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Today I'm Having a GAS with Grant Kirkhope... Grant is an Ivor Novello and World Soundtrack Award winning Scottish composer who has created the soundtrack for video games that have sold in excess of 40 million copies. From “GoldenEye” to “Banjo-Kazooie”, “Viva Piñata” to “Donkey Kong”, “Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning” to “Civilization: Beyond Earth” and “Perfect Dark” to “Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse”. He's worked on “Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle”, “Yooka Laylee”, “Dropzone”, “Ghostbusters”, and in 2020/21 “World of Warcraft: Shadowlands” and “Minecraft Dungeons”. He is also the composer of the infamous “Donkey Kong Rap” from the Nintendo video game “Donkey Kong 64”, which was featured in the recent “Super Mario Bros. movie”. He has also scored the feature film “The King's Daughter” starring Pierce Brosnan and William Hurt, which won The People's Vote at The World Soundtrack Awards Grant's score for “Viva Piñata” was nominated by BAFTA in the Original Score category in its 2007 awards. Grant is a graduate of the Royal Northern College of Music in the UK. He is an American citizen and lives in Agoura Hills with his wife and two children. More about Grant Kirkhope here: https://www.grantkirkhope.com/ Having a GAS™ is the podcast that talks to the great and the good of the creative industries, and in particular finds out what makes great music for film, for TV, for advertising; for dancing to, for cooking to, f*cking to, and more... GAS™ Music is a music production agency in Manchester, UK. We compose and produce original music, create awe inspiring sound design and have a fully integrated audio post-production studio. We also have a great record collection, and welcome any additions, recommendations or criticisms. http://www.gasismusic.co.uk​​​ © GAS™ Music 2025

Legendary #MoodyBlues bassist and #RockHall of Famer #JohnLodge is back with us talking his ongoing “Performs Days of Future” tour, featuring a set of Moody hits, and the entire 1967 landmark album “Days of Future Passed” played back to front. In this chat, Lodge talks about going back out after a recent health setback, recalling the stories of such iconic hits like “Nights In White Satin”, “Isn't Life Strange” and “I'm Just a Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band)”, his love of vinyl record collecting and so much more. Check out John Lodge at any of these remaining shows below!United States:March 23 The Villages, FL
March 24 The Center of Anna Maria Island, FLUK Dates:
April 6 Birmingham Town Hall
April 8 Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester
April 9 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
April 11 Union Chapel, London
April 14 St George's, Bristol
April 15 G Live, Guildford

In this episode, host James interviews Nikolay Ilyev, a trumpet player and entrepreneur from Vidin, Bulgaria, who operates Iliev Brass Music. Nikolay shares his musical journey beginning in the sixth grade, his advanced studies in Switzerland with Jean Francois Michel, and his time in the UK. He discusses the unique aspects of Bulgarian music culture, including the importance of folk music and the tradition of wind bands. Nikolay is launching a new line of trumpets and flugelhorns and has created 'Music Youth Prospects for Vidin' to support young, financially disadvantaged musicians in Bulgaria. The episode provides insights into Bulgarian musical traditions and Nikolay's innovative contributions to brass instrument production.Episode Highlights:01:42 Nikolay's Musical Journey02:53 The Music Scene in Bulgaria06:38 Innovative Trumpet and Flugelhorn Designs12:03 Supporting Young Musicians in Bulgaria13:48 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources Mentioned:Music Youth Prospects for VidinConnect With the Guest:Bulgarian trumpet player and brass educator (born July 18, 1975), Nikolay Iliev was born in Vidin, Bulgaria (in the North West of the country). He started playing trumpet at the age of 14 and studied for few years under local professional orchestral and band trumpeters. In 1999 he enrolled in the trumpet class of Jean-François Michel (a former principal trumpet with the Munich philharmonic)at the Fribourg Conservatoire (Switzerland) and continued his education at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (UK) under the guidance of Murray Greig and John Miller.After returning to his home town of Vidin he took on a principal trumpet role with Vidin Philharmonic for 2 years then spent 5 years in Antalya, Turkey playing in show bands for local touristic resorts .He spent two more years as an orchestral trumpeter (mostly pit work) with Razgrad Philharmonic in Bulgaria before going back to Vidin, this time as a a music directo and music theory teacher for a local school profiled in music and playing for the Vidin Municipality wind band.In the beginning of 2025 he reopened his company Brass Universe Ltd (which was closed for more than 10 years) and build his first brass instrument (a flugelhorn). He has also started a fund to help local youth musicians with finances for participation in competitions, masterclasses and summer camps.You've been listening to Trumpet Dynamics, telling the story of the trumpet, in the words of those who play it. To learn more about the show, and to join the Trumpet Dynamics tribe, visit us on the web at trumpetdynamics.com.And be sure to tap the subscribe button on your phone so you're always up to date with new episodes as they release.Thank you for listening!

Alex Chapman is an AuDHD Music Psychologist based between the Royal Northern College of Music and Drake Music Scotland, funded through a Collaborative Doctoral Award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (UK Research & Innovation). They focus on neurodivergent musicians and audiences' experiences and challenges in live music settings, specifically auditory processing. They are well-versed in accessibility and reasonable adjustments, and are part of various networks relating to neurodiversity, music, and accessibility research and practice; these promote accessibility in music training, performance, and industry. Alex values community, openness, and honesty throughout education and employment, allowing for experimentation and transparency within the learning process.   In this episode we explore what reasonable adjustments are and how to figure out what is right for you. Alex shares examples of what they have found useful and offers tips for navigating the process.   We attend to particular challenges; communicating with the institution and the difference that the right adjustments can make!   If you would like to contact Alex about this episode, please direct message them on Instagram via @neurospicy_bean.     If you would like a useful weekly email to support you on your PhD journey you can sign up for ‘Notes from the Life Raft' here:  https://mailchi.mp/f2dce91955c6/notes-from-the-life-raft

  Do you struggle to balance your passions with your career and life?  In this episode, we dive deep with Stephanie Wu where she shares her inspiring journey: From Youtube Symphony to Google: How her passion for music led to incredible opportunities, including performing at the Sydney Opera House and landing her dream job at Google. The Power of Choice: Why she made the bold decision to turn down a lifetime opportunity at Juilliard to pursue a Master's in cello performance from the Royal Northern College of Music. Balancing Act: How she successfully navigates the demands of motherhood, a demanding career, and her role as a principal assistant cellist for the Berkeley Symphony. Key Takeaways: Discover how cultivating passions can unlock unexpected career paths and result in career growth and leadership opportunities. Learn how to make bold career choices that align with your values and passion projects. Gain insights into effective time management strategies for juggling multiple roles and have work-life balance. Want to connect with us? Connect with Stephanie Wu on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/stephaniewu2 or watch her Ted Talk at youtube/s3VkOywR3as. Follow Samorn Selim on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, “Belonging: Self Love Lessons From A Workaholic Depressed Insomniac Lawyer” at https://tinyurl.com/2dk5hr2f.  Get weekly career tips by signing up for our advice column at www.careerunicorns.com.  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.   

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is the South African born viola player, educator and philanthropist Louise Lansdown who is serving as Head of Strings at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and Professor of Viola at the Yehudi Menuhin school. Louise also directs two major viola competitions in the UK and has been in Cape Town to play principal viola with the Mzanzi National Orchestra.

John Maytham chats with Louise Lansdown, the Head of Strings at the Royal Northern College of Music, about the exciting Mzansi Philharmonic concert on 4 December at Cape Town City Hall. She discusses the final phase of a live-build violin project, which will be showcased at the event, and the selection process for the recipient. The concert, conducted by Kirill Karabits, will feature Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Philip Miller's uShaka iLembe Suite, and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. Tickets available from R450.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classical music can be such a slow-moving industry.  I'm fascinated by our innovators, like today's guest, who is developing new ways to serve and support his audience and students!    Since winning the BBC Young Musician strings category, Callum has soloed with the UK's leading orchestras (Royal Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, Hallé) and offered recitals in leading venues (Wigmore Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, Auditorium du Louvre).  This season, he's heading on tour to China and Hong Kong and launching an interactive new recital series in London. With 3 albums to his name, his most recent, ‘Transatlantic', was a top 30 album on the UK classical charts and earned Callum features as Classic FM and Scala Artist of the Week. A dedicated pedagogue, Callum is a Violin Professor at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), faculty member at Orford Musique, and mentor at Music Masters. Callum also shares violin tips with his Instagram community of 60k followers and is launching ‘Caidence', his free generative AI practice companion to support violinists in their musical journeys.  Recognized as a forward thinker in the industry, he has been invited to share insights in BBC Music Magazine, the Strad, BBC Radio 3's This Classical Life, Mind Over Finger, and more. Follow Callum on instagram, YouTube, or his website, and check out Caidence!   Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a short discovery call from my website. I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!        

