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Gareth Small is a distinguished Professor of Trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), with additional teaching affiliations at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He has served as Principal Trumpet with the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester since 2007, following his studies at the Royal Academy of Music (1989–1993) and early career as Assistant-Principal Trumpet in Manchester. A versatile performer, he is a member of Hallé Brass and London Brass, and has guested as Principal Trumpet with nearly every major British orchestra, including the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), Philharmonia, and BBC Symphony Orchestra.
- Education: Studied at the Royal Academy of Music (London, 1989–1993).
- Performance Highlights: Soloist at the European Brass Band Championship (2016), with works dedicated to him by composers like Alun Hoddinott and Helen Grime.
- Media & Industry Contributions: Recorded for over 100 TV adverts (British Airways, Sainsbury’s, etc.) and featured in blockbuster film soundtracks such as Beauty and the Beast, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Avengers Endgame.
- Awards & Honors: FRAM, GRSM(Hons), ARAM, LRAM, LTCL.
As a clinician and session musician, Small bridges classical, popular, and cinematic music, while maintaining active roles in education and ensemble performance. His career exemplifies the intersection of academic instruction and professional artistry in brass instrument specialization.
