# Royal Northern College of Music: The Royal Northern College of Music is a global leader in music education and a world\-class performance venue\.

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## Pages
- [Partnerships](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/why-rncm/partnerships/)
- [Powering the Music of Tomorrow](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/about/powering-the-music-of-tomorrow/)
- [Homepage](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/): The Royal Northern College of Music is a global leader in music education and a world\-class performance venue\.
- [Study](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/)
- [Chat with Us](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/chat-with-us/)

## News
- [RNCM secures major investment to support emerging artists and break down barriers to music careers](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/news-and-media/news/rncm-secures-major-investment-to-support-emerging-artists-and-break-down-barriers-to-music-careers/)
- [RNCM Doctoral Researcher awarded EDI Fellowship by AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/news-and-media/news/rncm-doctoral-researcher-awarded-edi-fellowship-by-ahrc-doctoral-training-partnership/)
- [RNCM launches 10\-year plan to power the music of tomorrow](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/news-and-media/news/rncm-launches-10-year-plan-to-power-the-music-of-tomorrow/)
- [RNCM reveals first artists on joint Creative Incubator with English National Opera](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/news-and-media/news/rncm-reveals-first-artists-on-joint-creative-incubator-with-english-national-opera/)
- [Queen drummer Roger Taylor honoured by RNCM](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/news-and-media/news/queen-drummer-roger-taylor-honoured-by-rncm/)

## Downloads
- [Recruitment and Selection](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download/recruitment-and-selection/)
- [Smoking and Vaping](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download/smoking-and-vaping/)
- [Sickness Absence Management](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download/sickness-absence-management/)
- [Paternity and Partner Leave](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download/paternity-leave/)
- [Parental Leave](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download/parental-leave/)

## Events
- [Vittorio Angelone 08/10/2026](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/vittorio-angelone/)
- [West End by Candlelight](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/west-end-by-candlelight/): Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir performs in support of Music in Mind
- [Xaverian College Christmas Concert](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/xaverian-college-christmas-concert/): The students of Xaverian College perform their annual Christmas concert
- [Thursday Lunchtimes: Paramount Brass – Relaxed Performance](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/thursday-lunchtimes-paramount-brass/): Paramount Brass performs a selection of music, including Lafosse's Suite Impromptu
- [Thursday Lunchtimes: Music for Winds by Strauss and Raff](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/thursday-lunchtimes-music-for-winds-by-strauss-and-raff/): RNCM musicians from the School of Wind perform by Richard Strauss and Joachim Raff with Kevin Gowland \(flute\)

## Alumni
- [Porij](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/alumni/meet-our-alumni/porij/)
- [Darren Hargan](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/alumni/meet-our-alumni/darren-hargan/)
- [Dinuk Wijeratne](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/alumni/meet-our-alumni/dinuk-wijeratne/)
- [Daniel Hayes](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/meet-our-staff/daniel-hayes/)
- [Roger Benedict](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/meet-our-staff/roger-benedict/)

## Staff Members
- [Austin Glatthorn](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/meet-our-staff/austin-glatthorn/)
- [Anna Wright](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/meet-our-staff/anna-wright/)
- [Nick Waldock](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/meet-our-staff/nick-waldock/)
- [Rosalind Ridout](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/meet-our-staff/rosalind-ridout/)
- [Peggy Nolan](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/meet-our-staff/peggy-nolan/)

## Partners
- [Edvard Greig Kor](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/partners/edvard-greig-kor/)
- [Buxton International Festival](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/partners/buxton-international-festival/)
- [European Chamber Music Academy](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/partners/european-chamber-music-academy/)
- [English National Opera](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/partners/english-national-opera-eno/)
- [BBC Philharmonic Orchestra](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/partners/bbc-philharmonic/)

## Courses
- [RNCM Young Strings](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/courses/junior-programmes-under-18s/rncm-young-strings/): RNCM Young Strings is an open\-access programme that provides a thorough foundation in musical and instrumental skills while also being holistic, creative, and fun\.

Designed for ages five to 12 and split into three stages, the programme emphasises making music and enjoying it\.
- [RNCM Young Projects](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/courses/junior-programmes-under-18s/rncm-young-projects/): RNCM Young Projects provides young players aged eight to 18 with an exciting opportunity to develop creative, musical, and technical skills across a range of instruments\.
- [Junior RNCM](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/courses/junior-programmes-under-18s/junior-rncm/): Junior RNCM is a vibrant community of gifted young musicians aged eight to 18 who come together to develop their talent within the Royal Northern College of Music\.
- [Bachelor of Music with Honours](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bachelor-of-music-with-honours/): The RNCM Bachelor of Music with Honours degree supports the education of creative, inquisitive, well\-rounded musicians, complementing your passion for performance or composition with academic and professional training to the highest standard\.
- [Hallé/RNCM Advanced Orchestral Strings Programme](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/courses/graduate/halle-rncm-advanced-orchestral-strings-programme/): The Postgraduate Diploma in Solo Performance/Vocal Studies and Opera \(International Artist Diploma\) represents the pinnacle of achievement in performance at the RNCM and is intended for a small number of artists on the cusp of international careers\.

## Testimonials
- [Thank you so much for your support\.\.\.I step out into the profession with an abundance of experiences and opportunities that have enriched my CV, and far greater maturity as both a singer and a person\. Without your support, this would not have been possible, and I feel endlessly grateful to be pursuing something I love so deeply and to have the opportunity to build a career from this wonderful gift\.](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/testimonials/thank-you-so-much-for-your-support-i-step-out-into-the-profession-with-an-abundance-of-experiences-and-opportunities-that-have-enriched-my-cv-and-far-greater-maturity-as-both-a-singer-and-a-person/)
- [I've seen shows from major companies that didn't have a fraction of the invention, energy and wit of this L'amour des trois oranges\.](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/testimonials/ive-seen-shows-from-major-companies-that-didnt-have-a-fraction-of-the-invention-energy-and-wit-of-this-lamour-des-trois-oranges/)
- [Thanks to you for providing such a top line up of artists for our Messiah on Friday\. They were all fab \(terrifically secure, musical, great diction and personality\)…The agency were a pleasure and straightforward to work with\.](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/testimonials/thanks-to-you-for-providing-such-a-top-line-up-of-artists-for-our-messiah-on-friday-they-were-all-fab-terrifically-secure-musical-great-diction-and-personalitythe-agency-were-a-pleasure/)
- [Being a student at the RNCM allows you to have some of the most amazing experiences and opportunities as a musician\. The best part is that if you apply on the classical course it doesn't stop you from getting involved in multiple different genres\. RNCM is the place to be for opportunities, inclusivity and community\.](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/testimonials/being-a-student-at-the-rncm-allows-you-to-have-some-of-the-most-amazing-experiences-and-opportunities-as-a-musician-the-best-part-is-that-if-you-apply-on-the-classical-course-it-doesnt-stop-you/)
- [The RNCM’s emphasis on real\-world experience, through masterclasses, workshops, and full\-scale productions, prepared me for the demands of a professional career in music\. This holistic approach was not only vital to my technical development but also instrumental in shaping my confidence and artistry in a safe and nurturing environment which has allowed my career to flourish\.](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/testimonials/the-rncms-emphasis-on-real-world-experience-through-masterclasses-workshops-and-full-scale-productions-prepared-me-for-the-demands-of-a-professional-career-in-music-this-holistic-approac/)

## Jobs
- [Young Artists Tutor \(Electric Bass\)](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/jobs/young-artists-tutor-electric-bass/)
- [Lecturer in Music](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/jobs/lecturer-in-music/)
- [Lecturer in Music \(Learning Support\)](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/jobs/library-assistant/)