Send us your thoughts! Tom is based in Manchester, UK. He studied Saxophone and composition at the Royal Northern College of Music and the University of Manchester. His classical training from Rob Buckland (saxophone), Camden Reeves and Gary Carpenter (composition) continues to inform all of his original work, which blends his distinctive voice as an improviser, with a characteristically genre bending compositional flare that absorbs the language of contemporary classical, popular and jazz styles.He studied Jazz with Steve Berry and Tim Garland under a scholarship kindly granted by The Kinder Family Trust and with sponsorship from The Royal Society of Musicians.Tom now works internationally as a performer and composer of Jazz, Classical and Commercial Music. Tom has performed at venues which have included The Royal Albert Hall, Royal Exchange Theatre, Colston Hall, Glastonbury Festival, King's Place London, Band on the Wall, The Royal Philharmonic Hall and the world famous 100 Club as well as for various TV/Radio platforms. His professional life involves work in a variety of disciplines such as session touring and studio work, theatre pit work, multi-instrumental positions and original jazz projects. He accepts commissions from Classical performers for new works, as well as composing for commercial briefs including Film/TV and arranging.Support the show

In this episode, Alexa Terry welcomes back BAST Training founder, Line Hilton, to delve into the niche field of Performing Arts Medicine, understanding what it umbrellas and how it's evolving. Line particularly addresses the physical and mental health challenges performers face, discussing the holistic approach she takes in her work to help performers overcome physical and mental blocks to enhance their performances.QUOTE'We can't just look at the performer or the singer in isolation of their voice, or what they have to do for their job, but everything else matters and counts.'Click for presenter biosRELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSAndy Murray: Will to Win and Resurfacing  I Am: Celine Dion BAPAMVoice Care CentrePAMASinging Teachers Talk Ep.127 PAMAthon 2023 A Free Performing Arts Medicine ExtravaganzaUniversity College LondonMorty LefkoeThe Chimp Paradox by Professor Steve PetersSinging Teachers Talk Ep.33 The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters Book ReviewMental Health First Aid EnglandSarah JoyceSinging Teachers Talk Ep.69 Understanding Pregnancy for the Singer and the Self-Employed with Sarah Joyce and Cat OgdenInsight timer appCalm appThe SamaritansSinging Teachers Talk Ep.32 The Bio-Psycho-Social Model with Stephen KingABOUT THE GUEST Line Hilton is a multifaceted voice, performance, and resilience coach with a unique background in nursing, jazz performance, and performing arts medicine. With a holistic she focuses on vocal health, mental resilience, and eliminating limiting beliefs to achieve healthy, high performance.With a portfolio career that began in nursing and transitioned into professional singing and education, Line discovered her true passion in helping her clients overcome obstacles to their vocal and creative success. Her work is grounded in the belief that optimal performance requires not only technical skill but also a growth mindset and robust mental and physical health. Line's mission is to raise the standards of vocal, mental, and physical well-being in performers.Line is the founder of BAST Training, a leading program for aspiring singing teachers, and has lectured at prestigious institutions like UCL and the Royal Northern College of Music.Whether working with high-profile artists or emerging talent, Line's dedication to fostering creativity, health, and professional growth is at the core of everything she does.Guest Website: linehilton.com BAST Training is here to help singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. Website: basttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | Join the Free FB Group "I am so glad I took the course! It has given me the confidence to move forward in my teaching knowing that I am practising safely, with a wealth of knowledge and support that I simply didn't have before! The training is comprehensive, immediately applicable, massively informative and so engaging! LOVED it!" Hayley Ross, UK...more testimonials

Ming Lee, originally from Vietnam, joins me on the podcast to discuss his journey of learning multiple languages and eventually teaching himself piano with the piano in his school cafeteria. He shares great tips for practicing with quality in mind over quantity. Focused short segment practice times are more effective than diluted and distracted long hours. Also, he shares about his current endeavors as a student at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England, as well as his future goals for continuing his online content creator platform on Instagram and YouTube. Hope you enjoy!Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

Jennifer Redmond - Producer, Digital and Learning at BBC PhilharmonicJennifer Redmond has worked in the broadcasting industry for over 20 years, across many different BBC brands and content areas including BBC Radios 3 and 4, Blue Peter, Entertainment and Factual, specialising in interactive content and audio production. Jen is currently a Producer for the BBC Philharmonic, responsible for Digital and Learning, which involves devising school, family and community concerts and workshops, and producing digital content for BBC platforms. Jen was part of the team that produced Musical Storyland for CBeebies and BBC Teach, featuring the musicians of the BBC Philharmonic. The series follows the success of the BBC Philharmonic's film, The Musical Story of the Gingerbread Man and is the first time an orchestra has been commissioned to make a series of films for network television. Jen studied clarinet at the Royal Northern College of Music.Musical StorylandJoin BBC Teach on a journey through Musical Storyland, where children's fairy tales and traditional folktales are re-imagined with music performed by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. The stories are narrated by a host of stars; BBC Radio 5 Live presenter, Nihal Arthanayake; international storyteller, Jan Blake; and CBBC and Eastenders actor, Molly Rainford.There are currently five short films: Three Billy Goats Gruff; Jack and the Beanstalk; Ananse and the Monkeys; the Great Race; and The Little Fir Tree. A further five will be available on Monday 25 March. The films feature an array of guest musicians, including multi-instrumentalist, Sidiki Dembélé; Guzheng player, Zi Lan Liao; and DeaF trumpeter, Sean Chandler. On the BBC Teach website, the classroom videos are accompanied by comprehensive activities and listening guides, exploring musical skills and cross-curricula connections for non-specialist early years and primary-level teachers.Websitewww.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/articles/zqg2s82Social Media Information@BBC_TeachResources MentionedThe Musical Storyland films can be found at www.bbc.co.uk/teach or on the CBeebies BBC iPlayer page https://bit.ly/49wItGLShow Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) www.nape.org.ukSupport the show at www.educationonfire.com/supportHave you seen our live shows on YouTube? www.EducationOnFire.com/youtubeMentioned in this episode:NAPE Al Kingsley Summit PromoWatch Mark Taylor interview Al Kingsley about 'Creating Digital Strategies for Schools' as part of the Primary Education Summit 2023 - Visions for the Future - presented by National Association for Primary Education (NAPE) https://www.educationonfire.com/creating-digital-strategies-for-schools/

What's the episode about? In this episode, hear author and vocal coach Clare Hogan discuss death anxiety, breath work, transpersonal psychology, performing death, death cafes and seeing death as an adventure and gateway to more life.   Who is Clare? After completing her GMus at the Royal Northern College of Music, Clare went on to do a Masters by Research at Keele University.  It was there that she discovered an interest in psychology.   Whilst still researching for her MA, Clare started tutoring at Keele and later at Salford University. Clare devised and has run the Master's course 'Psychology of Performance' at Salford for over 20 years. ​Clare is an expert in classical and operatic technique and has a keen interest in helping those suffering from anxiety and/or stage-fright.   Her latest book, Performance and Purpose in Death and Dying, was written over three years in response to the growing need for a sense of purpose in the wake of so much destruction and devastation, with the aim of communicating the message that there is no death as we commonly perceive it, and there is nothing to fear.   It developed and grew from the courses, classes and the Death Cafes that Clare has delivered and facilitated. The Alchemy of Performance Anxiety: Transformation for Artists was published in 2018, also by Free Association Books. How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists? To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Hogan, C. (2024) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 4 March 2024. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.25334869 What next? Checkout more episodes or find out more about the hosts! Got a question? Get in touch.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedeathstudiespodcast/message

