Flight Lieutenant Matthew Little GTCL(Hons) LRSM FTCL DipTCL RAF

Flight Lieutenant Matthew Little was born in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire and began his musical career at an early age as a trombonist with Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra before studying at Trinity College of Music, London. He graduated in 1992 and joined Royal Air Force Music Services as a Bass Trombonist and Vocalist with the Central Band of the Royal Air Force.

During the past 15 years he has appeared as a vocal soloist at all their major concerts. Some of these memorable engagements include the Festival of Remembrance, Edinburgh Tattoo, Songs of Praise (BBC), and the Royal Military Tattoo 2000. Flight Lieutenant Little has also featured as a soloist on the RAF Charitable Trust Massed Bands Tours.

Away from the Royal Air Force, Flight Lieutenant Little has performed as a session singer in London for many years. Television appearances include The Royal Variety Performance, X Factor and the National Lottery with Capitol Voices. For radio he has worked with the Stephen Hill Singers on Friday Night is Music Night and numerous Radio 2 Musicals. He has also provided vocals for film soundtracks including Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar and Around the World in 80 Days. Also, he has been a Musical Director for many Operatic Societies around the south of England and conducted various orchestras.

Flight Lieutenant Little was appointed Director of Music of The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment in August 2008 following completion of initial Officer Training at The RAF College, Cranwell he assumed command of the Band of the Royal Air Force College in January 2010 before returning to The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment in January 2012.