Musician

Patrick is very active as a music arranger, in many different styles, and his arrangements have been heard on BBC 1, ITV and Channel 4, as well as Radios 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and in major London venues such as the Royal Festival Hall.

Arranging

“What an absolute pleasure it was to conduct Patrick’s arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody for orchestra and Oompah Brass. It raised the roof at the Festival Hall. Classy fun. Absolutely brilliant.”
Rainer Hersch, comedian and conductor
“Patrick Johns’ arrangements deserve their own stars, as does his accomplished trombone playing.”
Kate Copstick, The Scotsman

Recent compositions include:

  • Mary Speaks: a cappella carol for SSA or TTB
  • In the Bleak Midwinter: carol for SA and piano
  • We Will Remember Them: Remembrance Day piece for SATB and orchestra (premiered in November 2018 at Bristol Cathedral’s Festival of Remembrance)
  • September Groove: for brass band (written for the charity Brass for Africa)

Patrick has been a professional trombonist for 20 years, playing in a wide variety of ensemble, either as a regular member or as a guest, including: