The National Opera Studio (NOS) is happy to announce that Mark Shanahan has been appointed as Head of Music in succession to Rupert Dussmann. Mark took up his appointment from the beginning of September 2010 and the Director of the NOS, Kathryn Harries said “I am thrilled to have such an experienced conductor and coach to oversee the musical side of the training at the NOS; this is a real coup for us.