Eric Crees

British classical trombonist, conductor, arranger, composer, teacher & Professor of Trombone, and juror. Born in 1952 in London, England, UK. He studied at the The Guildhall School Of Music & Drama and while there he began working with the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, who he would stay with for many years. He further studied composition at the University of Surrey. After leaving the University, he joined the London Symphony Orchestra in 1973 and after seven years became their Co-Principal Trombone, in which position he would stay for the next 20 years until 2000. In September 2000, he was appointed Section Principal Trombone of the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden and became their Director of Brass Soloists. In 2011, he formed The Symphonic Brass Of London, and became its Artistic Director. Professor of Trombone at The Guildhall School of Music & Drama.