Keith Terrett
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Keith Terrett (born April 6, 1956) is a British musician, composer, and educator known for his work in musical composition and band conducting.
Early life and education
[edit]Keith Terrett obtained a Master's Degree in Sacred Musical Composition from Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi Christian University. He also earned fellowship diplomas in composition from the London College of Music, Victoria College of Music, Three Counties School of Music, and The Northern Midland College of Music.[1]
Career
[edit]Terrett appeared on "This Is Your Life" for Sir George Solti's 85th birthday, performing "Happy Birthday" on trumpet. In 1986, he was featured on a Welsh breakfast show, performing with a jazz combo from Kneller Hall.[2]
His performances were also featured in an ABC Australia film with the Band of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary at the 1996 Adelaide Tattoo, where he served as Principal Director of Music.[3][4]
During his career, he has performed with many artists and orchestras including Harry Mortimer, Martin Mailman, Kenny Baker, Don Lusher, Geoffrey Brand, Jesse Norman, Iona Brown, Engelbert Humperdink, Sir John Pritchard, London & BBC Concert & Symphony Orchestras and the Kneller Hall Band.[5]
In March 2022, Moscow-born pianist Petr Limonov, conducted an orchestra of 200 musicians in Trafalgar Square last weekend to protest the Russia-Ukraine war. The performers played a series of Ukrainian songs including the Ukrainian national anthem in a version arranged by Terrett.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Composer bios". American Recorder Society.
- ^ "KOMPONISTEN - Terrett Keith - mf Musikverlag Frank". www.musikverlag-frank.ch. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Keith Terrett". Hebu Musikverlag GmbH.
- ^ "Keith Terrett Alfred Music". www.alfred.com. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "keith terrett | British Music Collection". britishmusiccollection.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Russians in the UK face hate speech, verbal abuse as war rages in Ukraine". The World from PRX. 2022-03-14. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
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