 Graham South was born in Harrogate, North Yorkshire and began as a cornet
player with the Tewit Youth Band. By the time he started his music degree at
The University of Manchester in 2002, he was regularly playing with an
eclectic mix of orchestras, brass bands and jazz ensembles. During his
degree, which involved studying trumpet with Tracey Redfern, principal
trumpet of Manchester Camerata, Graham often played principal trumpet for
the University Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonietta (chamber orchestra) and New Music Ensemble, as
well forming the Manchester University Big Band which he still directs. In
April 2005 he toured Northern Italy with the European Vacation Chamber
Orchestra playing Albinoni's B flat Trumpet Concerto (transcribed from the
original oboe concerto).
Having gained first class honours in his degree, Graham now works regularly
as a trumpet player with many orchestras in the North of England, including
the Mowbray Orchestra and Opus One Opera. He is also a busy composer,
studying as a part time postgraduate at The University of Manchester.
E-mail: graham_south@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07736 070 181
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