ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC
SUNDAY 11 MAY 2025
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WHAT’S ON
A variety of family friendly events are running throughout the day. Look out for the symbol for workshops and concerts suitable for all ages.
Please note that there is limited capacity for many of these events, including the family workshops, and entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our café, The Carolean, will be serving refreshments from 8.30am–5pm. The Britten Theatre Bar will be open from 4.45–8pm.
INTERACTIVE ZONE
INTERACTIVE ZONE
Performance
Simulator
10.30 am –12 pm , 1.30–2 pm , 3.30–4 pm | PERFORMANCE STUDIO
Play the drums in our one-of-a kind Simulator that can look and sound like a tiny room or a giant stage.
Virtual Glasses
11 am –5.30 pm | COTES-BURGAN ATRIUM
Drop in and try our virtual glasses – see everything from a drummer’s perspective! Age 13+.
LUNCHTIME CONCERT: GOING FOR GOLD
1.30pm
AMARYLLIS FLEMING CONCERT HALL
Ever been to a gig with roller skating, synchronised swimming, rowing, archery and weightlifting? Thought not! Now’s your chance to see if the RCM Wind Orchestra conducted by Stone Tung and the Royal Marine Drum Corps have got what it takes.
JAS KAYSER: MUSIC, MINDSET AND MASTERY
1.30pm
PERFORMANCE HALL
Join Jas Kayser as she shares insights into building a versatile drumming career — from landing poprock mainstream gigs with Jorja Smith and Lenny Kravitz to balancing her own artistry. Expect technical tips, mindset advice and real-world guidance on thriving professionally, personally and creatively in today’s music industry.
2.45pm
AMARYLLIS FLEMING CONCERT HALL
Try your hand at marching percussion with Kizzy Brooks and Will Edwards. With grooves, tricks and lots of fun, this session is suitable for children of all ages and abilities!
PERFORMERS
GREGORY HUTCHINSON
Drummer Gregory Hutchinson is one of the most highly-regarded musicians of his generation. Hailed for his work performing and recording with countless jazz greats, the vanguard of hiphop, R&B and Neo-soul, the 54-year-old is now making the bold decision to reinvent himself, emerging triumphantly from personal challenges as a bravely emotive and fearlessly innovative songwriter with his first-ever solo album, Da Bang (Warner Music). The 15-track album mines deeply into personal revelations and his experience and virtuosity in jazz, but artistically it ventures beyond the expected. Gregory brings this versatility and energy to his live performances and collaborations.
CALUM HUGGAN
Scottish percussionist Calum Huggan has captivated audiences and critics alike with his musicality. An award-winning percussionist, Calum has gained international recognition as a solo and chamber musician, becoming Gramophone magazine’s ‘one to watch’ in 2021 with his debut album, American Music for Marimba on Delphian Records.
Passionate about creative learning, Calum is a highly sought-after educator, holding teaching positions at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and as a visiting professor at several other UK institutes. Calum is a Yamaha Artist and an Acoustic Percussion Signature Artist.
MATT FRENCH
Matt French studied at the Royal College of Music and was later accepted onto the prestigious Archer Scholarship, where he played with Bobby Lamb’s Trinity Big Band. Matt has played with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and for countless musicals in London’s West End. Matt is currently the drum kit teacher at the RCM Junior Department. He was also involved in preparing the percussion section of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
RALPH SALMINS
Ralph’s signature groove has made him drummer of choice for artists worldwide. He has performed/recorded with Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Madonna, James Brown, Mick Jagger, Tom Jones and more. He toured in Van Morrison’s band, and has played on soundtracks to over 180 films. Ralph joined The Waterboys in 2011 and still records and tours with the band. He has worked with jazz legends including the Count Basie Orchestra, Herb Ellis and Wynton Marsalis. Ralph is drum kit professor at the Guildhall and at the RCM.
LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) was formed in 1932 and has established a reputation as one of the world’s greatest orchestras. Resident at the Royal Festival Hall and Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the LPO has an enviable record as a performing ensemble both here and abroad as well as being equally at home in the recording studio. The eclectic repertoire that is a hallmark of the LPO demands a percussion section that is comfortable with everything from Albinoni to Zappa.
SUNDAY 11 MAY 2025
