John graduated with an Honours Degree and two professional performance Diplomas form the Royal Northern College Of Music – the first Euphonium player ever to do so.  As one of the leading exponents of the Euphonium, John is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of the instrument.  He has helped in refining the Euphonium and has commissioned many new works by leading British composers including Michael Finnissy.  John has performed as a soloist throughout Britain, Japan, America and Europe as well as playing with most of the countries leading Brass Bands.  

He is a founder member of Tubalaté and Silk and Steel (Euphonium, flute and Piano). John is a tenor tuba and Bass Trumpet Specialist and has played with many orchestras, including the Almeida Opera Orchestra, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on its tour of the Czech Republic.  John has also recorded a CD of Percy Grainger works with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.  John is the conductor of both Denbighshire County and Training Bands.  John has an extensive private teaching studio and also works as a Director and Brass Tutor for Denbighshire Music Co-operative.