Choirs
Choral singing is an increasingly important part of performance culture at the RNCM.
Ensembles such as the Symphony Chorus, Chamber Choir, and Gospel Choir provide fantastic opportunities for students to develop their singing, listening, and collaborative skills alongside their studies.
Complementing these ensembles, the RNCM Community Chorus offers additional professional development, enabling students to work with singers from across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Our Choirs
RNCM Symphony Chorus
Directed by Stuart Overington, the RNCM Symphony Chorus brings together students from across the conservatoire to explore the power and scale of large-scale choral singing. Open to all first-year classical students, the Chorus works throughout the year on a diverse repertoire, developing ensemble skills, musicianship, and performance confidence. The culmination includes both informal and public performances, providing valuable experience of collaborative music-making and preparing students for future work with professional choruses and orchestras.
RNCM Chamber Choir
Directed by Stuart Overington, the RNCM Chamber Choir is our premier small vocal ensemble, bringing together talented student singers to perform challenging and rewarding choral repertoire. Working closely with professional partners and guest artists, the Choir explores music from across the centuries, from early masterpieces to contemporary works. Recent and forthcoming collaborations include projects with leading organisations such as the BBC Singers, offering students exceptional opportunities to develop their artistry and gain professional performance experience.
RNCM Gospel Choir
Directed by Wayne Ellington, the RNCM Gospel Choir celebrates the energy, spirit, and rich traditions of gospel music in a vibrant and inclusive setting. Welcoming singers from a range of musical backgrounds, the Choir explores repertoire rooted in gospel and contemporary vocal styles while developing vocal technique, stage presence and ensemble skills. Special projects with acclaimed guest artists provide students with inspiring opportunities to perform dynamic music and engage with one of the most influential vocal traditions in the world.
Professors
RNCM Community Chorus
The RNCM Community Chorus provides valuable professional experience for musicians from all Schools of Study. By collaborating with singers across the local community, students develop essential skills in communication, rehearsal planning, ensemble leadership, and inclusive music-making. The initiative offers a practical environment in which to explore the social impact of music while gaining hands-on experience that supports careers in performance, education, outreach, and arts leadership.