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Eric Crees

British classical trombonist, conductor, arranger, composer, teacher & Professor of Trombone, and juror. Born in 1952 in London, England, UK. He studied at the [l305416] and while there he began working with the [a=Philip Jones Brass Ensemble], who he would stay with for many years. He further studied composition at the [l=University of Surrey]. After leaving the University, he joined the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] in 1973 and after seven years became their Co-Principal Trombone, in which position he would stay for the next 20 years until 2000. In September 2000, he was appointed Section Principal Trombone of the [a=Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden] and became their Director of [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/10151059-Royal-Opera-House-Brass-Soloists]Brass Soloists[/url]. In 2011, he formed [a=The Symphonic Brass Of London], and became its Artistic Director. Professor of Trombone at The Guildhall School of Music & Drama.