Alumni
Your DNA has left its mark us on. It defines who we are today and where we could be tomorrow. Let’s take the journey together.
Whether you’re an RNCM graduate or an alum of one of our founding institutions (the Royal Manchester College of Music and the Northern School of Music), whatever you’re doing, wherever in the world, we would love to stay connected.
RNCM Connect
RNCM Connect is an online platform we’ve established exclusively for our alumni, staff, and students.
It’s the perfect place to connect (and reconnect) with each other, to network with peers across the industry, and to explore the many benefits available to you. Membership is free and includes:
- Inside access to job and career opportunities
- The chance to network with a range of industry professionals
- Mentoring and volunteering opportunities
- Space to share your news, projects, recommendations, and performances
We’ve already welcomed many members from all decades and all corners of the globe to RNCM Connect, so if you haven’t signed up yet, just head to www.rncmconnect.com and follow the instructions.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you soon!
Get Involved
Networking and events | Become an RNCM mentor | Share your news
Benefits
Library and Archive access | Hospitality and insurance discounts | Order a transcript
Jobs Board
Browse jobs from across the industry | Post opportunities for others
Meet our Alumni
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Stephen Hough
Piano | 1981
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Elizabeth Llewellyn
Soprano | 1996
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Porij
Singing (Pop)
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Rakhvinder Singh
Violin | 2004
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Daniel Kidane
Composition | 2012
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Alexandra Dariescu
Piano | 2008
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Sir John Tomlinson
Bass
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Alice Zawadzki
Violin | 2008
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Abel Selaocoe
Cello | 2018
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Alice Coote
Mezzo-soprano | 1993
The Northern
Read our alumni magazine featuring news, updates, and archive material from across the years.
The Northern
The Northern
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Alumni News
RNCM secures major investment to support emerging artists and break down barriers to music careers
15 October 2026
The new funding builds on RNCM’s award-winning track record for nurturing entrepreneurial and early career talent, and ‘recognises excellence exists in every community, but opportunity does not’. The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has secured significant…
RNCM reveals first artists on joint Creative Incubator with English National Opera
7 October 2026
The RNCM has announced the inaugural artists on its new RNCM/ENO Creative Incubator programme – a unique partnership jointly developed with the English National Opera (ENO) to provide space and…
News In Brief
- Congratulations to alumnus and SWBP professor, David Thornton, on receiving the Iles Medal at the National Brass Band Championships.
- Congratulations to vocal alumnus Rafael Rojas, who won three prizes at the Neue Stimmen International Singing Competition.
- Alumnus Graham McCusker has worked as music director, pianist, and composer on the new Sense and Sensibility film
Graduation 2026
We’re looking forward to celebrating our Class of 2026 on Thursday 10 December. If you are graduating this year, please visit our dedicated Congregation of Awards page to view our FAQs and to update your details.
Contact Us
Use our contact form to update your details, share a recent success, or learn of the numerous ways you can stay connected to the RNCM. Alternatively, to get in touch direct, contact our Alumni Team.
