Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Tutors and Staff (A to Z)

Christopher Dingle

Professor of Music

Christopher Dingle is a specialist in French Music, notably Messiaen and Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges , and the history and practice of Music Criticism. Messiaen’s Un oiseau des arbres de Vie (orchestration realized by Dingle), received its world premiere at the 2015 BBC Proms. Chris is Associate Director of...

James Dooley

Music Technology Tutor

James' work has a strong focus on the interaction between sound and its environment. Often employing technology to create digital feedback loops, his installations and performance works often focus on creating a sense of place – a meta-environment – which the audience can explore and experience. His works have been performed...

Mark Eden

Guitar Tutor

Mark Eden studied at the Royal Academy of Music, graduating with DipRAM, and the Julian Bream Prize. While at the RAM he formed the Eden Stell Guitar Duo with Chris Stell and together they were awarded the Principal's Prize for Achievement and the Allcard Grant from the Worshipful Company of Musicians for further study with...

Dave Elliott

Percussion Tutor (Rhythm & World Percussion)

Dave is currently drumming for the West End show 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' He has played for a variety of ensembles including: English National Opera City of Birmingham Orchestra Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra London Sinfonietta Ensemble Bash Isobel Griffiths Film Sessions Victoria Wood...

Ruth Faber

Harp Tutor

Ruth Faber studied the harp at the Royal College of Music with Marisa Robles. Since then she has worked with the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, London Symphony and BBC Symphony Orchestras, along with the English Chamber Orchestra and London Mozart Players. Regional orchestral work has included...

Kate Fawcett

Baroque Violin and Viola Tutor

During the final year of her postgraduate studies at Birmingham Conservatoire, Kate was offered a place in the European Union Baroque Orchestra 2001, which launched her career as a period instrument specialist. Since then she has performed throughout Europe and further afield with groups including the English Concert , The...

Duncan Fielden

Director of Undergraduate Studies (Music)

Duncan Fielden began his musical life as a boy treble with solo roles at Covent Garden, and in many other concerts at London venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, Festival Hall and the Barbican. He later graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1992 with a first-class degree in Music, also winning the Arnold...

Margaret Fingerhut

Piano Tutor

Margaret Fingerhut has performed in many different countries and has become well-known for her imaginatively designed recital programmes 'Piano Themes' in which she explores the highways and byways of the piano repertoire. As a concerto soloist she has appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra,...

Steve Fishwick

Visiting Tutor

Steve Fishwick is widely considered to be one of the best jazz trumpet players ever to come from the UK, and is rapidly gaining a global reputation thanks to his flawless technique and his beautifully flowing, harmonically rich improvisations. He is one of an increasing number of trumpeters who have been heavily influenced by...

Charlotte Forrest

Vocal Coach

Charlotte is a Senior Vocal Coach for Glyndebourne Festival Opera and currently a regular member of visiting music staff for English National Opera, Grange Festival, Garsington Opera, Longborough Opera and Opera Holland Park. Charlotte spent 10 years as a member of music staff at Opera North and collaborated regularly with...