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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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Head of Timpani & Percussion

  • Neil Percy

    Head of Timpani and Percussion

International Visiting Professors

  • Peter Erskine

    International Visiting Professor of Drum Set (Timpani & Percussion)
  • Joe Locke

    International Visiting Professor of Vibraphone (Timpani & Percussion)

Senior Professors of Timpani

  • Simon Carrington

    Senior Professor of Timpani (Timpani & Percussion)

Professors of Timpani

  • Patrick King

    Professor of Timpani

Professors of Baroque Timpani

  • Benedict Hoffnung

    Professor of Baroque Timpani

Professors of Percussion

  • Andy Barclay

    Professor of Percussion (Timpani & Percussion)
  • Neil Percy

    Head of Timpani and Percussion
  • Adrian Spillett

    Professor of Contemporary Percussion
  • Paul Stoneman

    Professor of Percussion (Timpani & Percussion)
  • Sam Walton

    Professor of Percussion (Timpani & Percussion)

Professors of Drum Set, Latin American and Ethnic Percussion

  • Paul Clarvis

    Professor of Drum Set, Latin American and Ethnic Percussion
  • David Hassell

    Professor of Drum Set, Latin American and Ethnic Percussion

Professors of Marimba

  • Eric Sammut

    Professor of Marimba (Timpani & Percussion)
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