John Frith (b1947) is a Hampshire man, with a lifelong love of music. His professional training began at Dartington College of Arts and continued at the Guildhall School of Music, where he studied horn and composition (with Edmund Rubbra) and won the Brass and School Composition prizes in 1970 and 1971.
Having combined professional horn playing with teaching for some years, John now works for Worcestershire Instrumental Service in the dual role of Brass teacher and Composer in Residence in county schools, developing creative projects with young children.
John has written extensively for wind, brass, strings and voices and has published many pieces for various combinations of instruments, including large orchestral pieces, some of which have been broadcast by the BBC.
John is enjoying a productive semi-retirement devoted to composing.