Peter joined the LSO Trombone section when he was only 19 years old in 1968. He was Assistant Principal when he left the Orchestra in 1972.
Peter was a founder and former president of the British Trombone Association with many publications to his credit. He earned particular recognition for his work with young people and had a long-standing association with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and the European Union Youth Orchestra.
As a teacher, brass specialist and conductor he took masterclasses and workshops in many European conservatoires as well as in the US. In 1996 his international reputation was confirmed by the presentation of the Neill Humfeld Award for excellence in trombone teaching by the International Trombone Association. He became a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1971, was elected a Fellow of the School in 1981 and was Head of the Wind, Brass and Percussion department from 1988 to 2008.
We send our condolences to Peter’s family, friends and colleagues.
Further Reading
Martin France: 1964–2024
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Martin France, a legendary drummer from the jazz world who played with the LSO on numerous occasions.
Obituary: David Cripps
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of David Cripps, former Principal Horn of the Orchestra, who passed away on 22 June 2024.
Sir Andrew Davis, 1944–2024
The LSO was saddened to hear of the death of conductor Sir Andrew Davis, a central figure in British music for many decades.
