Paul Cosh

Paul Cosh serves as an Instrumental Tutor at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield, bringing over four decades of distinguished experience as a brass performer and educator. His career includes a thirty-year tenure as Senior Lecturer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and sixteen years as a member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Education

• Studied trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music under William Overton (Principal Trumpet of the BBC Symphony Orchestra)

Research and Professional Focus

Cosh specializes in brass performance techniques, orchestral training, and music pedagogy. His expertise in cornet and trumpet performance is internationally recognized through consultations, clinics, and the nationwide "Brass Playing Essentials" education project for Brass Band England, significantly influencing brass education methodology across the UK.

Professional Recognition

• Fellowship of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Mentorship and Performance Career

Cosh has trained numerous students who now hold principal positions in major orchestras globally. His performance career spans collaborations with legendary conductors including Leonard Bernstein, Claudio Abbado, and Sir Simon Rattle, alongside work in film soundtracks (Gandhi, Superman series), West End musicals (Evita), and recordings with artists such as Diana Ross and George Michael.

Additional Contributions

He serves as an external examiner for leading conservatoires including the Royal Academy of Music and Royal Northern College of Music, and maintains active involvement in the brass band community through nationwide educational initiatives.