Rachel Cannon

Key details:

Department:
Guildhall Young Artists Norwich
Role:
Clarinet
Rachel Cannon Clarinet Tutor GYAN

Rachel is a professional clarinettist and woodwind specialist. After completing sixth form at Chetham's School of Music, she trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, winning the Worshipful Company of Musicians' Medal and the Rosebowl prize as runner up in the prestigious Gold Medal Concerto competition. She was principal clarinet of the Northern Ballet Theatre Orchestra for several years before pursuing a freelance career, playing with all the major London orchestras. Rachel has also performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. She has appeared live on Radio 3 with the London Symphony Orchestra and on Classic FM as a soloist with Roderick Williams and Susie Allan. 

Rachel has always enjoyed combining teaching with performing, aiming to pass on her love and enthusiasm for all types of music and art forms. She has coached many wind ensembles and youth orchestra sections, including Junior Guildhall, London Schools Symphony Orchestra and Norfolk County Youth Orchestra. Rachel teaches at Norwich School, Langley School and GYA Norwich.

She is principal clarinet in the Academy of St Thomas Orchestra, Norwich and the chamber ensemble, Music Sans Frontieres.