Musicians are inspired by his passion, energy, and honesty. He demonstrates a rare command of the musical form. (Rossen Milanov)
Traill is the most meticulous of conductors, and his control, first rate. (Cary Gee, Tribune, 2013)
John Traill is a prominent conductor, composer, and educator. He values musical endeavours at all levels and he fervently promotes music for all, with a particular focus in higher education. As Director of Music at St. Anne's College, University of Oxford, John co-ordinates music across the breadth of the academic community. With twenty years experience combining freelance performance with academic positions at leading UK conservatoires and universities, John is currently also director of the Oxford Conducting Institute, the St Anne’s Camerata, Ensemble ISIS (the new music group at Oxford Faculty of Music), the City of Southampton Orchestra, and the Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra. Previous academic positions include acting Head of Performance at Bangor University, Teaching Fellow positions at Royal Holloway and King's College, University of London, and lectureships at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and Bristol University.
