Professional Development for Cellists: Tackling Auditions

Feeling isolated, preparing for your next audition? Join us as we examine every part of a professional orchestral audition. Watch and listen to the experts in this field sharing their knowledge with you. Take part, or come and observe, the choice is yours.

Public Events
11:00 Sight reading under pressure
With Chris Hoyle, Head of Strings RNCM, ex BBC Philharmonic

11:30 How to write a good CV and covering letter
With Tim Williams, BBC Philharmonic and Founder of Psappha Ensemble.

12:00 Demonstration talk on the top five orchestral excerpts
Nick Trygstad, Head of Strings RBC, ex-principal cello Hallé.

14:00 Mindfulness workshop
“Dealing with adrenaline; performing under pressure”

14:30 Masterclass
With Hannah Roberts, Jacqueline du Pré Professor of Cello RAM & Professor of Cello RNCM and Simon Parkin, pianist.

Take a mock audition with Jennifer Langridge or visit the cv clinic with Tim Williams.