## Blog
- [Interview with Clarence Adoo](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/blog/interview-with-clarence-adoo/)
- [Interview with Louise Wallwein](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/blog/interview-with-louise-wallwein/)
- [Interview with Ellie Slorach](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/blog/interview-with-ellie-slorach/)
- [Interview with Orpha Phelan, Director](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/blog/interview-with-orpha-phelan-director/)
- [Interview with Jonathan Morton, Artistic Director/Leader of Scottish Ensemble](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/blog/interview-with-jonathan-morton/)

## PRiSM News
- [The Music of Proof – New Scientist Live \(28 Sep 17\)](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-news-and-events/the-music-of-proof/): The Music of Proof Thursday 28 September 2017 New Scientist Live 2017, ExCeL, London Emily Howard and Marcus du \[…\]
- [Lord Mayor of Manchester launches new research centre PRiSM at the RNCM](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-news-and-events/lord-mayor-of-manchester-launches-new-research-centre-prism-at-the-rncm/): Manchester’s Lord Mayor Eddy Newman opened the new RNCM research centre for Practice \& Research in Science \& Music \(PRiSM\) on 4 October\.
- [PRiSM on BBC Radio 3 Music Matters](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-news-and-events/prism-on-bbc-radio-3-music-matters/): Emily Howard and Marcus du Sautoy spoke on BBC Radio 3′ Music Matters about PRiSM and The Music of Proof
- [Exploring Sonification \(24 Oct 17\)](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-news-and-events/exploring-sonification-24-oct-17/): Tuesday 24 October 2017, 3\.00pm Composer Jamie Perera in conversation with Emily Howard PRiSM Launch Event: Composer Presentation with \[…\]
- [The Music of Proof \(4 Oct 17\)](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-news-and-events/the-music-of-proof-2/): Wednesday 4 October 2017, 7\.30pm Emily Howard and Marcus du Sautoy with performances by RNCM Musicians PRiSM Launch Event \[…\]

## PRiSM Blog
- [David De Roure](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-blog/meet-the-prism-technical-director/): Meet the PRiSM Technical Director David De Roure, exploring the intersection of maths, algorithms and music\.
- [The Raft Breaks](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-blog/the-raft-breaks/): It begins with a single exhalation and ends in the midst of an uncanny, slow, violent storm\.
- [AI Creativity and the Challenge of Time](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-blog/ai-creativity-and-the-challenge-of-time/): A new piece written especially for PRiSM Future Music 2\# by PRiSM Co\-Director Marcus du Sautoy\.
- [Imagining the Analytical Engine – The Creative Process](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-blog/imagining-the-analytical-engine/): Ada Lovelace – Imagining the Analytical Engine\. BBC Radio 3’s Andrew McGregor, interviews the featured composers about their compositional process and the augmented and new instruments used\.
- [A Short History of Neural Synthesis](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/study/schools-and-departments/research/research-activity/research-centres-rncm/prism/prism-blog/a-short-history-of-neural-synthesis/): In this first instalment on AI and music, Dr Christopher Melen, PRiSM’s Research Software Engineer, introduces neural synthesis, an exciting technique that features in the artistic work of the PRiSM team\.

## Categories
- [Human Resources](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download-category/human-resources/)
- [Academic](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download-category/academic/)
- [Institutional](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download-category/institutional/)
- [Safeguarding](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download-category/safeguarding/)
- [Finance](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/download-category/finance/)

## Festivals
- [RNCM Saxophone Day](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/festivals/rncm-saxophone-day/)
- [RNCM Day Of Percussion](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/festivals/rncm-day-of-percussion/)

## Programmes
- [Graduate](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/programmes/graduate/)
- [Short Courses](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/programmes/short-courses/)
- [Under 18](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/programmes/under-18/)
- [Undergraduate](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/)
- [Doctoral](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/programmes/phd-doctoral/)

## Series
- [RNCM Members](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/series/rncm-members/)
- [Inspirational Artists](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/series/inspirational-artists/)
- [Monday Lunchtimes](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/series/monday-lunchtimes/)
- [Thursday Lunchtimes](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/series/thursday-lunchtimes/)
- [Spotlights](https://www.rncm.ac.uk/events/series/spotlights/)

## Optional
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