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Professor Seán Fleming is a distinguished trombone professor at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), holding the academic rank of Professor in the Wind, Brass & Percussion department. Born in Dublin, he began his musical journey in the CBS Westland Row Band and joined the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland at 13. He studied under David Weakly and later Seán Cahill (RTÉ Symphony Orchestra Principal Trombone), earning his ARCM in 1981.
- Professional Experience: Freelance work with RTÉ Concert Orchestra, RTÉ Symphony Orchestra, Irish Film Orchestra, Ulster Orchestra, and Irish Chamber Orchestra.
- Orchestral Leadership: Served as Principal Bass Trombone of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra from 1988 to June 2019.
- Teaching Career: Founded the Rathfarnham Concert Band’s trombone program in 1979; taught at the College of Music, Chatham Row (now Conservatory of Music, TU Dublin) until 1999 before joining RIAM.
His pedagogical focus includes trombone technique, orchestral performance practices, and brass ensemble training. Many of his students have excelled in professional roles, including positions in the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, Army Bands, and the Garda Síochána Band.
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