John Wilbraham

British Trumpet Virtuoso

British trumpeter and Professor of Trumpet (born April 15, 1944 in Bournemouth, England, UK - died April 5, 1998 in Wells, Somerset, England, UK). He studied at the Royal Academy of Music (1962-1965). His career began in 1966 with the New Philharmonia Orchestra. Two years later he became Principal Trumpet of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1972, he moved to the BBC Symphony Orchestra, as Principal Trumpet, remaining there for nine years. In the late 1980s, he was Co-Principal of the Philharmonia Orchestra. He was a member of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble for five years. He taught at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Birmingham School of Music, and the Royal Military School of Music. His marriage to the harpist Susan Drake was dissolved.