Simone Rebello

Simone Rebello serves as Head of School of Wind, Brass and Percussion and Director of Percussion at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), where she graduated with Distinction. Her career spans international performances as a solo percussionist, including concerto engagements at venues like New York's Lincoln Centre and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. She leads the award-winning BackBeat Percussion Quartet, winners of major chamber music competitions across the UK, Japan, and the USA. Additionally, she collaborates with ensembles such as Ex Cathedra and The BBC Singers.

• Endorsee for Yamaha Music, Sabian Cymbals, and Mike Balter Mallets
• Active adjudicator for BBC Young Musician of the Year, National Brass Band Championships, and international music competitions
• Presenter at European Brass Band Championships and RNCM Festival of Brass

Her research interests focus on percussion performance techniques, contemporary repertoire development, and pedagogical approaches for wind and brass ensembles. Awards include the Cosmopolitan Woman of the Year in Performing Arts and multiple chamber music accolades.