Ashley Buxton
Trumpet

Ashley began his musical life as a cornet player under the direction of his father. His background lies in the brass band world where he has thrived and held positions including principal cornet for Nottingham City Transport Band.

It was obvious that his talents did not only lie with the cornet and by the age of fourteen he held the positions of principal trumpet in the County Youth Band, Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Band

Ashley was awarded a scholarship to study music in the county and went from strength to strength, At the age of eighteen he joined HM Armed Forces as a musician and on completion of his course at the Royal Military School of Music was posted to Her Majesties Coldstream Guards Band.

At theend of his year at Kneller Hall he was awarded the Besson Brass Player of the year award. As a member of the band Ashley has toured the world and at the age of twenty three has a number of recordings to his name.

Along with his duties Ashley is currently studying towards his BMus(Hons) Degree at Trinity College of Music.