The story so far
Borne from the concert bands of Glasgow, Scotland - Craig was a fast learner at only 8 years old. After cascading through the ABRSM grade exams, he enrolled in pre-college at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, while playing principal trombone with the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland.
After graduating high school, Craig went on to study for a Bachelor’s Degree at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England and at the London Symphony Orchestra Brass Academy where he studied with the best of the best of London’s orchestral and symphonic trombonists.
Craig’s opportunity to cross the ocean then came when he was accepted to the Juilliard School to study for a Masters Degree with Joseph Alessi - principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and one of the greatest trombonists of all time.
On graduation from the Juilliard School, Craig’s professional career began in earnest. Moving to Houston, Texas, Craig began working as a teacher supporting the legendary marching band programs of the high schools of Houston - elevating the rankings of hundreds of students. He also performed with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Houston Ballet Orchestra, River Oaks Symphony Orchestra, and served as the principal trombonist of the Symphony of Southeast Texas. Craig was also appointed adjunct professor of Brass Studies at Houston Baptist University, Lee College and Lonestar College.
Craig has performed in the Bayreuth Festpielhaus in Germany, the Konzerthaus in Berlin, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Royal Albert Hall in London, Carnegie Hall, and has performed with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Hawaii Symphony, Winnipeg Symphony and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. He has shared the stage with countless soloists and conductors who have shaped the arts as we know them over the past half century and enjoys a reputation as a powerful symphonic trombonist, versatile commercial and jazz artist and revolutionary educator.
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