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Adam Howcroft

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About Adam

London based professional horn player
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Beckenham

Originally from Bridlington, East Yorkshire, Adam attended Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester until 2007 and was a member of the National Youth Orchestra, becoming Principal Horn in his final year. Adam continued his studies at the Royal College of Music as a foundation scholar and an ABRSM scholar, receiving additional support from The Countess of Munster Musical Trust. Since graduating, Adam has had a varied freelance career including trials with the Ulster Orchestra, Opera North, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, BBC Philharmonic, Northern Ballet, Halle orchestra, BBC concert orchestra and the City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Adam has also worked with major orchestras including the Philharmonia Orchestra, London Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras, Bournemouth symphony, BBC Scottish symphony, London Concert Orchestra and The British Sinfonietta. Aside from classical music, Adam has toured with Rick Wakeman (Yes), and has performed with Deep Purple, Glenn Hughes (Black Sabbath) and Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden). Adam has recorded for Pink Floyd and Rick Wakeman and in 2014 played Principal Horn in the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. He has also recorded and toured with art rock band These New Puritans in Europe, America and Japan, and has travelled to Dubai and India whilst working with Bollywood artist Arijit Singh.

Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching
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