Head of Vocal Studies

Mark Wildman FRAM, FRSA

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 prize-winner, his career began as a member of BBC Singers and he subsequently performed as bass soloist in UK, Europe and USA. Students’ recent successes include prizes in many major competitions. Many current and former students sing as principals in major opera companies internationally.

The fine traditions of the Vocal Faculty are perpetuated by a new generation of eminent teachers, with comprehensive training which prepares students for their careers in opera and concert repertory. Apart from intensive vocal and technical study and associated disciplines, students enjoy regular repertoire coaching and specialist training in historical performance (including the critically-acclaimed Bach Cantatas series, in collaboration with the Kohn Foundation) and new music. The curriculum is enriched with very regular masterclasses and workshops given by outstanding international performers.

The Postgraduate Vocal Studies Course incorporates a preparatory opera

curriculum pathway, designed for students who demonstrate operatic potential at their 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 core singing lessons, vocal coaching, language tuition, acting and movement classes, weekly individual and ensemble opera coaching and stage work classes prepare students for fully staged and costumed opera scenes, with a professional director.

Those aiming for a career in solo concert and or chamber choir work can take a

specialist recital/concert curriculum

pathway. 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 Academy welcomes applications from

prospective undergraduate singers who

clearly demonstrate professional potential and stamina allied to vocal, musical and intellectual maturity.

Students have opportunities to sing in the Chamber Choir for oratorio performances, and in the chorus for Royal Academy Opera. The members of Song Circle, who are selected by audition, record an annual CD and perform at the Academy and Wigmore Hall.

Your Audition (see p.59 for general details) See www.ram.ac.uk/vocal for full guidance.

Recent Masterclasses include John Mark Ainsley, Sir Thomas Allen, Barbara Bonney, Susan Bullock, Chevalier José Cura, Dame Anne Evans, Diane Forlano, Helen Lawrence, Dame Felicity Lott, Dennis O’Neill, Thomas Quasthoff, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Robert Tear and Sir John Tomlinson.

The Teachers

Visiting Professors

John Mark Ainsley Hon RAM

Sir Thomas Allen CBE, Hon RAM Barbara Bonney Hon RAM

Susan Bullock BMus, FRAM, LRAM (Marjorie Thomas Visiting Professor of Singing)

Chevalier José Cura

Angelika Kirchschlager Hon RAM Dame Felicity Lott DBE Hon RAM Dennis O’Neill CBE, DMus,Hon RAM Robert Tear CBE, MA, Hon RAM, FRCM, FRSA

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Hon RAM

Singing Professors

Alexander Ashworth MA (Cantab), Dip RAM, ARAM

Nicholas Clapton MA Jennifer Dakin ARAM

Ryland Davies FRNCM, FWCM Philip Doghan BA, Hon ARAM Diane Forlano Hon RAM Glenville Hargreaves BMus, Hon ARAM, GRSM, ARMCM, FRSA (Associate Director of Opera) Jane Highfield GRSM, LRAM Anne Howells ARMCM, Hon FRMCM, Hon RAM Julie Kennard BA, ARCM, Hon ARAM Neil Mackie CBE, CStJ, Hon DMus, FRSE Joy Mammen Hon RAM

Ann Murray DBE

Alison Pearce AGSM, Hon ARAM

Jean Rigby FRAM

Elizabeth Ritchie LRAM, FRAM Sarah Walker CBE , LRAM, FRCM , FGSM

Lillian Watson AGSM

Mark Wildman FRAM, FRSA

Operatic Coaches are listed under Opera on the following pages.

Vocal Repertoire Coaching

Robert Aldwinckle

Mary Hill MA, LRAM, Hon ARAM, ARCM

Audrey Hyland BA, Hon ARAM Iain Ledingham MA, FRAM, FRCO Jonathan Papp ARAM, Dip RAM, GRSM Ingrid Surgenor MBE, FRAM, FWCMD, GRSM Clara Taylor FRAM, FRSA (Song Circle) Dominic Wheeler BA, ARCO, ARCM, Hon ARAM

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)

Emanuela Ferrari-Osborne Laurea cum laude, MA, Hon ARAM (Italian)

Geraldine Frank BA, Hon ARAM (German)

Karen Halliday (Movement)

Julie Kennard BA, ARCM, Hon ARAM (Oratorio, English Song) Iain Ledingham MA, FRCO, FRAM (German Repertoire; Choirs) Johanna Mayr MagPhil (German)

Anna Motzo (Italian) Victoria Newlyn (Movement)

Ian Partridge CBE, Hon RAM, LGSM (Lieder and English Song)

Karen Rabinowitz Hon ARAM (Acting) John Ramster BA, Hon ARAM (Acting) Richard Stokes MA, Hon RAM (Lieder Interpretation) Nicole Tibbels BA (French)

Recent Student Successes

Many Academy graduates have performed principal roles with the Royal Opera House, La Scala, New York Met, English National Opera, Glyndebourne, Opera North, Scottish Opera, Welsh National Opera, Opera de Paris and many more.

They have also become Wigmore Young Artists; finalists in Cardiff Singer of the World; BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists; Jette Parker Young Artists at the Royal Opera House; Kathleen Ferrier Award winners including Song Prize 2009; winners of Miriam Licette Award and Royal Over-Seas League Competition. Academy graduates were first and third in the 2008 Kathleen Ferrier Bursary and first and third in the 2009 National Mozart Competition.

Senior Administrative Co-ordinator:

Chris Loake Hon ARAM

Telephone 020 7873 7384 Email voice@ram.ac.uk

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