This episode we interview Andres Yauri, a Venezuelan bassoonist who received his early musical training through the world-renowned El Sistema programme and at the Simón Bolívar Conservatoire. We discuss the history of the organisation that star

In Conversation with Bea Hubble, Head of Education at Sound and Music

Feb 20th, 2022 26m 1s

After a slightly longer than planned absence VaCO Soundbites is back with our first episode of 2022. This week we're joined by Bea Hubble, the newly appointed head of education at Sound and Music to talk about her work with the National Open Yo

In Conversation with Alison Cox OBE, Head of Composition at The Purcell School for Young Musicians

Aug 22nd, 2021 21m 32s

This week VaCO Soundbites chats with founder of the commonwealth resounds and the Commonwealth International Composition Award, head of composition at the Purcell School for young Musicians and all-round legendary composition teacher, Alison Co

In Conversation with Thomas Verity, Principal Clarinet of Welsh National Opera

Aug 1st, 2021 25m 4s

We're back! After a brief hiatus our new episode features Thomas Verity, Principal Clarinet of Welsh National Opera in conversation with Peter Banks. Thomas & Peter talk about what it's like to work in a touring orchestra, putting down roots as

How to thrive, not just survive, in a pandemic?

Apr 2nd, 2021 25m 13s

This week's episode features VaCO Alumni Ruaridh Bakke (clarinet) & Chloë Dickens (violin) in conversation with Peter Banks. Topics of discussion include what they've learnt during lockdown and how they see the music industry changing as a resu

VaCO's Origins (Part 2 of 2)

Mar 14th, 2021 15m 7s

We pick up where we left off last week with the second part of our interview with Jane & Xen. Topic's include how the course has evolved, previous alumni and what plans they might have for the future. Peter & Josh also give more details about o

VaCO's Origins (Part 1 of 2)

Mar 7th, 2021 15m 21s

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast! This week features the first part of our interview with VaCO founders Jane Lomax & Xen Kelsey in which they'll discuss with Jon Thorne how VaCO came about, what a traditional course consists of,

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Coming Soon: VaCO Soundbites

Feb 24th, 2021 51s

Welcome to VaCO’s new podcast! We’re going to be releasing a series of podcasts, roughly once a fortnight, with lots of interviews and musical thoughts from all of your favourite VaCO tutors and friends. We’re looking for to you joining us and

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