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Alex Edmundson serves as Horn Professor and Deputy Head of Brass at the Royal College of Music (RCM), appointed to these roles in 2023. He holds an MMus, LRSM, and DipABRSM, and maintains an active international performance career alongside his academic duties.
His research interests center on advanced horn performance techniques, orchestral repertoire interpretation, and the intersection of classical music with film scoring. Edmundson specializes in bridging academic training with professional orchestral practice, particularly in developing horn players for major orchestral positions and film session work.
Edmundson has received significant recognition through his work as Principal Horn on the 2018 Oscar-winning film The Shape of Water. His performance career directly informs his academic approach, emphasizing real-world orchestral demands.
As Deputy Head of Brass, he oversees faculty development and curriculum design while maintaining active mentorship of brass students. His professional network includes major orchestras worldwide, providing students with unique industry connections. Edmundson also leads initiatives connecting RCM students with film scoring opportunities in London's media production sector.
Based in London, he collaborates with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, and other major ensembles while directing the RCM's brass pedagogy programs.