Bob Farley
Robert is an accomplished trumpeter and professor at the Royal Academy of Music and Trinity Laban, with a notable career as principal trumpet for top orchestras like the Philharmonia and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
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Paul Saunders
By successfully adding saxophones and flutes to his portfolio Paul has become one of the most versatile woodwind players on the London scene. Previous West End shows include: Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, The Producers, Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Full Monty, My Fair Lady, Ghost, Chicago, Top Hat and many more… Paul’s current post is the clarinet chair on the West End production of Wicked, a post he has held since the show opened in 2006. As the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s multi-instrumental consultant, Paul’s role is two- fold.
Andy Berryman
Andrew is a renowned trombonist, conductor, and educator with an international career, holding principal positions with leading UK orchestras and currently directing the NSO Symphony Orchestra in Abu Dhabi.
Emma Williams
I am a freelance flautist and Royal College of Music graduate with over 20 years’ experience performing with leading ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Apartment House. Alongside my playing career, I teach yoga, breathwork, and mindset for musicians at the Royal Academy of Music and lead specialist workshops at top conservatoires. Through Beyond the Stave, I offer tailored support for injury prevention, performance anxiety, and well-being. From July 2026, I will also offer physiotherapy assessment and treatment for musicians.
Katie Pryce
Katie is a versatile French horn player, singer, songwriter, and musical director who moved to Melbourne in 2017 after a successful London career spanning West End shows, major orchestras, and jazz venues like Ronnie Scott’s. She has performed and recorded with artists such as Snarky Puppy, Burt Bacharach, Elton John, and Kanye West. A passionate educator, Katie has led music projects in schools, prisons, and conservatoires, always aiming to make music accessible, fun, and empowering. She teaches French horn (classical and jazz) and voice across a wide range of styles from classical to pop and musical theatre.
Andy Findon
Andy is Europe’s most recorded flute player, featured on countless film, TV, and album recordings, and renowned for his innovative solo releases and long-standing role in the Michael Nyman Band. A master of both traditional and rare woodwinds, he is London’s go-to “ethnic” instrumentalist and a key contributor to the Spitfire Audio sample libraries. Andy also composes extensively for music libraries and performs with acclaimed groups such as Home Service, Gryphon, and major London orchestras. His career blends classical, folk, rock, and global music with unmatched versatility.
Neil Shewan
Neil Shewan is an accomplished French horn player and dedicated educator, teaching at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. With over 15 years as 3rd horn for the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and 2nd horn for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, he has performed with top UK orchestras and contributed to film scores and West End productions. Neil is also a Trinity College London examiner since 2019, sharing his extensive professional experience to inspire and mentor emerging horn players.
Rhian Hanson
Rhian, a graduate of Guildhall School of Music and Drama and Trinity College of Music (distinction), is a versatile harpist from South Wales who regularly performs with top UK orchestras including the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and English National Opera. Her varied career highlights include playing for presidents at the Houses of Parliament, recording on Laura Mvula’s Mercury Prize-nominated album, touring with Josh Groban and Il Divo, West End work, and memorable moments like meeting Tom Cruise on the Jonathan Ross Show set.
Ilid Jones
Ilid studied at the Royal College of Music, earning numerous awards including the Tagore Gold Medal for outstanding contribution. A sought-after soloist, she has performed widely across the UK and abroad, including Strauss and Vaughan Williams concertos, and regularly plays with leading British orchestras such as the BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic. She is also a member of Glyndebourne Touring Opera and performs in West End musicals like Wicked and Les Misérables, with recent appearances at Glyndebourne Opera and the BBC Proms.
Tristan Hambleton
London-born bass-baritone Tristan Read trained at the Royal Academy of Music after studying art history at Cambridge and Heidelberg. He has performed widely across Europe in opera and concert, working with leading orchestras and conductors including Sir George Benjamin and Emmanuelle Haïm. Tristan’s repertoire spans classical to contemporary, with notable roles in Les Troyens, The Rake’s Progress, and Anthropocene. His debut recital album, Day of These Days, will be released in March 2026.