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Arthur Wilson (3)

British trombonist, and Professor of Trombone. Born 21 June 1927 in Battersea, South London, England, UK - Died 10 July 2010 in London, England, UK. He joined the [a=Coldstream Guards] in June 1944. Briefly, in 1950, he joined the [a=London Symphony Orchestra]. He joined the [a=Philharmonia Orchestra] in 1951, becoming Principal Trombone in 1952 until leaving the orchestra in 1979. After leaving the Philharmonia, Wilson joined the [a=Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden] as Co-Principal Trombone until 1981. Principal with the [a=English Chamber Orchestra], and a founding member of the [a=Philip Jones Brass Ensemble]. In 1967, he became Professor of Trombone at the [l=Royal College Of Music, London]; he held the post until 1999.