John Thurgood

GRSM, ARCM

Horn professor

John Thurgood studied at the Royal College of Music with Julian Baker.
On leaving the RCM he joined the Ulster Orchestra as third horn for 18
months. He then became the Principal Horn of the English National Opera
orchestra, a position he still holds.

In 1995 John was invited to join the English Chamber Orchestra as Principal
Horn and continues to perform with them throughout the world. He has
appeared as a soloist with the Orchestra on many occasions in this country
and abroad. John is a prominent chamber musician, playing as a member of
the E.C.O Ensemble and numerous guest appearances with other leading
chamber groups.

John regularly works in the commercial field on numerous diverse projects
such as Gladiator, John Barry and Taylor Swift. Recent recordings have
included Amazon’s 'Lord of the Rings', Disney’s 'Little Mermaid' and 'Spider
Man' for Sony’s Playstation.

Faculties / departments: Brass