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Biography
Simon has been a freelance horn player for over twenty years. Since leaving the RAF Central Band, where he was principal horn, Simon has worked with many ensembles including the London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, Halle Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Ballet, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Viva, Sadlers Wells Opera.

Simon is an experienced teacher and was Horn specialist for Leicestershire Arts and Education (2003 - 2008), which involved working with 8 - 18 year olds, both teaching Horn and section coaching.

As an extension of his work at Leicestershire Arts, Simon is regularly booked to provide Brass instrument demonstrations on Tuba, French Horn, Trumpet and Trombone with the pianist Abigail Johnson, both at schools and within the community, details of which can be seen at Brass Master.org.

Orchestral Work
Orchestras: Bath Philharmonia, English Festival Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Simon's orchestral work also includes London Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, Halle Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Royal Ballet, Welsh Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Viva, Sadlers Wells Opera.

Simon's West End show work includes:

• My Fair Lady
• Sound of Music
• Oliver
• Phantom of the Opera

Education
Simon's graduate studies took place at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall and the Royal Academy of Music where he gained a BA (Hons).

Teachers: Alfred Cursue and Derek Taylor

Simon joined Morgensterns in May 2007

Simon's web profile was last updated 18th Dec 2010

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