Staff A-Z

The creative output of Anthony R. Green (b. 1984; composer, performer, social justice artist) includes musical and visual creations, interpretations of original works or works in the repertoire, collaborations, educational outreach, and more. Behind all of his artistic endeavours are the ideals of equality and freedom, which manifest themselves in diverse ways in a composition, a performance, a collaboration, or social justice work.

The recipient of several international prizes, cellist Indira Grier is highly regarded as both performer and teacher. As a soloist and chamber musician she has performed at major festivals and venues including Verbier Festival, IMS Prussia Cove, Wigmore Hall and St. John’s Smith Square.

Sharron started playing the harp at the age of ten in her native Wales, and has pursued a diverse and varied career as a soloist, chamber and orchestral musician in recitals both on the concert platform, recording and radio broadcast.

“Nothing scares the brilliant Morta Grigaliūnaitė.” – Diapason Magazine

After many years of professional work on stage and on screen, Katy returned to RCS, teaching in various capacities across the school. Katy has a Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Arts Education and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Steve is Head of BMus and teaches modules on Music History and Performance Practice after 1900; Film Music; Television Music; and Music in the Horror Film. They also coordinate the Public Performance Project module for BMus4 students and teach the BMus4 Research Paper.

Lauren (She/Her) is a lecturer.

Elise Haller-Shannon is a composer, musician and educator currently undertaking a PhD at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

David has performed throughout Europe and in North America, Russia and China, and is a Guest Professor at Shanghai Conservatory.

BSc PhD FIA CERA FRSE

Senior Independent Governor, Convenor of the Remunerations Committee and  Member of the People and Culture and Nominations Committees

Paul is currently a lecturer in Jazz, Piano, Composition, Arranging, Ensemble Coaching and Ear Training at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

After graduating from both the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music in London, Chris joined the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in 2016 as Principal Trumpet. Alongside this, Chris has a varied freelance career, performing all over the world as Guest Principal with the London Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House among others.

Dave is a session musician and renowned clinician specialising in drum sets and Latin American percussion. 

At RCS Mark teaches acting to opera students, and an elective called Introduction to Opera Directing, as well as directing main-stage productions and opera scenes.

In her role as Impact Officer, Verena develops new approaches for capturing and amplifying the impact of the work produced by our staff, students and alumni, their projects and partners. With a background in the creative application of new technologies, she is particularly excited to be working on the next iteration of Innovation Studio, supporting creative experimentation, collaboration and interdisciplinary work at RCS.

MEd, BA, DDA, FHEA, TQFE

Jane joined the Musical Theatre Department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2018, firstly as a discipline lead in Acting, before moving quickly into a role as Head of Programme (MA Musical Theatre) and subsequently Head of the Musical Theatre Department (Academic Lead) in 2021.

Clare graduated in 2004 from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London, with First Class BA (Hons) in Theatre Practice- Sound Design.