Musical Director : Evatt Gibson

Evatt started playing the trombone at school in youth orchestras and wind bands. At university he founded a symphony orchestra whose debut concert consisted of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony performed in the student union bar.

After a short career in finance, Evatt joined the Army as a trombonist. In 2014, he was selected for the Bandmaster course at Kneller Hall, which he completed in 2017, winning the prizes for best overall student and best academic student. He has conducted on numerous high-profile occasions, including for HM Queen Elizabeth and at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. He has also been active as a composer, writing music for wind band and fanfare ensemble. From 2023 to 2025, he was Bandmaster of the Scots Guards and was frequently seen on State Ceremonial duties in London and elsewhere. In July 2025, he took up the post of Training Design Bandmaster at The Royal Military School of Music based at Gibraltar Barracks, Minley in Surrey.

Evatt joined the Orchestra as MD in September 2023.

Alongside his professional career, Evatt has studied conducting privately with renowned conducting teacher Denise Ham. He has also continued to play the trombone in various amateur and professional groups and also sings in choirs when he has the time.

Evatt lives in Fleet with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he likes to go hillwalking and mountaineering. He also enjoys riding old bikes and juggling, although not at the same time!