Henrietta Smith-Rolla, known professionally as Afrodeutsche, gives Caro C insights into her musical journey, from her introduction to the music industry in Manchester, finding her sound, getting signed to Skam Records and becoming a BBC 6 Music DJ with a prime-time Friday evening slot.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:22 - BBC 6 Music04:05 - Becoming A Musician06:40 - Getting Signed To Skam10:11 - Equipment Used On Debut Album13:59 - Using Synth Pads16:19 - More Recent Projects18:19 - Creating Sample Packs For Spitfire20:11 - Working With The Kyma27:09 - Being Productive32:30 - Balancing Different ProjectsAfrodeutsche BiogAFRODEUTSCHE (Henrietta Smith-Rolla), is a British born Ghanaian/Russian/German artist, composer, producer, and DJ based in Manchester, UK. Her polyrhythmic compositions integrate a wide array of musical genres, including Afrofuturistic electro and techno, classical solo piano and Detroit legacy house; all memorable journeys into deep, abstracted sound.Praised by the Guardian for enacting a new wave of club music, named by Dummy Mag as one of 2019's most exciting artists, Afrodeutsche's spectacular debut album ‘Break Before Make' was released on the legendary Skam label in 2018, followed in 2019 with the debut release on Eclair Fifi's label River Rapid and a much praised remixes for artists as diverse as Marie Davidson (Ninja Tune), Joep Beving (Deutsche Grammophon) and Nathan Fake (Cambria Instruments).AFRODEUTSCHE has written and performed scores for films and documentaries including the BAFTA nominated ‘Kamali' about a young girl skateboarder in India, and a live re-score of renowned Earth documentary ‘Baraka' at The Royal Northern College of Music.The soundtrack for ‘Kamali' was released by SA Recordings in September 2020, alongside a sample library for Spitfire. The audio library illuminates much of Henrietta's writing process as a self-taught musician and composer. Inspired by her work with the Kyma sound design environment, it's a set of tools for composition based around colour. Her aim is to offer a new perspective and a sense of freedom for those delving into the library, no matter their level of experience.In the summer of 2022 she scored Bottega Veneta's SS2023 collection runway show, during Milan Fashion Week working, closely with head designer Matthieu Blazy throughout the process.In 2023 she premiered a new string ensemble commission for MIF at the prestigious new Factory International venue. Henrietta lent her own vocals and piano playing alongside a sting ensemble from the Manchester Camerata, arranged and conducted by Robert Ames.After years hosting a regular radio show ‘Black Forest' on the renowned NTS, AFRODEUTSCHE now leads BBC 6 Music's Friday night schedule with the Peoples Party, a peak time show that entrances listeners with her idiosyncratic combinations of crate dug party tunes from any point in the last 50 years, acid, rave, electro, breaks, footwork, ghetto tech and jacking house. In 2022 she has regularly presented BBC 6 Music live coverage of festivals at Glastonbury and Cardiff. At the end of the summer she curated the 6 Music stage for London festival ‘All Points East'. Her DJ style is a synthesis of Drexciyan and Underground Resistance-inspired selections, intercut with a variety of forward thinking UK techno such as Bola and Lego Feet. Forever evolving a fully live hardware show, AFRODEUTSCHE debuted it at the opening of CTM Festival at Berghain in February 2020, integrating classical piano and hardware along with visuals. https://linktr.ee/afrodeutscheCaro C BiogCaro C is an artist, engineer and teacher specialising in electronic music. Her self-produced fourth album 'Electric Mountain' is out now. Described as a "one-woman electronic avalanche" (BBC), Caro started making music thanks to being laid up whilst living in a double decker bus and listening to the likes of Warp Records in the late 1990's. This 'sonic enchantress' (BBC Radio 3) has now played in most of the cultural hotspots of her current hometown of Manchester, UK. Caro is also the instigator and project manager of electronic music charity Delia Derbyshire Day.URL: http://carocsound.com/Twitter: @carocsoundInst: @carocsoundFB: https://www.facebook.com/carocsound/

formidAbility the world's first Opera Company that puts accessibility at the foundation of the creative process is just about to take their Arts Council funded project ‘Song in Sign' out on tour to London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow during January February and in to early March. The project will bring singers, performers, musicians and signers together to showcase the energy and emotion of music through Sign Language, gesture and mime, blurring the lines between opera and song, merging the aural and the visual to break down some of those barriers thrown up by language, culture and disability. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Joanne Roughton-Arnold, visually impaired Opera Singer, CEO and Creative Director of formidAbility to find out more about the background to Joann'e's Opera Company formidAbility, where the idea for 'Song in Sign' came from and how the project has evolved during the rehearsal process leading up to the performances and workshops.  About ‘Song in Sign' and tour dates: Two opera singers, a pianist and two signing actors join forces to create a feast for the senses in a joyous merging of Song and Sign including the world premiere of The Happy Prince by Rylan Gleave and Max Chase. The project includes concert performances plus student and community workshops. Concert dates: London -23 January, 7.30pm, Guildhall School of Music and Drama Birmingham - 30 January, 7.00pm, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Manchester - 2 February, 7.30pm, Royal Northern College of Music Glasgow - 1 March, 1pm, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. For more about ForemidAbillity and details about how to book for the up-coming ‘Song in Sign' performances and workshops do visit the following pages of the ForemidAbility website - https://www.formidability.org/2022-song-in-sign

When Hugh Jackman starred in the 2022 revival of ‘The Music Man', he was taking on a classic Broadway musical with a little known connection to disability. Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh at the University of Sheffield has been digging through the archives to uncover how early drafts of the show originally focused on the experience of a young wheelchair user – an idea which was then scrapped by writer Meredith Wilson due to commercial and social pressures. Megan Steinberg is the Lucy Hale Doctoral Composer in Association with Drake Music (a leading national organisation working in music, disability and technology) at the Royal Northern College of Music. Megan researches and creates art that explores adaptive music technologies and able-ist bias in AI. They talk to Louise Creechan about disability politics in music in an episode recorded for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December).Dr Louise Creechan is a Lecturer in Literary Medical Humanities and Research Assosicate at the University of Durham, as well as a New Generation Thinker on the scheme run by the BBC and the AHRC to put research on radioThis New Thinking episode of the Arts and Ideas podcast was made in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council, part of UKRI. You can find more on BBC Sounds and in a collection on BBC Radio 3's Free Thinking programme website under the title New Research including conversations about language learning, sign language, green thinking and neglected women artists.Producer: Lola Grieve

Born in Liverpool, in 1962, John' family relocated to North Wales in the early 1970's where John joined the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. He played in several bands with his Father before moving to the Royal Northern College of Music studying Contemporary percussion/ drum kit and piano.  After 5 years of graduate and post-graduate studies, he joined Rambert Dance Company, London as a percussionist, enjoying extensive touring for a further 5 years. After still more years gigging in bands and theatre John accepted the post as Composer / Musical Director for the Bristol Old Vic. While working in theatre John learned the basics on Bass Guitar, Flute, Trumpet and Trombone until eventually discovering the Accordion.  As of the 2023 release of the new  @officialjethrotull  album RökFlöte, it's been 20 years since John has been part of the Jethro Tull family. In 2003 he met  @IanAnderson  and joined the “Rubbing Elbows” tour on piano and accordion subsequently recording on “Rupi's Dance.” Since that time John has enjoyed touring with the band and scoring, conducting, and playing Ian's orchestral concerts. Outside of the Jethro Tulliverse, In 2004 John was commissioned to compose a children's opera by the  @welshnationalopera  . This was a great success and has led to a further two pieces being commissioned. John has composed for wildlife, drama, and documentary TV. John holds teaching positions at Bath and Bristol Universities and is a guest tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. From 2007-2009, he helped arrange and conduct music for the College's stage production of the classic The Who album “Quadrophenia.” This past April (2023), John performed with an All-Star band (including Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson) touring “Jon Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra,” featuring the music of Deep Purple.   John composed the closing oratorio, “The Bargee's Wife” for the Three Choirs Festival U.K. (2013) and “The Gloucester Magnificat” for Gloucester Cathedral U.K. (2016).  During the pandemic, he composed the score for a series of short films for the  @TravellingLightTheatre  designed to help young people during lockdown: 17 and the Squeak Gobbler (2021 available on YouTube). He continues to work with young performers in universities, as well as drama and music schools.

Clark Rundell's name has been familiar to me for years, both as a conductor and one-half of the infamous "Mark & Clark" teaching team at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He was lovely to chat with and someone I would love to spend more time with in the future. I discovered that his hometown of Bloomington, Minnesota, had an incredible music education policy, he told me many great stories about his association with the composer, Louis Andriessen, and he gave a totally original, and very funny answer, to Question 2! If you want to hear the bonus mini-episode attached to this episode, why not subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/amiconthepodium, and, for a monthly fee starting from just £5 a month, you can access two new series of interviews, group Zoom meetings with other fans of the podcast and myself, a monthly bulletin about the podcast and my own career as well as articles, photos, videos and even conducting lessons from myself. If you listen via Apple podcasts, please do leave a rating and review - it really helps the podcast get noticed and attract more listeners. If you want to get involved on social media, you can via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/amiconthepodium) or Twitter (@amiconthepodium). This interview was recorded on 12th July 2023 via Zoom.

