About
Simon Channing is a Professor of Flute at the Royal College of Music (RCM), where he has served as Head of Woodwind from 2010 to 2022. Previously, he held roles such as Head of Performance Planning at the RCM and Head of Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (1997). A distinguished orchestral musician, he spent eight years as sub-principal flute and chairman in the London Philharmonic Orchestra (1988–1996). His performance career includes collaborations with renowned conductors like Solti, Tennstedt, and Haitink. Channing’s expertise spans orchestral performance, woodwind pedagogy, and institutional leadership. He holds qualifications including BA (Cantab), ARCM, HonRCM, and FRCM.
Education:
- BA (Cantab) – University of Cambridge
- ARCM – Associate of the Royal College of Music
- HonRCM – Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Music
- FRCM – Fellow of the Royal College of Music
Research & Professional Contributions: While primarily a performer and educator, his work impacts music pedagogy and orchestral practice. His leadership roles reflect expertise in institutional strategy and performance training.
- Awards: HonRCM (Honorary Fellowship), FRCM (Fellowship)
Advising & Grants: Details on specific grants or advising are not explicitly stated in the provided text, but his roles as department head likely involve curriculum development and student mentorship.
Labs/Teams: Associated with the RCM’s Woodwind Department and orchestral training programs.
