Ian Astill

Ian is a Conductor, Composer, Educator and Performer playing Euphonium and other lower brass, Guitar and Bass Guitar.

Born into a well known local brass band family, he was mentored by Major Thirtle and Steve Wortley on Island, before heading to study at the RNCM and graduating with a BMus (Hons). He then gained a PGCE from Bangor University.

Now based back on the island, Ian is a fully qualified Primary School Teacher with the IOM Government. He is Musical Director of Castletown Metropolitan Silver Band and a member of several local contemporary bands including Final Cut, Bring Back the Birch and OK Computer.

Ian is available for performances, session work, musical direction, workshops and lecturing, commissioned pieces and arrangements