Howard Snell

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Howard Dunster Snell (born 21 September 1936) was born in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, England. Study: Snell trained at the Royal Academy of Music in London (1953–56), studying trumpet with George Eskdale, then Principal Trumpet with the London Symphony Orchestra. He also studied piano, harmony and counterpoint. Together with Cornelius Cardew, Richard Rodney Bennett, Ncholas Maw and others he was active in starting an unofficial New Music Club. Cardew and Bennett both wrote several solo works for Snell to play: they included Cardew's Rhythmic Pieces and Bennett's Parallels, both of which, several years later (late 1950s), he performed at an Aldeburgh Festival Concert with the composers in the Jubilee Hall. Career as trumpeter: Snell's first position as a trumpet player was as Principal Trumpet with the Sadlers Wells Opera Orchestra (1957-1960). In September 1960 he joined the London Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Principal, moving later in the 60s to the Principal chair. While with the LSO he recorded (EMI) as a soloist (Grace Williams Concerto) and twice on BBC1TV (Hummel, Haydn). He was a member of the LSO's Board of Directors for nine years (1966–75), the last five of which were as chairman. During this period he also held the position of Principal Trumpet with the London Sinfonietta continuing his interest in contemporary music. Hans Werner Henze's Sonatina for Solo Trumpet (dedicated to Snell) was another result of this interest. On leaving the LSO in August 1976, of

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Leopold Stokowksi: Decca Recordings 1965-1972

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(99) Brass Music

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Williams Fairey Band: Spanish Impressions

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European Championships 1989 - Highlights

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