David Chatwin

David Chatwin is a Professor of Bassoon and Wind Repertoire Coach at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), where he has taught since 1977. He served as Principal Bassoon of the BBC Philharmonic for 44 years (1972–2016), collaborating with renowned conductors and soloists globally. His career includes over 50 international tours, 250 recordings, and participation in the Royal Albert Hall Proms for four decades. He co-founded the BBC Philharmonic Wind Ensemble and has conducted youth orchestras such as the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and Queensland Youth Orchestra.

• Education: Studied at the Royal College of Music under Kerry Camden, with additional training in conducting with Harvey Phillips, Vernon Handley, Sir Adrian Boult, and George Hurst.
• Orchestral Roles: Principal Conductor and Artistic Adviser of the Chester Philharmonic Orchestra since 1991, and conductor of the High Peak Orchestra since 2017. He has also led orchestras in Birmingham, Sheffield, York, and elsewhere.
• Artistic Contributions: Conducted the first performance of Arnold Bax’s Cathleen Ni Hoolihan in 1970 and represented the BBC Philharmonic in the World Chamber Orchestra.

Teaching and Mentorship: While no specific student names are listed, his roles as tutor and coach imply extensive mentorship in bassoon performance and ensemble techniques.