Roger Argente
Roger Argente | |
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Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Neath, Wales |
Genres | Classical music |
Occupation(s) | Professional musician, professor |
Instrument(s) | Trombone |
Years active | 1986–present |
Roger Argente (born 1962
Career
A graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, Roger studied with Professors Terry Nagle and Neville Roberts and was a joint recipient of the concerto prize. Upon graduating in September 1986, Roger joined the
In great demand as a session musician, Roger has recorded film scores with top studio composers Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, James Horner, Michael Kamen, Howard Shore, David Arnold, Hans Zimmer, John Barry, Elmer Bernstein, Maurice Jarre, Danny Elfman and Lalo Schifrin working on such recent films as Gladiator, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and James Bond.[1]
Along with planning, conducting, coaching and performing all brass chamber projects at Trinity College of Music, Roger has given masterclasses and recitals abroad. He gave the European premiere of the Chris Brubeck Bass Trombone Concerto with the RPO at the Royal Albert Hall and has been invited to perform as a soloist at the International Trombone Festival 2003 in Helsinki.[2]
In March 2001, Roger started "BONELAB", a trombone-based music education project. This was as a direct response to the declining number of school children learning to play the instrument in the UK. Still in its infancy, BONELAB has put together numerous initiatives designed to focus on the trombone. Festivals, concert halls, conservatoires, education agencies and leading orchestras have adopted BONELAB projects.[3][4] His students regard him as a hero.
References
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- ^ "ROGER ARGENTE". trombone-usa.com. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Roger Argente". Bass Trombonist, Royal Philharmonic. edwards-instruments.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Trombone 'spurned by musical youth'". BBC News. Retrieved 6 June 2013.