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class="breadcrumb_last" aria-current="page">Professor Linda Merrick CBE</span></span> </div> </section> <div class="content-container"> <img class='img--right' src='https://www.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/lindamerrick1_1411987736-1.jpg' alt='Photo of Professor Linda Merrick CBE'> <h3>Principal</h3> <h4>GRSM(Hons), MMus, PhD, HonDEd., FRAM, FRCM, FRNCM, FLCM, FRSA, FHEA, HonVCM</h4> <p>Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d3bfbabdb7b2fdbeb6a1a1bab0b893a1bdb0befdb2b0fda6b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="177b7e797376397a7265657e747c576579747a39767439627c">[email protected]</span></a></p> <div class="profile-roles"><p>Principal/Chief Executive Officer</p> </div> <p class="p1">Professor Linda Merrick CBE is Principal of the RNCM and an internationally-renowned clarinet soloist, recording artist and pedagogue.</p> <p>Her catalogue of over 40 solo recordings features new concertos she has commissioned by Gary Carpenter, Nigel Clarke, Martin Ellerby, John McLeod, Stephen McNeff, Edwin Roxburgh, Philip Sparke, Philip Spratley, Kit Turnbull and Guy Woolfenden for labels including Naxos, Chandos, NMC, Guild and Metier. She has also released premiere recordings of clarinet quintets with the Navarra and Kreutzer Quartets by composers including Simon Bainbridge, Nigel Clarke, Robert Crawford, Michael Finnissy, Wilfred Josephs, John McCabe and Edwin Roxburgh, with recordings of works by Adam Gorb, David Horne, Mihailo Trandifilovski, Paul Patterson and Paul Pellay due to be released in 2024. In addition, Linda has commissioned and recorded over 20 works for clarinet and electronics, and released two CDs featuring works for clarinet and harpsicord by Robert Keeley.</p> <p>Linda has performed as a concerto soloist across America, Asia, Australia, Europe, South America, the UAE and the UK, and broadcast for BBC Radio 3, Radio France, DRS1 Switzerland, CKWR Canada and Arte TV South Korea. A founder member of the contemporary ensemble ‘Sounds Positive’, she has premiered over 80 chamber works for winds and piano by British composers, and released a further three CDs.</p> <p>In addition to her position as Principal at the RNCM, Linda is Chair of Conservatoires UK and UK representative for TW Howarth Clarinets. She was awarded a CBE for services to music in higher education in the 2023 King’s New Year Honours.</p>  <div class='tabs'><ul><li><a href='#research'>Research</a></li><li><a href='#teaching'>Teaching</a></li><li><a href='#publications'>Research Outputs</a></li><li><a href='#professional_activity'>Professional Activity</a></li></ul> <div id='research' class='tabs-panel'><h3>Current and Future Research</h3><p>Professor Linda Merrick’s current research activity is focused on extending her exploration of the collaborative artistic process through the medium of the clarinet quintet. At this stage, she is examining in-depth the impact of extended artistic partnerships between composers and performers on the creative impetus and artistic process and output.</p> <p>This research is centred primarily on established British composers, some in the latter stages of their careers; a generation whose work is otherwise at risk of being overlooked and whose experience is leading to high quality, significant and sustainable additions to the canon as they enter their autumnal years.</p> <p>In parallel, Linda is commissioning and recording works by a number of emerging but distinctive and diverse voices with a view to broadening the impact and reach of this repertory. Her more recent and pending commissions extend beyond the clarinet quintet medium to embrace other chamber music combinations for clarinet, strings and piano.</p> <p>In terms of current and future publications, Linda has commenced work on a book in collaboration with Professor Anna Reid, Dean of Sydney Conservatorium, University of Sydney. This will explore female leadership in conservatoires across different contexts and cultures, drawing on the 10-12 years the authors have each held their respective positions.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Research Areas</h3><p>Collaboration between performers and composers – building from the medium of the clarinet quintet to different chamber music ensembles for clarinet, strings and piano, with focus on artistic inspiration derived from extended professional collaborations.</p> <p>Female leadership in conservatoires- collaboration on a book project with Professor Anna Reid, Dean of Sydney Conservatorium, University of Sydney.</p> <h3>External Research Roles</h3><p>Chair of Conservatoires UK, with over-arching responsibility for the activity of its Research and Knowledge Exchange Forum.</p> <p>External examiner and reviewer for PhD/DMA – Sydney Conservatorium, University of Sydney; Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, National University of Singapore; Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo; Royal Academy of Music, London, UK; Coventry University.</p> <h3>Research Funding</h3><p>RNCM</p> <p>Ida Carroll Trust</p> <p>RVW Trust</p> </div><div id='teaching' class='tabs-panel'><h3>Undergraduate Teaching</h3><ul> <li>Principal Study Clarinet</li> <li>Contemporary Clarinet Classes</li> <li>Chamber Music Coaching</li> </ul> <h3>Postgraduate Teaching</h3><ul> <li>Principal Study Clarinet</li> <li>Contemproary Clarinet Classes</li> <li>Chamber Music Coaching</li> </ul> </div><div id='publications' class='tabs-panel'><h3>Selected Outputs</h3><p>Research outputs (previous publications) include the following:</p> <p><strong>Publications:</strong></p> <p>Collaboration between Composers and Performers: British Clarinet Concertos 1990-2004 (VDM Verlag, Saarbrucken, 2009)</p> <p><strong><br /> Recordings:</strong></p> <p><strong>Martin Ellerby <em>Ascent (Concerto for clarinet, harp and strings) </em></strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted Clark Rundell</p> <p>MEM Recordings 2023</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Martin Ellerby</strong><em><strong> Maze Mirrors (Epitaph VII: Memento (Terezin)</strong></em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Kreutzer Quartet</p> <p>MEM Recordings 2023</p> <p><strong><br /> Mihailo Trandifilovski</strong> <em><strong>Polychromy (Weaxan)</strong></em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Peter Sheppard Skaerved-violin, Roderick Chadwick- piano</p> <p>Metier 2022</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Martin Ellerby <em>Clarinet Chamber Music </em></strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Benjamin Powell-piano</p> <p>MEM Recordings 2022</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Simon Bainbridge <em>Chamber Music (clarinet quintet) </em></strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick- clarinet, Kreutzer Quartet</p> <p>Toccata Classics 2021</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Michael Finnissy <em>Six Sexy Minuets (Clarinetten- Liederkreis)</em></strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Kreutzer Quartet<br /> Metier 2018</p> <p><strong><br /> John McCabe</strong> <em>Fauvel’s Rondo</em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Kreutzer Quartet, Aaron Shorr(piano)</p> <p><em>Guild</em> 2012</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Gary Carpenter</strong> <em>Doubles<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Paul Goodey-oboe, RNCM Wind Orchestra, conducted Clark Rundell</p> <p><em>Polyphonic </em>2011</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Chamber Music by John Veale and Robert Crawford<br /> </strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet , John Turner-recorder, Adderbury Ensemble</p> <p><em>Metier </em>2010</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>British Clarinet Quintets<br /> </strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Navarra Quartet</p> <p><em>Naxos </em>2010</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Dynamics of Matter<br /> </em></strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick- clarinet, Sally Mays-piano</p> <p><em>Undercurrent </em>2010</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Philip Spratley</strong> <em>Clarinet Concertino<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Manchester Sinfonia</p> <p><em>Toccata Classics 2009</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Undercurrents </em></strong></p> <p>Sounds Positive</p> <p><em>Undercurrent </em>2009</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Stephen McNeff</strong><em> Clarinet Concerto<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, RNCM Wind Orchestra</p> <p><em>Campion 2008</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>John McLeod</strong> <em>Clarinet Concerto<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, RNCM Symphony Orchestra</p> <p><em>Chandos</em> <em>2007</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Edwin Roxburgh</strong> <em>Clarinet Concerto<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, RNCM Symphony Orchestra</p> <p><em>NMC </em>2006</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Malcolm Arnold</strong> <em>Chamber Music<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Julian Hellaby/Peter Nokes-piano</p> <p><em>MSV</em> 2006</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Martin Ellerby</strong><em> Concerto