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Ralph Salmins at The Kongsberg Jazzfestival 2017
Ralph Salmins
Born (1964-06-04) June 4, 1964 (age 60)
OriginLondon
OccupationPercussionist
Formerly of,
Websitehttp://www.ralphsalmins.com

Ralph Salmins (born June 4th 1964)[1] is a British drummer, percussionist and session musician. With an extensive biography and best known for studio and live work with Van Morrison, Björk, Robbie Williams, and as a member of The Waterboys as well as recording on albums and film soundtracks.[2] Salmins is currently a Drum Kit professor for both the Royal College of Music[3] in London, and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[4]

Early Life & Education

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Salmins grew up in London and studied orchestral percussion at The Guildhall School of Music & Drama.[5]

Career

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Recording & Live Music

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Primarily a studio musician, Salmins has played on albums, TV shows and on the soundtracks to over 180 movies[2], including titles from the Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings, Mission Impossible and James Bond film series.[4]

Teaching

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Salmins has worked as visiting lecturer, teacher, examiner and/or external assessor and clinician at Royal Northern College of Music[6], BIMM[7], and The UK Drum Show[8]. In 2010, Salmins was on the judging panel for BBC Young Musician of The Year.[9] Currently he is a Drum Kit Professor at the Royal College of Music[10] and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[4]

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony

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In 2012 Salmins acted as consultant for Danny Boyle’s London Olympic Opening Ceremony, coordinating, auditioning and training the 1,000 drummers with whom he performed in the ceremony.[1]

Honours & Awards

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In 2022, Salmins was made a Fellow of The Royal College of Music.[11]

Winner 2003 Reader’s Poll 'Studio Category' at mikedolbear.com.[12]

Winner of 'Best Drummer' category at the British Jazz awards in 2006 and 2007.[12]

Discography

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Composer

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Salmins was a composer of Drum Kit Grade Pieces for Trinity Guildhall[13] as well as production of Music Albums for, BBC Music Library[14], Chappell Music Library, [15] The Waterboys, and Kyle Eastwood.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "Ralph Salmins". SABIAN Cymbals. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  2. ^ a b "PercWorks || Interview with Ralph Salmins". PercWorks. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  3. ^ "Ralph Salmins". www.rcm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  4. ^ a b c "Ralph Salmins | Guildhall School of Music & Drama". www.gsmd.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  5. ^ "Ralph Salmins | Guildhall School of Music & Drama". www.gsmd.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  6. ^ https://www.rncm.ac.uk/uploads/RNCM_Day_of_Percussion_2017.pdf
  7. ^ Ralph Salmins Masterclass, 8 May 2012, retrieved 2024-02-28
  8. ^ "Ralph Salmins Live at Remo Drummer Night 2017". Drummerszone. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  9. ^ "BBC - BBC Young Musician - The 2010 judges". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  10. ^ "Ralph Salmins". www.rcm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  11. ^ "Honours and Fellowships". www.rcm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  12. ^ a b "PercWorks || Interview with Ralph Salmins". PercWorks. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  13. ^ "PercWorks || Interview with Ralph Salmins". PercWorks. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  14. ^ "Big Drum Promos". www.bbcproductionmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  15. ^ "Search | Universal Production Music". www.universalproductionmusic.com. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  16. ^ "Ralph Salmins Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
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Category:Music Category:Drummers Category:Percussionists