Laurence Astill

Laurence Astill is a London-based Saxophonist who is currently studying a Masters in Performance at the Royal College of Music. Having completed his undergraduate degree in Music at the University of Southampton, obtaining a 1st in performance, he began studying for his Masters of Performance under the tutelage of Kyle Horch in September this year. He has received a number of awards and grants from groups including: The Vicky Cox award from the Children’s Chronic Arthritis Association; and financial support from The Elmley Foundation and The Malvern Theatre Players. During his undergraduate degree at Southampton, he was chosen to perform in the ‘Southampton Showcase’ programme – a concert series displaying Southampton’s most talented musicians. As a member of the Momentum saxophone quartet, they were chosen to premiere Martin Humphries’ new work for saxophone quartet and chorus, ‘Moz Pit’. Not only does he enjoy performing as both a soloist and in ensembles, he also enjoys the theatrical side of performance. His pit band repertoire includes: The Drowsy Chaperone; Into the Woods and Whistle Down the Wind. Laurence regularly works with the acclaimed Theatre Director Patrick Sandford, whose latest show, ‘GROOMED’, has won multiple awards, including the Brighton Fringe Review Outstanding Theatre Award. Initially chosen as a stand-in saxophonist, it has developed into a continuing partnership with many shows planned for the future. Laurence is available for instrumental tuition and orchestral work in the greater London area. He holds an enhanced DBS certificate.