Graeme Brown
Graeme became a freelance bassoonist in his second year at RCS, working with orchestras throughout the UK, Ireland and France. In 2015, Graeme was appointed Bassoon Principal No. 2 with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. In this varied role, he can be found rehearsing, performing, delivering educational workshops and recording. He has recently appeared as a guest player with The Philharmonia Orchestra, The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera.
Graeme Brown grew up in the distillery village of Windygates, Fife and began learning the bassoon through local authority lessons. He soon progressed to the Junior Department of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to study with Janet Blowich. He continued his studies at RCS in both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes with David Hubbard and Peter Whelan.
Graeme became a freelance bassoonist in his second year at RCS, working with orchestras throughout the UK, Ireland and France. In 2015, Graeme was appointed Bassoon Principal No. 2 with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. In this varied role, he can be found rehearsing, performing, delivering educational workshops and recording. The BBCSSO continues to deliver one of the most diverse offerings to an audience; and to that end, Graeme has also featured on the Ocarina, Harmonica and Heckelphone in orchestral concerts!
In addition to this role, Graeme continues to perform with other orchestras throughout the UK. He has recently appeared as a guest player with The Philharmonia Orchestra, The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and The Orchestra of Scottish Opera.
Graeme lives in the Village of Harthill and enjoys the walking, running, cycling and wild swimming opportunities available to him in the surrounding countryside.