Former Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama graduate Chris Avison has been appointed Principal Trumpet of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

Study

Chris studied at the RWCMD with Philippe Schartz and worked with the Welsh National Opera and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. His role in college ensembles was extended by the formation of the Bute Brass quintet.

Bute Brass subsequently held an Educational residency at Aldeburgh culminating in a Snape Maltings Recital in January 2009. Chris has performed for the Prince of Wales on three occasions during his studies in Cardiff and subsequently undertook postgraduate studies at Royal Academy of Music.

Chris has performed for the Prince of Wales on three occasions during his studies in Cardiff and subsequently undertook postgraduate studies at Royal Academy of Music4BR

Pro orchestras

He has also appeared with many professional orchestras and ensembles and on several recordings, most notably 'Dragons' Rise – A Tribute to Professor James Watson', a CD featuring Chris as a soloist, accompanied by Marylebone Brass, to raise money for the James Watson Fund.

Prior to joining the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, he regularly performed with many leading professional ensembles and orchestras.