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Paul Milner serves as Bass Trombone professor at the Royal College of Music where he provides individual specialist tuition and chamber coaching to students. He simultaneously maintains an active performance career as Principal Bass Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 2007.
His professional background includes:
- Studied bass trombone at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester
- Earned Diploma in Professional Performance from RNCM
- Served as Principal Bass Trombone with Orchestra of Opera North, Leeds (1993-2007)
- Principal Bass Trombone with London Symphony Orchestra (2007-present)
Professor Milner is deeply committed to music education through multiple channels. He actively participates in the LSO Discovery education department, performing for children in hospitals, coaching gifted young musicians, and engaging in community projects. For the past decade, he has served as brass coach for the Mediterranean Youth Orchestra, demonstrating his dedication to nurturing emerging talent across international boundaries.
His research and professional interests focus on:
- Advanced trombone performance techniques
- Orchestral brass section leadership
- Music education methodologies for brass instruments
- Chamber music coaching strategies
- Historical performance practices for trombone
Originally born in Edinburgh, Milner moved to Manchester to pursue his musical education at the Royal Northern College of Music, establishing the foundation for his dual career as both a distinguished orchestral musician and respected educator.