for Clarinet</em> (2nd recording)</p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Coldstream Guards</p> <p><em>SRC </em>2005</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Philip Sparke</strong> <em>Clarinet Concerto<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick – clarinet, Rundfunk BlasorkesterLeipzig</p> <p><em>Anglo Records </em>2003</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Wilfred Josephs</strong> <em>Clarinet Quintet and Sonatas<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick – clarinet, Kreutzer Quartet, Benjamin Frith (piano)<strong><br /> </strong></p> <p><em>Metier </em>2002</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Concerti for Clarinet and Concert Band<br /> </strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick – clarinet, RNCM Wind Orchestra</p> <p><em>Polyphonic </em>2000</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Hemlock Stone<em><br /> </em></strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinets, Chris Thorpe–computers</p> <p><em>ClassicPrint </em>1999</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>New York Counterpoint<br /> </strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinets, Chris Thorpe-electronics</p> <p><em>Serendipity/Classicprint </em>1996/98</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The Music of John Lambert<br /> </strong></p> <p><em>Sounds Positive<br /> </em></p> <p><em>NMC </em>1993</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Collage<em><br /> </em></strong></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Benjamin Frith-piano</p> <p><em>Serendipity/Classicprint</em> 1992/99</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Martin Ellerby</strong> <em>Chamber Music<br /> </em></p> <p>Linda Merrick-clarinet, Benjamin Frith-piano</p> <p><em>Serendipity</em> 1990<strong> </strong></p> </div><div id='professional_activity' class='tabs-panel'><h3>Professional Activity</h3><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Performing</span></strong></p> <p>Releasing over 40 commercial solo/chamber music CD recordings</p> <p>Commissioning over 40 solo works for clarinet from British composers, including 9 new concertos and 10 new clarinet quintets</p> <p>Giving concerto performances in America, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the UAE and across the UK</p> <p>Broadcasting as a soloist for BBC Radio 3, Radio France, Radio DRS1 (Switzerland), CKWR (Canada) and Arte TV (Seoul, South Korea).</p> <p>Giving recital and contemporary performances in the UK and internationally with pianists Benjamin Frith, Sally Mays, Philip Mead & Julian Hellaby.</p> <p>As a founder-member of the contemporary ensemble <em>Sounds Positive</em>, commissioning over 80 new works, giving regular concert series in London, performing in festivals across the UK, working in collaboration with London Contemporary Dance Theatre, and making commercial recordings.</p> <p>Performing with two electroacoustic ensembles with Philip Mead (piano) and Stephen Montague (electronics), and with Chris Thorpe (computers), commissioning, performing and recording new works in Belfast, Belgium, UK, Paris and Sweden.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Masterclasses(UK)</span></strong></p> <p>Masterclasses and workshops across the UK, including: Royal Academy of Music; Birmingham Conservatoire; Welsh College of Music and Drama; Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama; Colchester Centre of Performing Arts.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Masterclasses (International)</span></strong></p> <p>Masterclasses at a wide range of international institutions, including: Beijing Conservatory, University of California at Los Angeles, Eastman School of Music, Florida State University; Geidai Institute; Indiana University; University of Illinois; Conservatoire de Quebec; Northwestern State University, Louisiana;<br /> University of St. Thomas at St Paul, Queensland Conservatory, Vancouver Academy; Victoria Conservatory. I also undertook a staff exchange to Queensland Conservatorium in 2008.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Examining (UK and International) </span></strong></p> <p>I have been employed as an external examiner at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (PGDip.), Trinity College of Music (clarinet), Salford University (MA) and acted as a member of validation panels across a wide range of other institutions in the UK and overseas. I have served on final examination juries at the Conservatoire de Montreal, and Chaired review panels for the Association of European Conservatoires. 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