Bright. He also played with the National Youth Wind Band of Great Britain and was a member of the Britten Pears young artist’s programme.
Will has taught students ranging from age 7 to 87 both on a one-to-one basis, and also in groups. He is equally happy teaching beginners as he is preparing students for Diplomas and auditions for university. He currently teaches at The Downs School, Bristol, Taunton School and Blundells, Tiverton. He has previously held positions at Redmaids High School in Bristol and Cheltenham Ladies College, as well South Gloucestershire Music Service. Teaching duties include conducting ensembles, coaching chamber groups and leading orchestral sectionals. Will has previously worked for “Education Group”; a company devoted to taking music workshops to schools.
Musics in North Somerset BS20
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