Academy short courses are open to adults and young people. They take place in-person or online and provide opportunities to learn from our experienced tutors and meet other musicians. We look forward to welcoming you.

Come and explore the versatility of the flute in this workshop led by Carla Rees, Professor of Low Flutes and Contemporary Flute at the Royal Academy of Music.

The workshop will provide a chance to try out some of Carla’s arrangements for flute ensemble, explore the potential of low flutes, work on technique and sound production and enjoy playing with others in one of the Academy’s performance spaces.

Learning outcomes

  • Develop areas of technique including tone production, understanding resonance, posture and hand positions
  • Gain experience of playing relatively challenging ensemble repertoire
  • Build ensemble-playing skills

Age

18+

Course fee

£60

Entry requirements

This course is suitable for relatively advanced players, with a recommended minimum level of around ABRSM Grade 7. Reasonably good sightreading skills will be helpful.

Dates

Saturday 18 July 2026

11am-5pm

Venue

Angela Burgess Recital Hall, Royal Academy of Music

Booking closes

Booking closes on Wednesday 15 July 2026 (or when the course is fully booked)

Course preparation

If you would like to perform in a masterclass, please prepare a piece of unaccompanied repertoire on any size of flute.

Please bring any flutes you’d like to play on the day, along with any questions or problems you’d like to solve on the day.

About the course tutor

Carla Rees (Professor of Low Flutes and Contemporary Flute)

Carla Rees is a British low flutes player, composer and arranger, working to raise the profile of her instruments through performance, research and collaboration. She was appointed as the first Professor of Low Flutes and Contemporary Flute at the Royal Academy of Music in September 2021 and has taught masterclasses and led composer workshops at some of the world’s leading institutions, including the Juilliard School in New York and USC in Los Angeles.

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For further information about Academy short courses please email shortcourses@ram.ac.uk