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If you were searching for Ant(h)ony Kearns—sometimes described as “Ireland’s best living tenor”—I’m afraid you’ve arrived at the wrong place.

If, however, you were hoping to find an Englishman who occasionally plays the trumpet, frequently plays squash, and spends most of his time running a music publishing company, then you are exactly where you should be.

This site simply gathers together a few of my projects and interests in one place.

A note for brass and wind players:
One of the most visited pages on this site is a short account of my experience with Bell’s palsy and the process of returning to playing the trumpet afterwards. If that’s why you’ve arrived here, you can find it here.  

About me
What do you want to know exactly?

I was born in Oldham, Lancashire, but have lived in Finchley in North London for most of my adult life. I cycle to work (also in Finchley) when the weather cooperates.

I have a wonderful wife and two sons, and I’m Managing Director of the music publishing company Stainer & Bell.

Outside work I play squash, occasionally play the trumpet, and enjoy the usual essentials of life such as eating and sleeping. I’ve also managed to publish a few musical puzzle books along the way.

That’s probably far more than you needed to know, but you’ve read it now so it’s too late.

I also maintain a tribute website for my former trumpet teacher, mentor and general musical guru, John Wilbraham.