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Choral Conducting Staff
Choral Conducting Staff
During your time at the Academy, you will be supported by outstanding teachers who will challenge you to find your own voice.
Fernside Chair of Choral Conducting
Nicholas Chalmers
Fernside Chair of Choral Conducting
Emeritus Head of Choral Conducting
Professor Patrick Russill
Emeritus Head of Choral Conducting
Visiting Professors
Roland Börger
Visiting Professor of Choral Conducting
James O’Donnell
Visiting Professor of Choral Conducting
David Hill
Visiting Professor of Choral Conducting
Teaching Staff
Alexander Ashworth
Professor of Singing (Opera & Vocal Studies) and Vocal Technique (Choral Conducting)
Ruth Byrchmore
Senior Tutor in Undergraduate Pastoral Support, Vice-President of Alumni, Aural Training and Musicianship (Conducting), Aural Skills (Choral Conducting)
Professor Sian Edwards
Head of Conducting, Symphonic Repertoire and Skills Coach (Choral Conducting), Working with Conductors (Piano)
Michael Emery
Choral Activities (Choral Conducting)
Jacob Ewens
Visiting Professor of Choral Conducting and Professional Skills Tutor in Choral Intonation
Richard Gowers
Advanced Keyboard Skills (Organ), Keyboard Skills (Choral Conducting)