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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.
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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)
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