As the Royal Northern College of Music celebrates its 50th anniversary, Tom Service talks to current students at the college and former alumni - including the pianist Alexandra Dariescu and conductor Alpesh Chauhan. He meets the RNCM's Principal, Linda Merrick, as well as the college's archivist, Geoff Thomason, to learn more about the college's past, the role it currently plays in the city's musical life, and its aspirations for the future. Formed of present and former students of the college, Tom catches-up with three members of an all-female genre-defying string quartet, Vulva Voce, to hear how their approach to repertoire and performance is winning over audiences. With Manchester's leading classical ensembles descending on Bridgewater Hall for a weekend-long festival celebrating the city's rich musical heritage, Tom Service meets the Director of the BBC Philharmonic, Beth Wells; Chief Executive of the Hallé Orchestra, David Butcher; Creative Director of the Manchester Camerata, Samantha McShane; and Artistic Director & Chief Executive of the Manchester Collective, Adam Szabo. And, Music Matters hears from the composer John Luther Adams, whose new work 'Prophecies of Stone' is set to premiere next month at the Manchester International Festival. We chat too to the biennial festival's Director of Music, Jane Beese, about the ambitions for Manchester's new cultural venue - Aviva Studios.

2023.06.16 – 0897 – Studio Excitement ExcitementYes, finally, nervousness might be excitement in disguise[1]. Physiologically, they certainly have some of the same symptoms: knees shaking, heart racing, hands sweating, gut misbehaving… Nervousness is often seen as a negative experience to do with fear and potential survival, shying away from risks and limiting success. Excitement is a positive experience, in which we can take advantage of potential possibilities and opportunities by showing competence, enthusiasm and personality. The difference is all in how you interpret the feelings. Swap nervousness in which you focus on what could go wrong, for excitement, and you'll see what could go right and be advantageous. Again, some or all of these situations are potentially serious and may need to be addressed appropriately, but, like a mis-interpretation of ‘excited' for ‘nervous', it's often best to take a moment and think of what is really going on, and the name for it, as a first step. Because they are broadly similar with common roots, for the purposes of this podcast/book, let's look at them in the round, under the heading of ‘Mic Fright'. This in no way dismissive of the seriousness of these thoughts and feelings, for which a qualified medical professional should be consulted. [1] At the Royal Northern College of Music, Professor Jane Ginsborg asks students to write down what it feels like to fall in love, then, much later, write down what it feels like to stand backstage moments before a performance. Love and fear seem like contrasting emotions, but the descriptions most students will write for each are eerily similar. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/sep/08/how-classical-musicians-cope-with-performance-stress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of you might have seen this Q&A on YouTube already. It's been on YouTube for a whole 6 months and we have made many clips from it, but since it's such a good discussion, I thought it would be a shame not to have it on the podcast too. Thank you to the Royal Northern College of Music for hosting the discussion. YouTube video: https://youtu.be/OutbtwqxZn0 ---------------------------------

Welcome to the middle of the second British Invasion!  John Howard Jones was born in Southampton, in southern England to Welsh parents.  He grew up in Wales, moved to Canada when he was a teenager, and returned to the UK in the mid 70's where he attended the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.  The was the oldest of four boys, all of which became musicians, and started piano at the age of 7.  Dream Into Action is Howard Jones' second studio album, and was released in this month.  It went to number 10 on the Billboard 200, and number 2 on the UK albums chart.  Rupert Hine was the producer, who also produced albums for Rush.  Howard's brother Martin Jones plays bass on this album, and he has the group Afrodiziak as backing vocals on a number of tracks.  Jones had a successful debut release in 1984 called "Human Lib," and "Dream Into Action" would be an even bigger hit.  Howard Jones has a piano and keyboards-driven sound, and his lyrics are quite positive.  Jones believes that his positivity and depth tends to create a negative perception in the media, stating that "what's 'cool' is often very shallow and transient." Jones is still putting out albums today.  He released an album called Transform in 2019, and one called Dialogue in 20222.Bruce brings this synth-heavy 80's album to the podcast. Like to Get to Know You WellThis track preceded the album by over six months.  It came out as a single in August of 1984 as the Summer Olympics were kicking off in Los Angeles, and was dedicated to "the original spirit of the Olympic Games."  It was included in a remix album called "the 12" Album" in November 1984 before being included in this studio album.Assault and BatteryThis is a deeper cut which was played on an episode of Miami Vice.  The lyrics are about the horrors of eating meat - Jones was a vegetarian at the time, and is a vegan today.  This songs reminds us of Styx and Elton John with the keyboard work.  Life In One DayThe third single from the album (or fourth, depending upon how you count "Like to Get to Know You Well") went to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.  The lyrics are about not rushing through life, but taking time to enjoy the place where you are.  The British vocal group Afrodiziak can be heard contributing backing vocals to this song. Things Can Only Get BetterThe first single from the album is the big hit.  It went to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Afrodiziak contributes backing vocals to this track as well.  It is a very deliberately positive song, encouraging the listener who is down on his luck to keep going, and to keep looking for better days ahead. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme to the from the television series "Moonlighting" by Al JarreauBruce Willis launched his career in this detective romance comedy that starred Willis and Cybill Shepherd. STAFF PICKS:Don't Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty & the HeartbreakersRob features a song written by Tom Petty and Dave Stewart (from the Eurythmics).  This was the main hit from the sixth studio album "Southern Accents."  It is a break-up song partially inspired by a conversation Stewart overheard between Joe Walsh and Stevie Nicks.  The Alice In Wonderland-themed video is a must-see.We Are the World by U.S.A. for AfricaLynch brings us the ultimate supergroup.  This was a benefit single for victims of famine in Africa, and raised over $60 million.  The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and Quincey Jones produced it.  Musicians appearing in the band were a veritable "who's who" in the music world, including performers as diverse as Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Steve Perry, and Ray Charles.White Lies by Jason & the Scorchers Wayne's staff pick is off the group's first full length album, "Lost and Found."  Jason & the Scorchers' high energy and country twang led them to be described as "cowpunk."  The lyrics describe a couple in a bad relationship.  "Take these chains and set me free, release me from this misery.  Now, don't you waste my time with your alibis 'cause your heart can't hide what I see in your eyes."One Night in Bangkok by Murray HeadBruce goes to the theater for his staff pick.  This song is from a concept album and musical called "Chess," written by Benny Andersson and  Bjorn Ulvaeus (formerly of ABBA).  The musical is about a Cold War-era chess tournament between two grandmasters, one American and one Soviet.  Murray Head performs the spoken verse and Anders Glenmark sings the chorus. COMEDY TRACK:I'm Kissin' You Goodbye by Ray StevensWe finish up this week's podcast with a break-up song in a style only Ray Stevens can deliver.

On this episode, Hattie speaks with flautist Kathryn Williams, co-author of the Independent Society of Musicians's (ISM) Dignity at Work 2 study, which looked into the experiences of discrimination among those working in the music sector. They also speak about Kathryn's experiences as a single parent 11 years ago, navigating studying at the Royal Northern College of Music whilst being the sole carer for a 1-year-old.Follow Kathryn on Instagram: @kathrynwilliamsflutesDiscover the ISM hereParents in Performing Arts (PiPA) CampaignIf you've been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this episode, head to our Resources page for further signposting and support.Support usWant to support us on a regular basis? Consider joining our Patreon for £3 a month: https://www.patreon.com/tmdtaGot a few pennies to spare? Buy us a Kofi! https://ko-fi.com/thingsmusiciansdonttalkaboutFeeling extra generous? Help us raise funds for the podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/f/things-musicians-dont-talk-aboutFollow us on all the socials: @tmdtapodcastEdited by Hattie ButterworthMusic by Katy Ehrlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An absolutely inspiring conversation with double bass virtuoso Leon Bosch, following his journey from the townships of Johannesburg in apartheid to the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester to conducting, running two ensembles and founding his own publishing company! We cover topics such as curiosity and resilience, how to inspire your students and Leon teaches us his 'foolproof' practice algorithm. Leon's Website: https://www.leonbosch.comHenley Symphony Orchestra: http://www.henleysymphonyorchestra.co.uk

