New Heads of the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion at the RNCM
Congratulations to Kevin Gowland, Murray Greig and Simone Rebello who have been appointed joint Heads of the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion at the Royal Norther College of Music. In addition, Murray Greig, will also work as the new Director of Brass, complementing Kevin and Simone’s firmly established roles as Director of Woodwind and Director of Percussion respectively.
Murray, who has been a trumpet tutor at the College since 1989, studied at the RNCM with Howard Snell. For over 30 years he was Principal Trumpet with the Orchestra of Opera North, during which time he also appeared as guest Principal Trumpet with other leading orchestras and ensembles in the UK and overseas. Many of his former students now hold positions in orchestras throughout the world.
Alongside solo recitals and concerto appearances, Murray has performed chamber music with the Brass Ensemble of Opera North, the Orfeo Trumpet Consort and the Golden Section (previously the Wallace Collection) and has recorded with the London Trumpet Sound. He’s also given masterclasses at conservatoires throughout Europe and America and has worked as a trumpet professor for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
Commenting on the appointment Murray stated, “I’m really excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the new leadership team in SWBP, alongside Kevin and Simone, giving me the opportunity to work closely with all of the fantastic brass students we have here at the RNCM, but also in and amongst the rest of the School. Continuing to build on our ground-breaking side-by-side learning projects, I foresee a very bright future for our incredibly talented and enthusiastic young musicians.”
Kevin and Simone, former Deputy Heads and Acting Heads of Wind, Brass and Percussion, added, “We’re absolutely delighted that Murray will be joining us as Director of Brass/Head of School. Having worked at the RNCM for over 30 years (and as an SWBP alumnus) Murray brings a huge amount of knowledge, insight, vision and expertise to the School, and we are very excited to be working with him going forwards.”
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