For over 30 years Stephen P Brown has passionately shared his zeal for live classical music with orchestras, bands, choirs and audiences. Born in Rochester, England, Stephen’s interest in music began at an early age when famed Conductor George Marriner Maull of the Discovery Orchestra introduced Stephen to the concept of listening to music rather than just hearing it. It was at Trinity College of Music where Stephen became the UK’s first undergraduate of Conducting whilst also continuing to perform on piano, clarinet and percussion. By graduation, Stephen had over 100 students and six musical ensembles to his credit.

Stephen has shared his musical leadership talent by serving as artistic and musical director for several acclaimed organizations including the Jubilee Symphony Orchestra, Medway Chamber Orchestra, Kentish Players Theatre, Cobham Church, the Jacksonville Chapel Concert Band, and currently Principal Conductor of the Tampa Bay Youth Orchestra. Stephen also had the honor of being an associate student conductor for the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic Orchestras. He continuously demonstrates an outstanding commitment and dedication to his craft through concerts, workshops, lectures, and master classes resulting in his being awarded the prestigious Ricordi Conducting and Alan J Kirby Choral Conducting prizes.

With a fondness for travel, Brown has toured worldwide to over 15 countries in East and West Europe, Africa and North America and has conducted several premieres including Antonin Tucapsky’s Triptychon, Martin Gaughan’s Columba Aspexit and Jon Edwards’ Dawn Mantras as part of the UK’s Millennium Festival. His major conducting engagements include the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Griffin Orchestra of London, and the Spotlites Theatre production of Into the Woods. Stephen refined his conducting proficiency with guidance from Bernard Keefe, Arthur Davison, Christopher Adey, George Hurst, Timothy Reynish, Philip Jones and Sir Georg Solti. He has also appeared on various major UK and US media networks including BBC TV and radio.

Stephen has ignited the passion of thousands of students and audiences who will forever be changed by his instruction. He is committed to encouraging his students to excel in their performances as they grow their musical talent, abilities and listening skills. By celebrating the unique personal connection an audience can achieve through experiencing live orchestra performances, the mission of Stephen P Brown is to introduce a profusion of musical compositions which will energize and enrich the lives of children and adults.

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"Stephen is professional but very empathetic. He knows how to deal with players of varying capabilities with humor and skill." Jane Rondin.

"Stephen is very knowledgeable about rhythm, and getting the tempos really tight. His phrasing is very good. He’s very encouraging. He brings us the freedom to think on our own, to help us be spontaneous." Judy Kang, violin virtuoso

"His conducting is almost as if the music is a tangible medium he is sculpting." Kathleen Haft

"Stephen is highly skilled at what he does, and he approaches his work with an enthusiasm and passion that's contagious." Dave Gustavsen

"He is a class act. It is obvious that he is a gifted musician who is dedicated to his craft. Stephen brings out the best in the musicians he works with as he brings his own interpretations to the music at hand." Kevin Whelan

"Exemplary" OFSTED Inspection

"Exceptional" Kent County Council

"I was really blown away" Jenn Pinto

"Stephen's efforts are truly inspiring" Don Amari