Amy Yule
Professor of Flute
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In 2019 Amy started in her role as Principal Flute of the Hallé Orchestra, having previously held the same position with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in Gateshead. She has also appeared as guest principal flute with orchestras including the Philharmonia, Sinfonia of London, Academy of St Martin in the Fields and London Symphony Orchestra.
As a keen chamber musician, some highlights include performances and workshops with Ensemble 360, ‘Spannungen’ Festival with Lars Vogt in Heimbach and collaborations with pianists Ben Powell and Seungwon Lee at the Wigmore Hall. In addition to her performing commitments, Amy enjoys engaging with young musicians, regularly working with the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and their Inspire programme.
Amy completed her Masters at the Royal Academy of Music in 2017. Whilst at the Academy she studied with Michael Cox and Karen Jones as well as piccolo with Pat Morris. She graduated with distinction, a DipRAM award and several prizes including the Patron’s Award, Woodwind Finalists’ Prize and the HRH Duchess of Gloucester Prize. Prior to this Amy studied for her undergraduate degree at the Royal Northern College of Music with Laura Jellicoe, Jo Boddington and Richard Davis. She has recently been awarded associate membership of both institutions.