Robert Hughes

British classical trombonist, bass trombonist and teacher. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music. In 1978, he joined the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. In 1981 he joined the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. In 1989, he moved to London to join the Philharmonia Orchestra. At this time he also became bass trombone teacher at the Royal Academy of Music and Director of the Academy's trombone choir. In 1994, he joined the London Symphony Orchestra. In 2005, he joined the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire as bass trombone teacher. In 2006 he left the LSO to focus on his teaching and conducting commitments, and accepted the invitation to become President of the British Trombone Society, a position he held until 2010.