During your time at the Academy, you will be supported by outstanding teachers who will challenge you to find your own voice.

Fernside Head of Choral Conducting

Patrick Russill

Choral Conducting

Fernside Head of Choral Conducting

Conducting

Choral Repertoire and Skills

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Visiting Professors of Choral Conducting

Roland Börger

Choral Conducting

Visiting Professor of Choral Conducting

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James O’Donnell

Organ

Visiting Professor of Organ

Choral Conducting

Visiting Professor of Choral Conducting

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David Hill

Choral Conducting

Visiting Professor of Choral Conducting

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Choral Conducting Teaching Staff

Alexander Ashworth

Vocal Studies

Professor of Singing

Opera

Professor of Singing

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Paul Brough

Choral Conducting

Technique and Interpretation Performance Classes

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Ruth Byrchmore

Choral Conducting

Aural Skills

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Sian Edwards

Conducting

Head of Conducting

Choral Conducting

Symphonic Repertoire and Skills

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Cathal Garvey

Choral Conducting

Orchestral Conducting (Postgraduate Studies)

Choral Conducting

Baton Technique

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Patrick Russill

Choral Conducting

Fernside Head of Choral Conducting

Conducting

Choral Repertoire and Skills

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