David Jackson

David Jackson is a Marimba and Four Mallet and Orchestral Percussion Tutor at the University of West London. With a career spanning decades, he has established himself as a prominent figure in percussion performance and music education.

• Education: Studied at the Royal College of Music (1989-1992) under Kevin Hathway and Janos Keszei
• Awards: Countess of Munster Scholarship, Martin Musical Scholarship, Shell/LSO Scholarship finalist
• Professional Experience: Full member of London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) since 1996, collaborations with leading conductors including Pierre Boulez
• Media Contributions: Performed on major film soundtracks such as Star Wars Trilogy, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Dedicated to both pedagogy and performance, his work bridges classical training with contemporary musical applications across orchestral and cinematic domains.