Early Life and Education
Ian was born in York, England and began playing the trombone at the age of seven, taught by his father. Like many of England's top brass players, Ian’s playing flourished quickly in the brass band scene, having been principal trombonist in the National Youth Brass Band at age 13, and for four years, principal with the Yorkshire Imperial Band, during which time they won the British, National and Yorkshire championships.
In 1979, Ian became the youngest winner ever of the Shell/London Symphony Orchestra Music Scholarship.
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