John started playing trombone with Kirkintilloch Silver Band’s learners’ class at the age of seven but soon changed to cornet. He was promoted to the senior band at the age of 11 and played with the band for the next 18 years moving through the ranks from 3rd cornet to principal, winning the Terris Medal in the process. He also featured as a soloist with Dumbarton Schools Orchestra and Principal Trumpet with the National Wind Band of Scotland.
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