Robert Eckett Holmes

Highly experienced bassoonist with over 30 years of experience in symphony orchestra, chamber and solo environments. Professionally freelance. Highly experienced section manager, leader and coach. Experienced teacher. Vast experience of both core and extended principal bassoon repertoire.

• Shostakovic Symphonies Nrs 3,5,7,11 and 14 (1st bn.)
• Rimsky Korsakov Scheherazade (1st bn.)
• Tchaikovsky Symphonies 1 - 6 (1st bn.)
• Beethoven Symphonies 1-9 (1st bn.)
• Verdi's Requiem (1st bn.)
• Ravel Piano Converto in G minor (2nd bn.)
• Malcolm Arnold Symphony No.2 (1st bn.)
• Donizetti "Una furtiva lagrima" from L'elisir d'amore (1st bn.)
• Mozart Marriage of Figaro (Complete Opera)
• Mahler Symphonies 1-9 (1st and 2nd bn.)
• Stravinsky Firebird (1st bn.)
• Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Overture (1st bn.)
• Bernstein West Side Story (complete) (1st bn.)
• Orff Carmina Burana (1st bn.)

Visiting Bassoon Tutor, Salisbury Area Young Musicians (2018 - )

Visiting Bassoon Tutor, St. Swithun's School, Winchester (2020 - )

Visiting Bassoon Tutor, Twyford Preparatory School, Twyford (2022 - )

Musician's Union Member

Public Liability Insurance

Air Traffic Controller (NATS)

(1993 - 2017)

Enhanced DBS

Duke of Edinburgh

Leader and Assessor

First Aider

Additional Needs Course

Diploma in Management Studies