Ashley Buxton

Brass performer, teacher, composer, arranger, conductor, videographer and web designer.

Ashley Buxton serves as the Director of Music at a grammar school in the West Midlands. His impressive background includes a 12-year stint as a trumpeter for Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards' Regimental Band. Ashley embarked on his Army career at 18 as a professional Trumpeter. His accomplishments include being named the Besson Brass Player of the Year 2000 at the Royal Military School of Music, where he also received a Certificate for Exceptional Proficiency on the Trumpet/Cornet.

His career allowed him to travel and perform at a royal wedding, on live television, in 36 commercially recorded CDs, at Live 8, and in premier concert halls worldwide.

After earning a BMus Hons Degree in Music from Trinity College in 2007, Ashley transitioned to a teaching career in 2011. He obtained Qualified Teacher Status with Bromley Schools’ Collegiate. He currently takes pleasure in working with musicians and pupils in the Midlands.

In addition to his musical and teaching talents, Ashley is a skilled website designer. He combines his creativity and technical skills to craft engaging, user-friendly websites. He also has a passion for videography, creating compelling visuals that narrate a story.