After studying in Switzerland with Max Rostal, and working in Europe, Angus Ramsay has been the Principal 2nd Violinist with the Scottish Opera Orchestra for many years. For the past thirty years, he has taught at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Napier University for the last six years. Previously taught at Fettes College for nineteen years. He was also been Artistic Director of the Mendelssohn on Mull Festival before co-founding the Cantilena Festival on Islay with Adrian Shepherd and Scott Mitchell.
A Graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Alasdair has performed with orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, Scottish Ensemble and the City of Glasgow Philharmonic Orchestra amongst others.
Anna was born in St Petersburg, Russia, where she studied in Music School, The Rimsky-Korsakov Music College, and then in The St Petersburg (Leningrad) State Conservatoire. Anna graduated from Conservatoire with Honours diploma, qualifying as concert pianist, chamber ensemble player, piano accompanist and piano teacher. Currently, Anna teaches piano for BEd pupils (first and second study piano, piano accompaniment). She continues to accompany conducting classes at RCS and teaches piano at RCS Junior Conservatoire. She also continues teaching piano at Music School of Douglas Academy and The Glasgow Academy.
Lauren is third horn in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and has worked with many orchestras in the UK and Germany, including the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Opera north and Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
Junior Conservatoire Lecturer, Traditional/ Scottish Music, Scots Song
Learn about Anna Reid
Anna Reid
Junior Conservatoire Lecturer, Traditional/ Scottish Music, Scots Song
Anna is known for her soothing, pure voice and she delivers songs with great sensitivity and expression. She has performed at various events across her career so far. She is also a sought-after tutor and is currently a YMI music instructor in both West Dumbartonshire and South Ayrshire Council, and a lecturer at the RCS Junior Conservatoire.
Sophie studied viola with Donald McInnes at the University of Southern California and upon graduating was invited to join the Orford String Quartet. Between 2000 and 2008 Sophie held the Principal Viola position in the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. During the pandemic, she re-trained as an Integrative Arts Counsellor for young people and currently divides her time between counselling and music.
Mark Reynolds studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and it was during this time that he was chosen to play with the Jeunesses Musicales World Youth Orchestra and became a founding member of the World Brass Ensemble.
Janet became became piccolo tutor at RNCM in 2016 and has taught at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for almost twenty-six years and is regularly invited to teach at other Conservatoires throughout the UK.
Morag works as one of the Fair Access Administrator. She joined the team in January 2021 and feels proud to work for a team that believes so strongly in the work they do and the opportunities and support they provide.
She is passionate and committed about ensuring all our students feel welcomed, supported and very much part of the Fair Access family while studying with us and beyond.
Morag is also one of the Fair Access coaches which is one of the most rewarding parts of her job and she is looking forward to undertaking some more coaching training this year to expand her skills and knowledge.
One of Morag’s favourite parts of her job is planning and attending Performance Trips with our students. She loves being able to chat with students about what they liked, didn’t like and loved about the performances.
Outside of work she is involved in a local amateur dramatics group. She enjoys performing in musicals and more recently turned her hand to directing, which was a big challenge, but she loved it! She loves living by the sea and enjoy walking by the sea and sometimes a swim!
Ailie is a multi-award-winning Scottish composer/harpist who has been commissioned by some of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions including BBC Proms, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Bang on a Can, Cappella Nova, Exaudi and the Riot Ensemble. She is currently composer-in-residence with Sound Festival and Glyndebourne Orchestra. She was awarded the “Achievement in New Music” prize at the Scottish Awards for New Music.
Professor Stephen Robertson is a vocal pedagogue who is much in demand both nationally and internationally. Having retired from his long-term role as head of department, he now devotes his time to voice teaching and research.
