ABOUT

Having gained an honours degree in percussion at the Royal College of Music, under the tutelage of David Hockings and Alex Neal, he has since gone on to perform professionally and record with orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra and The Hallé. Alongside his percussion studies, he also studied conducting with Natalia Luis-Bassa and had the opportunity to conduct various chamber ensembles during his time at the RCM.

Connor is currently in his final year of his masters degree in conducting at the Royal Northern College of Music, studying with Mark Heron and Clark Rundell. He has since had the opportunity to work as an assistant conductor to the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and The Hallé as well as participating in masterclasses with the Manchester Camerata.

During his studies, has had also had the opportunity to participate in masterclasses with Sir Mark Elder, John Storgårds, Baldur Brönnimann, Ed Gardner and Nicolás Pasquet. Connor has also been fortunate to guest conduct orchestras across the North West such as NEW Sinfonia, Stockport Symphony Orchestra, and the St Helens Sinfonietta. Connor is a versatile conductor covering a wide range of repertoire and the 2024/25 season sees him continue to work as an assistant conductor to the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestras as well as working with the Ark Ensemble, RNCM Brand New Orchestra and for his final concert at the RNCM he will make his debut concert with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.