Celia Nicklin

Celia Nicklin is a distinguished Professor in the Oboe Department at the Royal Academy of Music. With over 35 years of experience, she served as principal oboe for the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and London Mozart Players, collaborating with leading orchestras and global soloists. Her career includes prominent roles in pop music backing bands for the Beatles and major UK pop groups, alongside over 500 recordings as a soloist and orchestral member.

• Alumni of Royal Academy of Music
• Former principal oboist with National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain
• City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
• London Mozart Players

Her teaching spans Europe, USA, and international competitions, producing distinguished graduates who lead orchestras worldwide. Specializes in oboe technique, orchestral performance, and historical interpretation. Active as a judge in competitions like the BBC Young Musician.

No specific grants or labs are mentioned, though her work involves ongoing collaborations with major orchestras and educational institutions.