James Noble

After growing up in Halifax, West Yorkshire, James Noble studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester with John Bradbury, Nicholas Cox and Linda Merrick where he graduated with a 1st class BMus(Hons). Following his studies in Manchester, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal College of Music, London, with Tim Lines, Richard Hosford, Michael Collins and Colin Lawson, where he graduated with Distinction for a Masters of Performance. His studies at the RCM were generously supported by The Countess of Munster Trust, The Chizel Educational Trust and The Seary Charitble Trust. As an orchestral musician highlights include RCM Symphony orchestra with Bernard Haitink and Jac van Steen at The Royal Festival Hall, principal clarinet on several occasions for the RCM Opera Orchestra, the RNCM Symphony, Opera and Chamber Orchestras, and has also taken part in CD recordings for both Naxos and Polyphonic record labels with the RNCM Wind Orchestra. In 2011, he was invited to perform with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra at MediaCity UK and Leeds Town Hall as part of their Professional Experience Scheme and was invited to take part in the RCM/ENO Evolve Scheme 2014-2015. As a soloist, he was a winner of the 2013 RNCM Woods/Candlin Prize in the woodwind solo competition, a finalist of the RCM Concerto Competition in 2014 & 2015, performed in the RCM Rising Stars Concert Series at The Cadogan Hall. He has taken part in masterclasses with Karl Leister, Michael Collins, Eric Mandat, Reiner Wehle and Michael Whight to name a few. James is delighted to be supported by the Countess of Munster Recital Scheme, and has many upcoming recitals with Simon Callaghan across the country throughout 2015 and 2016. He has a very keen interest in contemporary music and new works, and finding new and innovative ways of programming these with more traditional repertoire. He recently took part in a project with LSO SoundHub composer Na’ama Zisser, combining a small ensemble with live karaoke backing, and has worked extensively with Joe Duddell for artists such as “Daughter”, “The Temples” and “Nadine Shah” in the Town Hall Sessions at Festival No.6 Portmerion, at AIR Studios and performances in both London and Manchester.