{"id":11910,"date":"2026-10-21T11:20:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connselmer.eu\/?page_id=11910"},"modified":"2026-11-02T12:33:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T12:33:48","slug":"louis-dowdeswell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/connselmer.global-exposure.co.uk\/staging\/artists\/louis-dowdeswell\/","title":{"rendered":"Louis Dowdeswell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:200px;--awb-padding-bottom:70px;--awb-padding-top-small:150px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:40px;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--awb-color5) 0%,var(--awb-custom_color_1) 100%),url(https:\/\/connselmer.global-exposure.co.uk\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/trumpet-man-hero.jpg);;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Louis Dowdeswell<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/connselmer.global-exposure.co.uk\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/Louis_Dowdeswell_Bach_Artist_001.webp&#039;);--awb-bg-position:center center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:16px 16px 16px 16px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/connselmer.global-exposure.co.uk\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/Louis_Dowdeswell_Bach_Artist_001.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder\" aria-label=\"Louis_Dowdeswell_Bach_Artist_001\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20800%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27800%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Profile &amp; Recognition<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong>Louis Dowdeswell<\/strong> is one of the most in-demand trumpeters of his generation, recognised for his powerful lead playing, versatility, and distinctive sound. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and recipient of the ARAM distinction, Louis has built a career spanning jazz, classical, pop, and film. He is an International Conn Selmer \/ Vincent Bach Artist and the founder of Louis\u2019 Trumpet Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Performances &amp; Touring<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Louis has performed for <strong>King Charles at Buckingham Palace<\/strong> and appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and BBC Concert Orchestra. His West End credits include <em>Wicked<\/em>, <em>The Book of Mormon<\/em>, <em>Dreamgirls<\/em>, and <em>MJ the Musical<\/em>. He has also shared the stage with artists including Robbie Williams, Michael Bubl\u00e9, Katherine Jenkins, Brian May, Teddy Swims, and Franz Ferdinand.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Solo Career &amp; Premieres<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Louis\u2019 <strong>Louis Dowdeswell Big Band<\/strong> has attracted millions of listeners worldwide, with more than 30 million online views. He has also developed an international profile through his work as a bandleader, performer, and educator.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Orchestral Career<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Alongside his work across jazz and popular music, Louis has performed with leading UK orchestras including the <strong>London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and BBC Concert Orchestra<\/strong>. His recording work also includes major film productions such as <em>No Time To Die<\/em>, <em>Barbie<\/em>, <em>Aladdin<\/em>, <em>Cats<\/em>, and <em>Don\u2019t Look Up<\/em>, where he was featured as a soloist.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Education &amp; Training<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Louis graduated from the <strong>Royal Academy of Music<\/strong>, later receiving the Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) distinction. He is also the founder of <strong>Louis\u2019 Trumpet Academy<\/strong>, a global education platform recognised with the Skool Games Q1 Prize for innovation in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">Instrument<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Louis plays <strong>Bach 17043GYR and 18043G Trumpets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":5165,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11910","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - 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