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John Wilbraham

British trumpeter and Professor of Trumpet. Born on April 15, 1944 in Bournemouth, England, UK - Died on April 5, 1998 in Wells, Somerset, England, UK. He studied at the [l527847] (1962-1965). His career began in 1966 with the [a=New Philharmonia Orchestra]. Two years later he became Principal Trumpet of the [a=Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]. In 1972, he moved to the [a=BBC Symphony Orchestra], as Principal Trumpet, remaining there for nine years. In the late 1980s, he was Co-Principal of the [a=Philharmonia Orchestra]. He was a member of the [a=Philip Jones Brass Ensemble] for five years. He taught at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Birmingham School of Music, and the Royal Military School of Music. His marriage to the harpist [a=Susan Drake] was dissolved.