“Find what you're best at and do that” Holly Cullen-Davies is a pianist, singer, choir leader, environmental campaigner and curator. Holly has been performing regularly since the age of six and working as a freelance musician for over fifteen years. She studied at the CNR de Lyon, France, The Royal Northern College of Music and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama studying with Kasia Borowiak, Carole Presland, Charles Owen and Martin Roscoe. She set up Live Junction which received an Emerging Excellence Award from Help Musicians UK in 2013 and The Kids' Concert Company which has been funded by The Arts Council for the last 4 years to take professional concerts in to primary schools. More recently she set up Concerts Don't Cost The Earth to bring together the two things she is most passionate about: live music and protecting the planet for our next generation. Concerts Don't Cost The Earth supports both musicians and our precious world at the same time. You can find out more about how to support it or get involved here: www.concertsdontcosttheearth.org Time Line 00.00 - 00.44 Intro 00.45 - 05.13 Introducing Holly Cullen-Davies 05.17 - 07.20 The inspiration behind 'Concerts Don't Cost The Earth' 07.35 - 09.02 The role music can play in having difficult conversations about the climate 09.05 - 12.45 Holly's musical journey 12.46 - 16.16 Introducing classical music to unusual spaces 17.12 - 21.46 Holly introduces and plays Chick Corea's Children Song no. 6  21.48 - 24.15 The element of surprise and the juxtaposition of unusual things 25.10 - 26.54 The etymology of ‘concert' 26.55 - 31.37 What fuels Holly's activism? 32.22 - 34.47 Find what you're best at and do that: being the change you want to see 34.50 - 36.01 Subsidise the trains campaign - an activist's song 36.03 - 41.27 Holly introduces and plays Alberto Ginastera's Danza del gaucho matrero (Dance of the outlaw cowboy) from Danzas Argentinas 41.30 - 43.50  How people can organise a ‘Concert Don't Cost The Earth' concert 44.00 - 47.34  David introduces ‘pogging' 47.35 - 48.00  Outro Quotes “I've always loved the intimate concerts… up close… where you can hear the workings of the instrument.” (Holly) “Concerts Don't Cost The Earth exist to start conversations about the climate crisis through the power of music.” (Holly) “What I really got a kick out of was introducing classical music to people that didn't usually hear it and putting it in spaces where you didn't usually hear it. I did a lot of gigs early on where I was the classical act in a cabaret of other acts and it kind of blew people away.” (Holly) “I hate people looking at a programme during a concert. I think that's a shame for them to be sidetracked. I'm hoping that I'm compelling enough as a pianist that they're just listening.” (Holly) I want people to feel the breath, the moment between the pieces and not know what's coming next.” (Holly) “Every percentage of a degree is absolutely critical and going over 1.5 or certainly going over 2.0 degrees will have catastrophic runaway effects that could lead to the end of all life on earth.” (Holly) “When we do risk assessment in other parts of life: medicine, building bridges, flying aeroplanes… we don't take risks. If the scientists are saying this could be a disaster, we don't administer that drug, we don't build that bridge, we don't fly that aeroplane. And the risk here (climate) is huge. And the answer is we have to stop using fossil fuels… we have to phase them out completely by 2030.” (Holly) Links Holly Cullen Davies (Guest) Web: https://www.concertsdontcosttheearth.org/ Web: http://www.hollycullendavies.com/ Instagram @daviesanddaughters Instagram @thulamamalondon David Pearl (Host) Web: https://www.davidpearl.net Web: https://wanderfulpodcast.com Twitter: @davidpearlhere Instagram: davidpearl_here Andrew Paine (Producer & Audio Engineer) Twitter: @ItPainesMe

Joining Alexa today is Jo Sear, a rock, pop and soul singer, and teacher of CCM singing styles. Jo completed her MA in Voice Pedagogy through the Voice Study Centre and will soon begin her PhD at The Royal Northern College of Music. She's here to discuss teaching popular music styles, the topic of her recently published final MA dissertation project.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Jo's paper Modern Vocal Pedagogy: Investigating a potential curricular framework for training popular music singing teachers was recently published. She would love to see a course created that teaches people how to be popular music singers. She wants students to learn about the industry, how producers and engineers think, and how studio singing is different from live singing. Contemporary commercial music, or CCM, is a term used by some vocal pedagogues in the US to refer to non-classical music. This term encompasses jazz, pop, blues, soul, country, folk and rock styles. Jo suggests that jazz should be its own category because of the kind of improvisation and musical knowledge needed to sing it. She also thinks that musical theatre and popular music genres do cross over but don't belong in the same category. Jo listens to the singers that her students want to emulate and then brings them more examples of similar artists who they may not have heard before. For example, if someone wanted to sing like Florence and the Machine, she'd bring them a song from Kate Bush. It's about helping students find their style but not pushing them in a direction. BEST MOMENTS  ‘I'm trying to be the teacher that I wanted, that I never had' ‘The whole basis of popular music is authenticity' ‘Listening to lots of different artists is key'   EPISODE RESOURCES     Guest Website: popupvocaltraining.co.uk Social Media: Facebook: @PopUpVocalTraining Youtube: @popupvocaltraining828 Relevant Links & Mentions: Voice Study Centre: com Royal Northern College of Music: rncm.ac.uk British Voice Association (BVA): org.uk The Journal of Popular Music Education: https://www.popularmusiceducation.org/the-journal/ Modern Vocal Pedagogy: Investigating a potential curricular framework for training popular music singing teachers by Joanna Sear Jeanie LoVetri and Somatic Voicework: https://somaticvoicework.com/ This is a Voice by Jeremy Fisher & Gillyanne Kayes Books by John Henny: Teaching Contemporary Singing; Voice Teacher Influencer; Beginning Singing Jo Thompson Singing Coach: http://www.jothompson.net/index.html Yvie Burnett: https://www.yvieburnett.com/ Kim Chandler: http://www.kimchandler.com/ Singing Teachers Talk Podcast: Dr Matt Edwards: https://www.edwardsvoice.com/ Ann Peckham: Vocal Workouts for the Contemporary Singer Rode Studio Microphone Shure SM58 Microphone Journal of Voice: https://www.jvoice.org/ The work of Heidi Moss Erickson: https://www.heidimosserickson.com/ The Musician's Mind: Teaching, Learning and Performance in the Age of Brain Science by Lynn Helding, Pam Ward et al The work of Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin: https://soulingredients.drtrineice.com/drtrineice BAST Interview Article with Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin: How to Nurture a Singer's Authentic Voice: https://www.basttraining.com/how-to-nurture-a-singers-authentic-voice/ Podcast: A Voice and Beyond by Dr Marisa Lee Naismith Podcast: The Naked Vocalist Voice Work by Christina Shewell So You Want to Sing…Rock and Roll by Matthew Edwards and NATs The Art of Singing Onstage and in the Studio by Jennifer Hamady   ABOUT THE GUEST   Jo has been singing rock, pop and soul music all her life. She joined her first professional working band at age 21 and has been behind a microphone ever since, singing lead and backing vocals in a wide variety of rock, soul and blues bands, working as a session singer and taking part in many stage productions, including several at the London Palladium. Her current band is Soul Enforcement Bureau, an 8-piece professional soul band. Jo has been a teacher of CCM singing styles exclusively for over 17 years, working both privately and within secondary and dance schools. She has trained extensively in many different areas of voice study, including the Estill Model, advanced anatomy and voice acoustics, and has taught a wide range of students, from amateurs to professionals. She completed her MA in Voice Pedagogy with Distinction in April 2021 and is a passionate advocate of the importance of training more rock/pop teachers and conducting more contemporary voice research. Her final dissertation project - a research-based curriculum outline for training Popular Music singing teachers - has recently been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Popular Music Education. Jo begins PhD study at the Royal Northern College of Music in September 2023 on the institution's Music Education pathway. She is a member of APME and the British Voice Association and has presented for the BVA on several occasions.   ABOUT THE PODCAST   BAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. Website: basttraining.com Get updates to your inbox: Click here for updates from BAST Training Link to presenter's bios: basttraining.com/singing-teachers-talk-podcast-biosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a short overview of the 30th RNCM Day of Percussion, i have been lucky enough to have attended most of these days, i have witnessed some remarkable performances over the years and made lots of great friends along the way. The video features clips of performances by Paul Patrick (principle percussionts with the BBC Philarmonic) Plus a segment featuring some incredible talented RNCM Students. Pipe Band legend Jim Kilpatrick - MBE alongside the fabulous Rachel Thom. Dave Hassel, Chris Manis & Saxophonist Andy Scott. The incomporable Ash Soan. it also features interviews with Jim Kilpatrick, Rachel Thom, Matt Nolan (Matt Nolan Cymbals) and Bruce Parry from Sabian Cymbals. I really want to spread awareness about this great day as it is remarkably good value for money at £26.00 for the whole day and the evening concert. it is usually on the first Sunday in February, please check the RNCM website though before making the journey www.rncm.ac.ukThis will make more sense on my Youtube channel.the first clip is Paul Patrick and some RNCM studentsnext is Jim Kilpatrick and Rachel Thomnext two clips are Dave Hassell, Chris Manis and Andy Scottthe last 3 short clips are Ash Soan.

