Woodwind
The Woodwind Faculty has trained some of the finest orchestral players in the UK.
Through a programme of hugely varied opportunities – from one-to-one lessons with world renowned soloists to full symphony orchestra concerts – the department provides a thorough and rigorous experience to fully equip students with the essential skills to enter the music profession.
The Academy offers Principal Study on:
- Bassoon
- Clarinet
- Flute
- Oboe
- Saxophone
For study on recorder, please see Historical Performance
See also
Performance, the central driving force behind all Academy studies
Regent Scholarship Scheme
Contact
Alice Kelley, Department Administrator
Telephone 020 7873 7320 / Email woodwind@ram.ac.uk
Head of Woodwind: Keith Bragg
Principal Piccolo of the Philharmonia Orchestra
Head of Woodwind at the Royal Academy of Music since 2002
Has played for all the leading orchestras in the UK
Latest News
Academy at the Proms
23.04.2018This year’s BBC Proms look as exciting as ever, with around 30 alumni, 13 staff and three current students featuring throughout the season
Latest Blog
Auditions 2016
01.12.2016Advice for everyone auditioning for studies in 2017
Upcoming Events
Transforming Traditions free
Friday, 01.06.2018 18:00 - 19:30, Museum Piano GalleryNoemi Gyori presents the UK premiere of arrangements of Beethoven’s ‘Les Adieux’ Sonata and Giuliani’s Grand duo concertant
Florence Woodbridge Bassoon Prize free
Monday, 11.06.2018 09:30, Henry Wood RoomA prize for solo bassoon, adjudicated by Alan Bush Lecturer Timothy Bowers.
Academy Bassoon Ensemble free
Wednesday, 13.06.2018 19:00, Angela Burgess Recital HallJohn Orford conducts a varied programme of original pieces and arrangements
Demons, Gods and Fairies: A Midsummer Celebration free
Thursday, 14.06.2018 13:05, David Josefowitz Recital HallThe Academy Baroque Ensemble performs a summer programme of French and English music
Royal Academy of Music and Tokyo University of the Arts
Thursday, 21.06.2018 19:30, Duke’s HallA joint orchestra from both establishments will be performing in London, Oxford and Tokyo under esteemed conductor Trevor Pinnock, Principal Guest Conductor of the Academy Chamber Orchestra.
Royal Academy of Music and Tokyo University of the Arts
Friday, 22.06.2018 19:30, Sheldonian TheatreA joint orchestra from both establishments will be performing in London, Oxford and Tokyo under esteemed conductor Trevor Pinnock, Principal Guest Conductor of the Academy Chamber Orchestra.
Flute Ensemble Concert free
Friday, 22.06.2018 18:00, Henry Wood RoomKate Hill conducts Academy flute students in a programme of original works and arrangements
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