The Philip Jones Centre for Brass at the Royal Northern College of Music has announced the appointment of Zoltan Kiss as its new International Tutor of Trombone.

Renowned

The renowned member of the world famous Mnozil Brass ensemble visited the RNCM at the beginning of March and made an immediate impression with a recital delivered to a capacity audience and two days of teaching to astonished students.

The Hungarian born star enjoys wide international acclaim for his virtuosic solo playing, commitment to teaching, and membership of Mnozil Brass with his new appointment seeing him take over the role from Christopher Houlding, who taught at the RNCM for almost 30 years.

The renowned member of the world famous Mnozil Brass ensemble visited the RNCM at the beginning of March and made an immediate impression4BR

Commitment

Talking of Christopher’s departure, John Miller, Head of the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion, told 4BR: "Christopher started teaching at the RNCM in 1986 and did so much for almost 30 years to maintain a wonderful standard of brass playing in his many capacities.

All the brass tutors at the RNCM wish him well in his new job at the Birmingham Conservatoire, and I personally send immense thanks to Chris and a very enthusiastic welcome to Zoltan."