Join me to learn the story around legendary English group, SUPERTRAMP as told by founding member JOHN HELLIWELL. John Helliwell was a small-town computer programmer-turned-musician who embarked on an unexpected journey of success and musical exploration, during which he encountered a dramatic juxtaposition between his musical success and his shy personality. John is a saxophonist and founding member of the British rock band Supertramp. He joined the band in 1973 and is known for his solo on the hit single "The Logical Song" from the album Breakfast in America. John says this solo has been the highpoint of his career. John was born in a small town in the north of England who pursued music full-time and eventually joined Supertramp in 1973. The group struggled to secure a record deal and the album Crime of the Century was recorded and released just after John had turned 29. It was their first success on their climb to international fame. Supertramp hit it really big in 1979 with the album Breakfast in America, which became a worldwide phenomenon. In fact, it was the biggest selling album of that year. John's unique saxophone and clarinet solos, along with the band's two singers and keyboard-oriented sound, made them stand right out from the mainstream. As John's fame grew with the success of the band, his life changed forever. During a Supertramp hiatus in the nineties, he moved back to England to study at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. However, a scholarly life was to take a back seat in 1996 when he worked with ex-Supertramper Roger Hodgson, and then began recording and touring again with Supertramp. Today John plays music based on his many inspirations – including jazz, funk, blues, soul and rock. He has a jazz group, Crème Anglaise, and also plays around Europe with Leslie ManDoki and Alan Simon. John tells us that Supertramp is currently on hold due to the illness of its founder, Rick Davies, but may continue touring in the future. John now has two more projects : 1) The Super Big Tramp Band - an 18 piece big band playing the music of Supertramp instrumentally with John soloing and acting as master of ceremonies and 2) Ever Open Door – a sextet playing folk tunes and ballads with saxophone and clarinet, a string quartet and Hammond organ. In this episode, John Helliwell gives a candid and frank interview where he reveals that the band was too shy to speak to the audience on stage. He talks about the incredible times that he shared with his fellow members and how their unique sound and songwriting style endeared them to the public across all corners of the globe. I hope you are able to join me this week on A Breath of Fresh Air. If you'd like to know more about John Helliwell and Supertramp head for my website www.abreathoffreshair.com.au Please feel free to get in touch with me through the website too. I welcome any comments, feedback or suggestions for future guests you'd like to hear interviewed. Also check out John Helliwell's website www.johnhelliwell.com

The British born musician, composer and writer Stephen Hough grew up in Cheshire, won the piano section of the very first BBC Young Musician of the Year competition as a teenager, before moving to New York to study at the Juilliard School of Music. Over the last 30 years, Stephen Hough has made more than 60 albums and is globally renowned for his thrilling live performances of a wide classical piano repertoire. Knighted in 2022 for services to music, he is also a visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music, holds the International Chair of Piano Studies at his alma mater, the Royal Northern College in Manchester, and is a member of the faculty at The Juilliard School. Stephen talks to John Wilson about some of the most important influences on his musical career, starting with a 1962 LP called Keyboard Giants of the Past. This compilation album, bought for him just after he started to learn the piano aged 6, included artists from the earliest days of recording such as Ignace Paderewski, Vladimir de Pachmann and Sergei Rachmaninoff, all of whom inspired him with their rich artistry and individual styles. He reveals how Elgar's The Dream of Gerontius helped him back into the world of classical music after suffering a breakdown while at Cheetham's School of Music, and began his conversion to Catholicism as a teenager. Stephen also describes how leaving Cheshire for studies at the Juilliard School of Music in New York was his coming-of-age in many ways and how winning the prestigious Naumburg International Piano Competition while a student there, launched his career aged 21. Producer: Edwina Pitman

Meet Ali Kheeler, one of the founders of Al Firdaus Ensemble, a Spain-based musical band which combines between classical, western, Moroccan, Andalusi, and Syrian styles in their music. Known for their Celtic Salawat and Madha Morisco, Nihal sat with Ali and spoke about spiritual expression through art and how to bring people together through art. They also spoke about their new album "Shifa" and the motivations behind its production. This episode will also feature some of their songs from the new album. Ali Keeler was born in London in 1973 and started learning the violin at the age of seven. During his youth, he played in several orchestras. In 1991, he went on to study classical violin at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where he gained experience playing in a string quartet. He moved to Damascus in Syria in 1998. During his time in Syria, he learnt to sing within the tradition of the maqam in the zawiyas of Damascus and Aleppo, receiving instruction in singing from the well-known munshid Ustadh Mustapha Karim. Applying his musical experience within the Arabic tradition to the violin, he has developed a varied repertoire of Celtic, Arabic, Andalusi and Turkish pieces. In 2006, he moved to Granada and in 2007 helped form the group Al Kauthar. He contributed within the group as the lead singer, violinist, arranger and composer, performing in concerts and festivals in Europe, Turkey and Morocco. In 2012 he founded the group Al Firdaus Ensemble, with whom he has performed in numerous concerts throughout Europe, the US, North Africa, Turkey, & Lebanon. -- Faith in Fine Print is brought to you by The Mantle, a sacred safe space dedicated to facilitating and demonstrating Islamic Spirituality. Comments or Questions? E-mail us at faithinfineprint@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithinfineprint Twitter: https://twitter.com/faithfineprint Instagram: https://instagram.com/faithinfineprint SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES AT http://www.faithinfineprint.com/

This week, Jessica talks with Stephanie Wu, a Marketer & Cellist. Steph has appeared as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. As one of 101 musicians selected from 33 countries, she performed in the YouTube Symphony at the Sydney Opera House in 2011, a life-changing experience that inspired her to get an MBA from UC Berkeley and become a marketer at Google. Today, Steph works at Coursera, where she helps others to re-skill as she did. Steph graduated from Harvard with a double major in social studies and music. She also holds a Master's degree in cello performance from the Royal Northern College of Music. Learn more about Stephanie Wu on LinkedIn Are you a high achiever, a leader in your workplace, a person with many interests, maybe even an Ampersand? Well, guess what? Jessica works with people just like you. Jessica can help you navigate change, stay true to your values, and thrive as a leader. Learn more at jessicawan.com. She reads every single message. Credits Produced and Hosted by Jessica Wan Co-produced, edited, and sound design by Naomi Tepper Theme music by Denys Kyshchuk and Stockaudios from Pixabay

Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw was born Kathleen Timpson in 1912. Deaf from an early age, she went on to have a brilliant career and is best known for her contribution to pandiagonal magic squares. She was also heavily involved in the establishment of the Royal Northern College of Music and was an advisor to Mrs Thatcher's government on education. She died aged 101. Nominator Sir John Timpson is chairman of the high street shoe repair shop that bears his family name and knew Dame Kathleen extremely well. Her spirit and determination shine through. Also in studio is Dr Ems Lord, research fellow at Clare Hall and director of NRICH. The producer in Bristol by Miles Warde

Fiona Finsbury is an opera singer, yoga teacher and vocal coach. She has sung as a soloist throughout the UK including at the Royal Opera House, Buxton Opera House, Opera Holland Park and in The Phantom of the Opera in London's West End.Fiona holds an undergraduate degree in acting from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and two post graduate degrees in music and singing from The Royal Northern College of Music. She studied vocal anatomy under Stephen King of Voice Care Centre UK, and she is a certified Vocal Health First Aider.As a vocal coach she helps people to find their authentic voice. She teaches technical exercises to strengthen the vocal instrument, as well as coaching for diction, delivery and stage presence, helping voice-users to feel more confident, comfortable and powerful both on stage and in the workplace.Pick up a copy of my book Finally Thriving here:https://geni.us/FinallyThrivinghttps://www.finallythrivingbook.comFinally Thriving Program:https://www.finallythrivingprogram.comAccess show notes here:https://www.pureenergypdx.com/integrate-yourself-podcastConnect with Fiona here:website:  https://www.fionafinsbury.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionafinsbury/Morning Meditation for WomenStart your day with a moment of mindfulness with the Morning Meditation for Women podcast.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Cultivating Spiritual CuriosityA show dedicated to exploring our spirituality & evolution of consciousness.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Becoming You AgainBecoming You Again is for women going through divorce who need guidance and support. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

