Thomas Findlay

Cornish-born Horn player Tom Findlay studied the horn in France, before moving back to Cornwall, where he was taught by Jaqueline Kershaw who inspired him to pursue a career as a horn player. Tom was principle horn of the Cornwall Youth Orchestra, performing at both the Birmingham Symphony Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Tom was also principle of the County brass ensemble, where he made his debut as a soloist, playing John Iveson’s arrangement of Hoagy Carmicheal’s Stardust in several venues across Cornwall, including the Minack theatre. Tom is currently studying with Simon Rayner at the Royal College of Music, London where he is the holder of the Wyseliot Scholarship. Recent London performances include Shostakovich's 8th symphony with the Campanella Orchestra, Dvorjak's ninth with the Apollo Philharmonic and works by Mark-Anthony Turnage with the RCM symphony orchestra. As well as playing in orchestras, Tom is a keen chamber music player and is one of the founding members of the Maritime Woodwind quintet. He enjoys playing all styles of music, from Bach to front! Tom is also a keen composer for brass and has had his works played across Cornwall.