The Lotus Pond: Lesson Ideas

Abdel-Rahim's piece The Lotus Pond features on the Grade 7 Oboe Syllabus from 2026.

James Turnbull is Chair of the British Double Reed Society, and teaches at the Royal College of Music Junior Department, Purcell School for Young Musicians and works with the National Children's Orchestra as an Oboe Tutor. In this film, James shares his approach to teaching this piece.

James has created a summary document that you can download and keep, which outlines the key points from the film.