Josh Cirtina appointed Principal Bass Trombone with the RPO

Congratulations to alum Josh Cirtina, appointed Principal Bass Trombone with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Josh graduated in 2016 and during his studies played a key part in securing the RNCM Trombone Choir’s win at the 2016 ITA Emory Remington Trombone Choir Competition. As a soloist, he also made history as the first UK student to win the George Roberts Bass Trombone Competition in 2014.

RNCM secures major investment to support emerging artists and break down barriers to music careers

15 October 2026

The new funding builds on RNCM’s award-winning track record for nurturing entrepreneurial and early career talent, and ‘recognises excellence exists in every community, but opportunity does not’. The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has secured significant…

RNCM reveals first artists on joint Creative Incubator with English National Opera

7 October 2026

The RNCM has announced the inaugural artists on its new RNCM/ENO Creative Incubator programme – a unique partnership jointly developed with the English National Opera (ENO) to provide space and…

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Josh Cirtina appointed Principal Bass Trombone with the RPO

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