Katrina Marzella-Wheeler's appearance at this year's RNCM International Brass Band Festival conducting its student brass band offers a timely reminder that the Scottish musician has been short-listed for a Royal Philharmonic Society 'Inspiration Award'.

Public vote

Originally announced in December, it is the only category of the RPS Awards that is voted on by the general public, with the Yamaha artist hoping to following Derwent Brass in 2024 in winning the prestigious accolade. Voting closes on Monday 3rd February.

Described as 'the biggest night in UK classical music', and 'BAFTA's for classical music', the RPS Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in a number of different categories — from Conductor and Ensemble of the Year, to Young Artist and Gamechangers.

Short list

Katrina is joined in the nomination short-list by the Open Arts Community Choir, an inclusive ensemble of able bodied and disabled people from different cultural backgrounds, The Pink Singers, Europe's oldest LGBTQ+ community choir, and the Wolverhampton Symphony Orchestra who work to support and inspire young people.

The winner will be announced at the presentation evening on Thursday 6th March held at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

To vote

https://royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk/awards/rps_music_awards/inspiration-award