Janet Richardson

Janet Richardson is a Professor of Piccolo at the Royal Northern College of Music and has served as a piccolo tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland since 1992. With a distinguished career spanning decades, she has performed as Principal Piccolo with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and collaborated with major orchestras such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, and Scottish Opera. Her work includes extensive teaching, masterclasses across the UK and Europe, and contributions to music education through coaching and mentorship.

• Primary Affiliation: Royal Northern College of Music
• Secondary Affiliation: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
• Performance Highlights: Principal Piccolo with RSNO, regular appearances on BBC Radio 3, Classic FM, and television
• Teaching Experience: Tutoring since 1992, masterclasses in the UK and Europe

Janet’s research and professional focus lies in advanced piccolo and flute performance techniques, orchestral training, and pedagogy for aspiring musicians. She emphasizes bridging academic instruction with real-world performance, serving as a role model for students pursuing careers in diverse musical genres.

Awards and honors were not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. However, her influence is evident through her students’ successful careers in music. Janet also contributes to institutional initiatives like the Sir John Manduell Research Forum and has been involved in environmental and equity programs at RNCM.