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Paul Stoneman

Graduated 2015

Percussion (Orchestral) & Timpani

No. 2 Percussion, Philharmonia Orchestra

Yevgeny Sudbin

Graduated 2006

Piano

World renowned concert soloist and recitalist

Ilona Suomalainen

Graduated 2017

Accordion

Freelance accordionist with a diverse list of performing credits to her name, from the West End to Operas to pop tours.

Photo of accordionist Ilona Suomalainen

Yuka Takechi

Graduated 2011

Composition

Award-winning Japanese composer whose works have been performed all over the world.

Laura Tebbutt

Graduated 2009

Performance

Session Singer, Concert Artist and Actress who is currently starring in one of the leading roles in the West End production of Mrs Doubtfire.

Angharad Thomas

Graduated 2017

Bassoon

Second Principal Bassoon, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra

Matthew Truscott

Graduated 1999

Violin

Concertmaster, Mahler Chamber Orchestra; A leader of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

Matthew Truscott sits on the ground holding a violin

Louisa Tuck

Graduated 2006

Principal Cello, Oslo Philharmonic

Rachel Tucker

Graduated 2003

Performance

Olivier nominated actor, known for her roles in Wicked and Come From Away.

Amy Turk

Graduated 2014

Harp

Arranger, composer, session artist and performer. One of the most watched harpists on YouTube.

Sarah Tynan

Graduated 2003

One of the most exciting and versatile singers of her generation

William Vann

Graduated 2007

Ensemble Piano

Prize-winning conductor and accompanist

William Vann conducting

Philip Venables

Graduated 2013

Composition

Award-winning composer of opera, musical theatre, multimedia concert works, chamber music and song

Christopher Ventris

Graduated 1988

Internationally renowned operatic tenor

Stephanie Wake-Edwards

Graduated 2019

Jette Parker Young Artist and Jerwood Young Artist 2019/20

Freya Waley-Cohen

Graduated 2021

Composition

Ivor Composers award nominee, whose compositions have been performed by iconic orchestras around the world.

Photo of composer Freya Waley Cohen

Benjamin Wallfisch

Graduated 2002

Composition

Golden Globe®, Emmy®, Ivor Novello® and World Soundtrack Award nominated composer with over 75 feature film credits to his name.

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Sam Walton

Graduated 2000

Percussion (Orchestral) & Timpani

Co-Principal Percussion, London Symphony Orchestra; Principal Percussionist, John Wilson Orchestra.

Ian 'H' Watkins

Graduated 2005

Performance

Best known for being a member of the chart-topping group Steps.

Imogen Whitehead

Graduated 2015

Trumpet

Principal Trumpet, Britten Sinfonia

Picture of Imogen Whitehead holding a trumpet

Mark Wigglesworth

Graduated 1989

Conducting

Internationally renowned and Olivier Award-winning conductor

Photo of Mark Wigglesworth conducting

Sioned Williams

Graduated 1976

Former Principal Harpist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra for 28 years

Llŷr Williams

Graduated 2000

Ensemble Piano

Highly acclaimed concert pianist

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Nardus Williams

Graduated 2017

Rising Talent award winner, International Opera Awards 2022