Thomas, Richard (cornet)

Richard Thomas studied at the University of Wales, the Royal Academy of Music in London and the Schola Cantorum, Switzerland.  As part of his Master of Arts Degree, Richard undertook research into the William Shaw Silver State Trumpts housed in the Jewel House, at the Tower of London.  He is a regular performer at the Globe Theatre in London and is founder member and director of the sackbut and cornett ensemble QuintEssential.  Richard teaches cornetto and natural trumpet at the Royal College of Music in London and at the Dartington Summer School.

• Richard Thomas