Trumpet Biography
Jon’s took up the cornet aged seven, just ten years later his achievements included;
Youngest ever member and 9 years service with Whickham School Band
Solo Cornet with the Championship section Newcastle Brown Ale Brass Band
Principal Trumpet & Concerto Soloist in the USA with NYCO
2nd Trumpet with the Young Sinfonia
Concert performances with the Northern Sinfonia
Grade 8 ABRSM Cornet
Jon studied with Richard Martin (Northern Sinfonia) before accepting a place at the Guildhall School of Music alongside luminaries such as Alison Balsom.
He graduated after studies with Paul Benniston (Principal LPO), Anne McAneny (LPO), Paul Cosh (BBC Symphony Orchestra) and Steve Keavy (Amsterdam Baroque).
Masterclasses with Murray Gregg (Opera North), John Miller (Principal RNCM) and Rod Franks (LSO) were complemented by solo performances and recitals throughout the world alongside TV & Radio broadcasts.
Highlights included playing for the Royal Family, Archbishop of Canterbury and Millennium Bridge opening. Concerts included venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, The Barbican Centre, Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool), Liverpool Cathedral. The Anvil (Basingstoke), Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Theatre Royal, Newcastle Race Course, Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club, Sunderland's Stadium of Light and the Edinburgh Festival.
Overseas tours included Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Holland, Italy and The USA.
In 2003, Jon made the difficult decision to concentrate entirely on his vocal career and sold almost all of his 15 trumpets. Despite some recording and film soundtrack credits, his trumpet career is now focused solely on teaching.
Piano Biography
Jon began his piano studies at an early age with his father Michael, culminating in studies with Peter Bithell at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
After an excellent Grade 8 ABRSM examination result, Jon began teaching in 1999. Frequent forays into the world of accompanying have ranged from Brahms Cello Sonata with celebrated Cellist and conductor Jonathan Bloxham to accompanying the renowned mezzo soprano (Susan Legg).
Solo appearances have included Mozart sonatas, recordings and performances on Film soundtracks.
Jon Grave - Tenor
Something special in his beautiful voice
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Teaching
Jon began teaching in 1999 during his studies at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Over the next decade Jon built up a thriving private practice across London, teaching hundreds of students from the ages of 5 to 80, many from the countries top public schools (Westminster, Harrow, Eaton & Winchester)
Jon's tuition has helped former students gain places to study music at;
The Guildhall School of Music & Drama
The Royal College of Music
Trinity College of Music
The University of Oxford
The University of Cambridge
E15 Drama School
City University
The University of Kent
The University of Chichester
and the following top 100 ranked public schools;
Charterhouse School - Godalming
City of London School for Girls
Durham Cathedral Choir School (Music Scholarship)
Eaton College (Music Scholarship)
Harrow School
Latymer Upper School - Hammersmith
South Hampstead High School
Westminster School (Music Scholarship)
Wimbledon High School (Music Scholarship)
Winchester School (Music Scholarship)
and Jon has entered students for and achieved hundreds of succesful exam results including:
A*s in GCSE Music
ABRSM Grade 1-8 Singing
ABRSM Grade 1-8 Trumpet, Cornet & French Horn
ABRSM Grade 1-8 Piano
ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
Jon has taught at the E15 Drama School and in 2009 was appointed Lecturer of Singing at the University of Chichester, where he now teaches 20-30 singing students each year and gives group Masterclasses alongside private consultations in the West Sussex area. In 2011 Jon was appointed Group Vocal Tutor at Centre Stage Drama School.
Jon is frequently invited to give consultation lessons and masterclasses with Opera groups, Church choirs and A-Level music classes across the land.
His personal qualifications include;
Lecturer - University of Chichester 2009 - Present
Group Vocal Tutor - Centre Stage Drama School 2011 - Present
Group Vocal Tutor - E15 Drama School 2008
Group Vocal Tutor - Liturgical Music Course 2012 -
Guildhall School of Music & Drama 1999-2003 BMus Hons
A Level Music - A
GCSE Music - A*
GCSE Music History & Appreciation - A
Grade 8 Voice (Distinction)
Grade 8 Piano (Merit)
Grade 8 Cornet
Grade 5 Theory
Full CRB Check (Last in 2010)
Despite his performing trips to famous venues around the world, Jon is always delighted to welcome new students and is passionate about bringing the enjoyment of music to everyone.
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