Lindsay Shilling

British classical trombonist. Born 4 August 1959 in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. He played in local youth bands and The National Youth Brass Band Of Great Britain. He studied at the Royal College of Music, London (1977-1981), and after graduation he ventured into the world of freelance musicianship. On leaving College, he was asked to deputise with the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, and continued to work with them for several years. He was Sub-Principal Trombone with the London Symphony Orchestra (October 1994-January 1996) and Principal with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (September 1997-January 2005). Principal Trombone with the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden since January 2005. Principal Trombone also for London Brass. As a studio musician, he has featured on the soundtracks for Chicken Run, Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, and others. Professor of Trombone at the Royal College of Music, London since 1993.