John Grant Email & Phone Number

Scottish conductor, John Grant, was brought up in Ayrshire and began his musical studies at the RSAMD in 1977, where his achievements included winning the Governor’s Recital Prize, The Chamber Music Prize and the Subject Prize for Flute. Having already been a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, John continued to establish himself as an orchestral musician by becoming a founder member of the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland whom he later appeared with as a soloist. In 1981, he began his professional career first freelancing with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Ballet and Welsh Opera, then holding posts with the Hallé Orchestra, Scottish Opera and, from 1987 to 2000, was Principal Flute with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. During this time, John also made many solo appearances and was a member of a number of chamber ensembles, including Paragon, the Chamber Group of Scotland and the Allander Ensemble. He also played as guest principal with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.Following studies with Maestri Jorma Panula and Benjamin Zander, John now dedicates his working life to conducting and music education, giving him the opportunity to work with many orchestras and bands, including the London Soloists Chamber Orchestra, Camerata Caledonia, West of Scotland Schools Symphony Orchestra and the National Children's Orchestra of Scotland, as well as creating many new performance opportunities for young musicians.

Listed skills include Chamber Music, Ensemble, Orchestral Music, Music Education, and 13 others.