James Maynard

British classical trombone & euphonium player, composer, arranger, and Professor of Brass. Born in Norwich, England, UK. He attended the Royal Academy of Music. Whilst still studying at the RAM, he was appointed as 2nd Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra, where he also played Euphonium & Bass Trumpet, serving the orchestra from November 1998 to July 2021. He also did stints in the European Union Youth Orchestra and Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra. As a composer and arranger, he was commissioned to write a number of original works, including by the London Symphony Orchestra, The Brighton Festival, Onyx Brass, & LSO Discovery. Professor of Brass (Euphonium and Bass Trumpet) at the Royal Academy of Music since 2001.