In September I started on the MMus Performance course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD). After surviving the initial baptism of fire I am now relishing and rising to the many challenges asked of me on a daily basis.
I am particularly enjoying my principal study lessons with David Hubbard (Royal Scottish National Orchestra) and I am lucky also to have contrabassoon lessons with Alan Warhurst (Orchestra of Scottish Opera) and bassoon techniques classes with Alison Green (Scottish Chamber Orchestra).
I am particularly enjoying my principal study lessons with David Hubbard (Royal Scottish National Orchestra) and I am lucky also to have contrabassoon lessons with Alan Warhurst (Orchestra of Scottish Opera) and bassoon techniques classes with Alison Green (Scottish Chamber Orchestra).
| My first concert was with the Conservatoire's Wind Orchestra giving a performance of some of Peter Graham's works for wind band. This included the world première of his Music Inspired by '44 Scotland Street' with narrator and a new text written by (you've guessed it) Alexander McCall Smith! This was a lovely surprise for me as Alexander seems to be becoming a bit of a theme in my career as a bassoonist so far. The work was really fun to play and a must for all McCall Smith fans. An extract from the performance and some explanation on the text from Alexander McCall Smith can be found here: http://broadcast.rcs.ac.uk/2012/01/44-scotland-street/ |  |
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