Ray Northcott

Classical percussionist. He began his musical career at the age of seven as a drummer with the International Staff Band Of The Salvation Army . At 15, he was the first percussionist ever invited to join the National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain. When he was conscripted into the Royal Air Force, aged 18, he became a member of The Central Band Of The Royal Air Force, which he played with for six years. Former member of the London Symphony Orchestra (1962-2003; Sub-Principal Percussion in 1962).