In this episode, we chat with flutist Stephen Clark about his journey from orchestral musician, to soloist, to DMA student at the University of Alabama. He shares his insights on the differences between conducting yourself as a student vs. professional, as well as the differences between academia / the music industries of the UK and the US. We thoroughly enjoyed his stories and musings on his unconventional path! - Recipient of the 2016 Sir James Galway Rising Star Award and 1st Prize winner of the 2018 IMKA Music Competition and the 2018 Alexander & Buono International Flute Competition, Stephen Clark gives more than 150 performances each year across all 7 continents and made his New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 2018. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Northern College of Music and in Switzerland and America with Sir James Galway. Regularly invited to perform at flute festivals, he has given solo recitals at both the Conventions of the British Flute Society and the National Flute Association of America and the Sir James Galway Flute Festival in Switzerland. Solo engagements have taken him to over 120 countries including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Turkey, Israel, Finland, Canada, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Croatia, Thailand, Germany, Netherlands, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Egypt, China, Libya, Malta, Poland, Lithuania, Japan, Australia, Belgium, France, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Jordan, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Seychelles, Maldives, Malaysia, Brazil, Norway, Iceland, Korea, Peru, Vietnam, Greece, Slovenia and the U.S.A. He has also performed as solo flute player alongside several popular music artists including Annie Lennox, Andrea Bocelli and pop band McFly. Stephen has recorded for Classic FM, Amadeus, Linn Records and for the Naxos label and broadcast live on Northern Ireland's 7FM and BBC Radio 3. He has released 2 solo albums on the Voyage Record Label. In 2015, Stephen was accepted into the Recording Academy of America and is now a voting member in the Grammys. Stephen has appeared on screen as the flute player in both the BBC's period drama series "Desperate Romantics" and ITV's feature film "Miss Marple - The Secret of Chimneys". He is author of “The Flute Gym” - a manual for advanced flute players. Stephen is a Yamaha Artist and plays a 14k gold handmade Yamaha flute. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/creative-baggage/support

Peter has directed the Nu Civilisation Orchestra since it's inception in 2009. The NCO has performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Ronnie Scott's, The Royal Northern College of Music. Peter made his BBC Proms conducting debut in 2019 performing  Duke Ellington's 'Sacred Concert'. He has worked with the BBC Concert Orchestra directing his arrangement of Billy Strayhorn's 'Chelsea Bridge' at London Jazz Festival 2019. HorseFrog ProductionsA podcast where two friends explore their favorite books, shows, and movies.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify I Read Comic BooksA podcast for comic book fans. New episodes on Wednesdays. Comics are good, and so are youListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify WikiListenThe daily podcast about everything, and anything.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Sam chats to Professor and International Chair of Music Education at the Royal Northern College of Music Nate Holder about decolonising the music curriculum – what it means, and what it practically involves – as well as questioning what the goals of music education should be.…Nate StuffWebsite: https://www.nateholdermusic.com/ The Why Music Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-why-music-podcast Books (order here): Where Are All The Black Female Composers? Where Are All The Instruments? Why Is My Piano Black And White? I Wish I Didn't Quit: Music Lessons… Buy us a coffee innit: https://ko-fi.com/classicalpod … Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Do you feel like you need more passion in your life?  Stephanie Wu (Senior Manager, Global Enterprise Marketing Campaigns at Coursera ) shares:    - How her passion for music led to her being selected as 1 of 101 musicians for the Youtube Symphony at the Sydney Opera House and her dream job at Google. - Why she turned down a lifetime opportunity at Juilliard to pursue a Master's in cello performance from the Royal Northern College of Music.   - How she manages her time as mom of 2, an assistant principal cellist for the Berkeley Symphony, and a senior manager at Coursera. Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/stephaniewu2 or watch her Ted Talk at youtube/s3VkOywR3as.

“For us it's all about the future, it's about laying down the foundations with new composers and new communities that we can make a difference in, in the future.” Bob Riley came from the “cow pats of East Yorkshire” to the “hustle and bustle of Manchester” after his talents on the violin secured him a place at the Royal Northern College of Music. He has now held the position of Chief Executive at the Manchester Camerata for almost 16 years, he joins Lisa at the Camerata's new home, Gorton Monastery.  Bob talks about the Camerata's efforts to connect with the local community and its focus on hosting projects and events that will have a positive impact. He describes how they are challenging judgmental ‘concert hall traditions', opening up spaces to a wider range of artists and audiences and allowing people to clap whenever they feel like it.  ------ Your host, Lisa Morton, started PR company Roland Dransfield in 1996, one month after the fateful IRA bomb that tore apart the city centre.  From that point, the business, and its team members, have been involved in helping to support the creation of Modern Manchester – across regeneration, business, charity, leisure and hospitality, sport and culture. To celebrate the 25 years that Roland Dransfield has spent creating these bonds, Lisa is gathering together some of her Greater Mancunian ‘family' and will be exploring how they have created their own purposeful relationships with the best place in the world. Connect with Lisa and Roland Dransfield:  Via our website On Instagram On Twitter On Spotify

In Day 4 of our Mental Health Week Mini Series we're joined by soprano Helen Lacey who tells us about her experience of moving to London after finishing her undergraduate degree at the Royal Northern College of Music.We discuss leaving conservatoire and the challenge of managing your own time. We talk about breaking into a new work and social dynamic, finding your feet in a city you don't know as well as finding yourself both personally and professionally. Helen reflects on moving to London, how she coped with the size, pace and scale of the city, and also how the pandemic changed her relationship to her local area.We also talk about mental health in the classical music industry, how it's good to see high-profile figures such as Allan Clayton talking about the difficulties of the work (Panic attacks and poor pay: Allan Clayton on the real life of an opera star), yet how we still need to see this openness and honesty filter into our daily practice. As a singer, Helen talks about the way mental health undoubtedly impacts the voice and how, if we don't care for our mental wellbeing, it can become a vicious cycle.Helen shares the greatest thing she's learnt in recent months: we have to tend to all parts of ourselves in order to be able to perform at our best. There has to be a balance.Episode edited and produced by Daisy Grant Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May Payne is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter and pianist based in Manchester who blends the deliberate songwriting of Bob Dylan and the nostalgic sounds of Van Morrison and Rex Orange County for new refreshing take on the Singer-Songwriter genre. Whilst honing her skills at the Royal Northern College of Music (and previously at the Berklee College of Music) she has formed the perfect band to help her realise her sound. May's distinctive vocals are augmented by her own piano playing alongside Alex Bresh on bass, Reuben Savage on guitar, and Gemma Watson on drums. The group of friends have been described as a ‘one-minded, eight-armed unit', transforming her songs into something truly unique and vibrant. Produced by RecRooms, The Kicking Back Podcast is an audio and video podcast hosted by video producer and musician Brad Ingham and singer William Jaquet. It discusses Arts, Music and many other topics with a different Artist/ Creative in each episode.

Mike Baker and Rory Russell of the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet join the Soundweavers team to discuss their work promoting the guitar quartet through a careful balance of traditional repertoire, arrangements, and commissions. They chat about their relationship with Chandos Records and their recording projects. They speak about their beginnings with Live Music Now and the value that community engagement programs offer both the local audiences and the performers. Recognized as one of the world's leading guitar quartets, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is a dynamic and innovative ensemble known for its extraordinary ensemble in performance and expansive repertoire. Formed originally at the Royal Northern College of Music (in 1999), under the guidance of Craig Ogden and Gordon Crosskey, the quartet went on to study with renowned guitarists such as Sérgio Assad, Oscar Ghiglia and Scott Tennant. Their early successes included winning awards from the Musicians Benevolent Fund, Tillett Trust and Tunnell Trust. In 2016, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet was invited to perform at Classic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. The concert, which also featured Maxim Vengerov, Debbie Wiseman, Laura Wright and Wayne Marshall, was recorded for subsequent broadcast. The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet has performed in many other major concert halls in the UK, including Perth Concert Hall, Wigmore Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields and Bridgewater Hall. Their engagements have taken them throughout Europe, most recently visiting Germany, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Estonia, Poland and Ireland. The ensemble made its debut in Asia in 2014 with a series of concerts in Seoul and they returned to South Korea in 2016, this time to perform at the Daejeon International Guitar Festival. The AGQ is dedicated to presenting music from around the globe, spanning the period from the renaissance right through to the present day. Many established international composers, including Carlos Rafael Rivera (U.S.A), Phillip Houghton (Australia), Stephen Dodgson (U.K) and Nikita Koshkin (Russia) have invited the quartet to perform their compositions, and the group's commission “Danças Nativas”, by the Brazilian composer Clarice Assad, was nominated for a Latin Grammy® award for best classical composition in 2009. A further source of material for the AGQ's constantly expanding repertoire is their own arrangements of music from various genres, including works by Gismonti, Mussorgsky, Rossini, and film music composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. In 2009 the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet was signed exclusively to Chandos Records and has since recorded 5 albums; “Spirit of Brazil” (March 2009), “Dances” (June 2010), “Final Cut” (June 2012), “Cuatro” (Nov 2013) and “Aspects” (Nov 2016) all received highly enthusiastic reviews in the press. The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more information about the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, please visit their website, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

