PETER CROCKER (trombone tenor, trombone alto, sackbut) »
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Biography
Since moving to London to study in 2005, Peter has had a diverse musical career, playing with orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the band of the Grenadier Guards. Peter can also be heard playing with The Metropolitan Sinfonia on Channel 4's Drama 'Britz'.
Orchestral Work
Orchestras: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Chameleon Arts Orchestra, Charivari Agreable Simfonie, London Musical Arts Orchestra (LMA Orchestra), London Pops Orchestra, Musical Associates (UK) Limited, Royal Ballet Sinfonia, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sinfonia Verdi, Thames Chamber Orchestra. Shows: King & I.
Peter's orchestral work also includes Guildhall Symphony Orchestra, European Union Youth Orchestra (principal), Trinity Symphony Orchestra, Worcester Cathedral Orchestra and Choir, Young Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra (principal), Metropolitan Sinfonia (principal), Band of the Grenadier Guards, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Chethams Symphony Orchestra (principal).
Pete is also principal trombone for the pit band in the musical Frank's Closet. Pete also held the trombone chair for The King and I, for the Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 production at The Curve Theatre in Leicester.
Numerous chamber ensembles including SE10 Brass Ensemble and the Meantime Bones Trombone Quartet.
Television appearances with Leon Jackon on Children in Need 2008 and in his music video, Creative.
Education
Peter's schooling took place at Chetham's School of Music. Peter's graduate studies took place at Guilhall School of Music (MMus in Orchestral training, 2009-2011), Trinity College of Music (BMus 1st class, 2005-2009).
Prizes and Awards
- Scholaship, supported by the City of London Corporation, 2009-2010
- Phillip Jones Brass Competition (Winner with SE10 Brass Ensemble, 2005)
- BBC Big Band Competition (Winner, 2004)
Teachers: Graham Lee, Mark Templeton, Kevin Price, Phil Goodwin, Robert Burtenshaw.
Masterclasses with: Jiggs Wiggham, Ian Bousfield, Dennis Wick, Christian Lindberg.
Peter joined Morgensterns in January 2008
Peter's web profile was last updated 12th May 2012