Warrant Officer Class One Neil Skipper
Warrant Officer Class One Neil Skipper started his musical career in 1991 at the Army Junior School of Music, Pirbright. In 1992 he attended the pupils course at The Royal Military school of music, Kneller Hall. Upon completion of the course he was appointed as principle euphonium and violinist of The Band of Adjutant General’s Corps (AGC). Prior to joining the army, Neil performed in brass and wind ensembles across the north east of England.
During his time with the AGC Band, Neil was involved in many prestigious events such as Buckingham Palace garden parties and the Royal Tournament. He also undertook tours of Cyprus, America, Italy, Germany, Northern Ireland and Finland. Between August 1999 and February 2000 Neil was deployed with the band to Kosovo. He was employed as an ‘in transit medical assistant’ with 24 Armoured Field Ambulance and 34 Field Hospital.
In May 2000 Neil was awarded the Advanced Certificate in performance by the Associated Board, Royal School of Music and in 2001 he gained an Associateship of the London College of Music, ALCM. Neil was selected for the Bandmasters course at The Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall in 2002. He graduated in 2005 with a BMus (Hons) degree and was appointed as Bandmaster of The Band of the Royal Corps of Signals.
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