This episode is all about music and the role software and technologies such as AI and machine learning play in creative processes. Meet Emily Howard, David De Roure and Chris Melen from the Centre for Practice & Research in Science and Music (PRiSM) at the Royal Northern College of Music. They talk about how they use AI in their creative processes. One of the key tools the team has developed and uses for experimenting and composing music is an open source tool called PRiSM SampleRNN - and you will be able to listen to some of the audio samples. Occasionally, you hear concerns about AI replacing humans - or in this case - composers and performers. But that's not the case as David, Emily and Chris reassure us. Rather, it is a new tool that can enhance and augment our creativity. And furthermore:“If society is going to have AI so pervasively embedded then we really have to understand what it means to be a creative human being in the context of AI”Linkshttps://github.com/rncm-prism/prism-samplernn   PRiSM SampleRNN open Sourcehttps://www.rncm.ac.uk/research/research-centres-rncm/prism/ PRiSM main web sitehttps://www.rncm.ac.uk/whats-on/events/ Events at the Royal Northern College of Music/PRiSMhttps://www.turing.ac.uk/research/interest-groups/ai-arts  The Alan Turing Institute AI & Arts Special Interest GroupSupport the Show.Thank you for listening and your ongoing support. It means the world to us! Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/codeforthought Get in touch: Email mailto:code4thought@proton.me UK RSE Slack (ukrse.slack.com): @code4thought or @piddie US RSE Slack (usrse.slack.com): @Peter Schmidt Mastadon: https://fosstodon.org/@code4thought or @code4thought@fosstodon.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pweschmidt/ (personal Profile)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/codeforthought/ (Code for Thought Profile) This podcast is licensed under the Creative Commons Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Tamila is the sound of PURE JOY helping couples and friends climax in their perfect moments. Born in Kazakhstan, her family moved to Russia when she was 2 months old, where she lived for 10 years, before deciding to study music in university. After graduation, she started to travel to concerts in Russia and China before studying in the Kazak National Conservatory, and eventually winning a scholarship to play for the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where she fell in love with the string quartet. She eventually organized her own group and entered competitions, before deciding to pursue her own individualistic ambition and move to the states, after visiting a friend in Chicago. Having been here for 3 years, Tamila started out as an Uber driver, eventually learning how to play legally her viola on the streets, and getting booked to play at weddings and proposals. Now a regular at the Black & Caspian Mediterranean bistro 6 nights a week, she is embracing the chance to have artistic freedom and DJ her own two hour sets in intimate settings. Follow her on IG @Tamila_Viola, and don't be afraid to reach out and message her directly, she is dynamite.

As a classically trained singer Ailie has toured the world. As a teacher and singing coach she has pondered the most effective ways to teach music and rehearsal techniques to singers with learning difficulties and specifically dyslexia. She graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music with a B.A. in Music and performance. She is currently developing the ‘Reid Rhythm Hand Cards' technique for helping dyslexic children and adults to learn music more efficiently. Which is a brand new technique and currently in the final stages of development. Funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund) has helped the Dyslexia Foundation make this podcast. Find out more at dyslexia-help.org

Harpist Eira Lynn Jones joins us to chat about her work with the Juniper Project, a flute and harp duo that performs and records not only the most virtuosic repertoire, but also the approachable repertoire that they enjoy coaching. We speak about Eira's work as a composer of chamber music, as well as her connection to the Music in Hospitals program. Eira shares some of her background as someone who “did everything backwards”, having gone from a full-time orchestral position to a freelancer's career. Welsh harpist EIRA LYNN JONES is a versatile musician, who has a passion for creativity and originality. Her eclectic career ranges from orchestral work, recordings and commissions to chamber music collaborations. She is known equally for her committed, dynamic playing and her innovative, dedicated teaching. While a student at the Royal Northern College of Music, Eira won numerous awards, including a Guinness Foundation Scholarship and an I.S.M. Performer Award, resulting in her BBC Radio 3 debut on the ‘Young Musicians' series. Further studies with Kathleen Bride at the Manhattan School of Music in New York led to a Masters Degree. Invited to join the Manhattan Contemporary Music Ensemble, she premiered new works for harp, which ignited her interest in researching unusual and varied repertoire. She did indeed take her harp to the party; to Carnegie Hall, the Aspen Music Festival, Banff Centre of Performing Arts and Creativity, and even to the top of the Empire State Building! On returning to the UK she was appointed Principal Harp with Northern Ballet Theatre. She now regularly freelances with the UK's leading orchestras, including Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Opera North, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the Royal Northern Sinfonia. As soloist, she has performed Debussy Danses with Manchester Camerata and Ravel's Introduction and Allegro with Northern Chamber Orchestra. Eira is also widely recognised as one of the UK's leading harp teachers. As Head of Harp at the RNCM she loves inspiring young musicians, receiving many invitations to run workshops worldwide, including USA, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Sweden and Iceland. She achieved notable success with her solo album ‘... from within', which is a mix of classical and folk pieces on both pedal harp and clarsach: "I love the album ... a diversity of music, a very accomplished technique, and your heart coming through" (Alan Stivell). From performing at the Hollywood Bowl to under the much loved “Dippy” dinosaur at the Natural History Museum; from appearing in Coronation Street to playing for HRH Prince of Wales in Spain; from recording with the heavy metal band “Venom” to accompanying Kiri te Kanawa; from directing the music of John Cage for 20 harps to leading the RNCM Young Harps Project, Eira approaches each project with passion, and is a true ambassador for this most magical of instruments. The transcript for this episode can be found here. For more information about Eira Lynn Jones, please visit her website, Facebook, and Twitter.

Callum Cronin joins Ewan Petrie for this weeks episode of "The Tracks That Take Us Back". Callum is the guitar/ bass player for Heron Valley and graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before furthering his studies on the Master of Music programme at the Royal Northern College of Music. Heron Valley are an energy fuelled, traditional band that hail from a variety of places across Scotland. Over the past 5 years they have established themselves as one of the most exciting traditional bands to arrive on the Scottish music scene, managing to perform, and gain a following, all over the world. Alongside being a member of Heron Valley Callum has also enjoyed a varied career as a freelance double bassist and bass guitarist, performing as part of orchestras, contemporary music ensembles, musical theatre bands, jazz bands and traditional music groups. Listen as we jump into Callum's favourite memories from his chosen Scottish locations and enjoy the music that helps bring these memories flooding back. From the long awaited freedom that passing your driving test brings a teenager in rural Scotland to rediscovering "home" during the lockdown, enjoy delving into Callum's choices on "The Tracks That Take Us Back".

Bonnie Kemplay is a nineteen-year-old singer/songwriter from Edinburgh currently studying electric guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music. Her music has been described as ‘indie sad core', taking inspiration from artists such as Soccer Mommy, Julien Baker and Clairo. Produced by RecRooms, The Kicking Back Podcast is an audio and video podcast hosted by video producer and musician Brad Ingham and co-hosted by musician and guitarist Matthew Campbell. It discusses Arts, Music and many other topics with a different Artist/ Creative in each episode.

Dr. Danny Helseth directs the symphonic wind ensemble at Seattle Pacific University. He's recognized as an exciting and spirited euphonium soloist, and has been a featured artist throughout the United States, Japan, Europe, and China. A champion of music education, Professor Helseth has presented masterclasses and clinics to students of all ages throughout the United States and Asia. He holds degrees from Central Washington University, the University of North Texas, Royal Northern College of Music, and he has received his doctorate from the University of Washington in 2017.

Just Play Everyone has a book in them. This episode is for you if you'd like to get that book out. It's also for you if you have a message or understanding to share with the world. Nick shares his journey from being a teacher and head of music at a school, to best selling author and coach to musicians. In yet another raw and honest conversation, he shares his own personal process of how his book came into fruition and how he created a fanbase that has helped him get his message into the world with credibility that appeals to his target audience. Here's a little more about Nick: Nick Bottini is a multi-instramentalist, consultant and performance coach. He studied at Leeds University, the Franz Liszt Hochshule Für Musik in Weimar, and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He has worked s a freelance musician, as well as Head of Music in London Schools. As a workshop leader and public speaker he has shared the Inside-Out understanding of the mind with musicians, international sportspeople, business people and many others. For ten years he has worked at various levels in the music industry from school children to adult beginners, to child prodigies, competition winners, music college students and top professionals. Nick lives in East London with his wife, Polina, and their cat, Kasya. You can find out more about Nick at www.nickbottini.com

In today's podcast we're talking to Daniel Peate from instrumental three-piece Flightless Birds.Regarded by many as ‘one to watch', Dan Peate has been busy making a name for himself in the North West of England. Having recently finished studying at the Royal Northern College of Music, we're pleased to report that his instrumental trio, Flightless Birds, is also dong well. Their latest EP shows just how well the group has gelled. Instrumentally they're solid and boundlessly energetic, while the guitar playing of Alex Dineen is packed with infectious melody, marking the arrival of an ambitious young band with a big future ahead of them.