Alexander Stead

Alexander is a Northern Irish horn player and teacher. In 2015, he graduated with a MMus in Orchestral performance from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where he studied with Tim Thorpe, Angus West and Anneke Scott. He now lives in Edinburgh where he manages his busy schedule as a freelance musician and music educator. Alex has worked as a freelance musician with numerous groups, including The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Opera, Welsh National Opera, Novello Orchestra, Opera Bohemia, Opera'r Ddraig and Southern Pro Musica. He has performed on Radio 3 and Classic FM and at Numerous Festivals across Europe, including the BBC Proms, The Ravello Festival in Italy and The Royal Highland show. As a conductor, Alexander has led several groups, including the Queen's University Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Borough Brass ensemble and is currently a rehearsal conductor for the Band of the Royal Foreign Legion Scotland. Alexander is in high demand as a music educator, and has worked with Fife Music Service, Renfrewshire Music Service, Berkshire Maestros music Hub as well as the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland and the Berkshire Youth Symphony Orchestra.