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Vocal Studies (Continued)

Vocal Studies Open Day - 27th September 2007

Mark Wildman FRAM, FRSA

(Picture: Photo of Mark Wildman)

Chorister in Gloucester Cathedral before studying at the Academy with Henry Cummings and Rex Stephens, and later with Rupert Bruce Lockhart. A national and international competition prizewinner, his career began as a member of BBC Singers and he subsequently performed as bass soloist in UK, Europe and USA, including Purcell Room,Wigmore Hall, BBC Proms, and at British and European festivals. Students’ recent successes include prizes in many major competitions. Many current and former students sing as principals in major opera companies internationally. Singing teacher at the
Academy since 1982 and Head of Vocal Studies since 1991.

The Courses

The fine traditions of the Vocal Faculty are perpetuated by a new generation of eminent teachers within a comprehensive vocal training course which prepares students for a professional career in opera and concert repertory. Apart from intensive vocal and technical study, students enjoy regular repertoire coaching and specialist training in stage work, languages, song classes, speech, historical performance and new music. Also, the curriculum is enriched with masterclasses and workshops given by outstanding international performers.

The Preparatory Opera Course is designed for students who demonstrate operatic potential at their entrance audition but who would benefit from a period of consolidation in both vocal technique and stagecraft. These students may progress into Royal Academy Opera subject to further audition. In addition to the core elements of singing lessons, vocal coaching, language tuition, acting and movement, weekly individual and ensemble opera coaching and general stage work classes prepare students for fully staged and costumed opera scenes, directed by a professional producer.

Postgraduate Vocal Studies Course: Those aiming for a career in solo concert and chamber choir work can take a specialist recital/concert course. In addition to weekly singing lessons and coachings, there is a comprehensive programme of language and song classes as well as specialist classes in oratorio, historically-aware performance and contemporary music.

The Chamber Choir performs music from all periods. Students have opportunities to sing in the chorus for opera, musical theatre and oratorio performances.

The members of Song Circle, who are selected by audition, record an annual CD and perform at the Academy and Wigmore Hall.

Recent Masterclasses include John Mark Ainsley, Barry Banks, Cheryl Barker, Dame Anne Evans, Diane Forlano, Gillian Knight, Helen Lawrence, Alastair Miles, Dennis O’Neill, Alan Opie, Thomas Quasthof, Robert Tear and Sir John Tomlinson.

The Academy welcomes applications from prospective undergraduate singers who clearly demonstrate professional potential and stamina allied to vocal, musical and intellectual maturity.

Your Audition (see p.56 for general details)

Please see www.ram.ac.uk/vocalauditions for detailed guidance.

TheTeachers

Visiting Professors
John Mark Ainsley Hon RAM
Barbara Bonney Hon RAM
Chevalier José Cura
Valerie Masterson CBE, Hon RAM
Dennis O’Neill CBE, DMus Hon RAM
Robert Tear CBE, MA, Hon RAM, FRCM, FRSA

Singing Professors
Noelle Barker OBE, MA, FGSM, Hon RAM
Nicholas Clapton MA
Jennifer Dakin ARAM
Philip Doghan BA
Diane Forlano Hon RAM
Glenville Hargreaves BMus, Hon ARAM,
GRSM, ARMCM, FBSM
Jane Highfield GRSM, LRAM
Anne Howells ARMCM, Hon FRMCM, Hon ARAM
Julie Kennard BA, ARCM, Hon ARAM
Penelope MacKay AGSM, Hon ARAM
Joy Mammen Hon RAM
David Maxwell-Anderson BA, MA
Alison Pearce AGSM, Hon ARAM
Jean Rigby FRAM
Elizabeth Ritchie ARAM, LRAM, FRAM
Beatrice Unsworth Hon ARAM, FRWCMD
LillianWatson AGSM
MarkWildman FRAM, FRSA

Vocal Repertoire Coaching
Mary Hill MA, Hon ARAM, LRAM, ARCM
Audrey Hyland BA, Hon ARAM
Iain Ledingham MA, FRAM, FRCO
Jonathan Papp ARAM, Dip RAM, GRSM
Clara Taylor FRAM, FRSA (Song Circle)
Operatic Coaches are listed under Opera.

Song Classes and Languages
Ludmilla Andrew BA, Hon ARAM (Russian)
Maria Cleva Hon ARAM (Italian)
Florence Daguerre de Hureaux ARAM (French)
Mandy Demetriou Hon ARAM (Movement)
Philip Doghan (German Repertoire)
Paul Esswood Hon RAM (Baroque Aria)
Emanuela Ferrari-Osborne RSA, Hon ARAM (Italian)
Geraldine Frank BA, Hon ARAM (German)
Karen Halliday (Movement)
Jane Highfield GRSM, LRAM (English Song)
Julie Kennard BA, ARCM, Hon ARAM (Oratorio)
Iain Ledingham MA, FRCO, FRAM
(German Repertoire; Choirs)
Penelope MacKay AGSM, Hon ARAM (French Song)
Johanna Mayr MagPhil, (German)
Victoria Newlyn (Movement)
Ian Partridge CBE, Hon RAM, LGSM
(Lieder and Early English Song)
Karen Rabinowitz Hon ARAM (Acting)
John Ramster BA, Hon ARAM (Acting)
GrahamTrew MVO, MMus, AGSM, FRSA (English Song)


Graduates since 2000 have performed principal roles with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, La Scala, English National Opera, Glyndebourne, Opera North, Scottish Opera,Welsh National Opera and Opera de Paris. They have also become Wigmore Young Artists; finalists in Cardiff Singer of the World (‘05); Jette Parker Young Artists at the Royal Opera House; winners of the Kathleen Ferrier Award (‘00, ‘01); BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists; winners of Miriam Licette Award and Royal Over-Seas League Singers Competition.