School hits the high notes with latest appointment

A highly acclaimed international musician with a distinguished career in concert halls and recording studios has been appointed to the staff at Repton School.

Dr Simon Desbruslais, whose career as a trumpet soloist has taken him to the stage worldwide, has joined Repton as assistant director of music where he will be inspiring the next generation of musicians.

Simon comes to Repton from his previous post at St Paul’s Girls’ School in China, before which he was director of performance at The University of Hull.

Educated at King’s College London and the Royal College of Music with a doctorate from Christ Church College, Oxford, Simon has won much praise from critics for his electric live performances as well as extensive recordings with the Signum, Resonus, Nimbus and Chandos labels.

He has been a soloist with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, English Symphony Orchestra and BBC National Orchestra of Wales and has played live on BBC TV as well as radio.

Repton School head teacher Mark Semmence said: “We are thrilled to welcome Simon to Repton’s outstanding music department, where his expertise and passion for performance, composition, and academic study will inspire the next generation of musicians.

“At Repton School we are passionate about developing well-rounded students and a first-class musical education is a vital part of that.”