Discover RNCM Schedule

Welcome to Manchester

If you’re arriving by train, our friendly Student Ambassadors will be waiting to welcome you with directions and a musical interlude– don’t forget to say hello!

Discover RNCM Registration

Registration opens at 9am. You will be greeted on arrival by a Student Ambassador who will be able to direct you to the registration area. It’s no problem if you arrive late.

Discover RNCM Welcome Showcase

Join Professor Linda Merrick, RNCM Principal, Manus Carey, Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes) and Professor Jennie Henley, Director of Programmes and Professor in Music Education, for an introduction to the College and student performances.

Performance and Professional Opportunities

Join Manus Carey, Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes), Amy Whitehead, Artist Agency Manager and Andrew Bayly, Head of Ensembles, in discussing the range of performance and professional opportunities on offer.

BMus (Hons) and GRNCM/MusB

Professor Nick Reyland (Head of Undergraduate School) will introduce our flexible study options, highlighting how they propel students into careers as inspiring and versatile musicians, fully-equipped for exciting futures both on and off stage.

Our Undergraduate Popular Music programmes will be covered in the 2pm session.

Introduction to Graduate School Programmes

Professor David Horne (Head of Graduate School) will introduce our Graduate School programmes, aimed at bridging the gap between education and professional life.

Our Postgraduate Popular Music programmes will be covered in the 2pm session.

Lunchtime Performance – Popular Music

Visitors interested in our Popular Music programmes are invited to enjoy a student performance in The Lounge.

Introduction to the SU and Societies

Sophie Iliaifar, RNCM Students’ Union President and colleagues will give an insight into the work of the SU as well as providing further information on the societies available.

Choral Workshop

Warm up your vocal chords and join Stuart Overington, Director of RNCM Chamber Choir and Symphony Chorus, and RNCM students in a practical workshop designed to provide a taster into the RNCM Symphony Chorus which is made up of all first year undergraduates. All guests are welcome as we encourage you to take a break from your busy day and enjoy this informal session!

Music and Neuroscience: Measuring How the Brain Responds to Music

Dr Michelle Phillips, Head of Enterprise (Academic) will introduce you to the groundbreaking research that we are undertaking into how the brain responds to music. A real time demo of brain response (using portable EEG) will be accompanied by a talk on music and neuroscience, and what we know about how live music in particular is processed in the brain.

Alumni Panel: Discover the Endless Possibilities

Lisa Pring, Senior Alumni Relations Manager, and a panel of RNCM Alumni discuss their wide range of career paths.

Popular Music at the RNCM

Professor Andy Stott, Head of Popular Music, will introduce our Popular Music programmes, admissions processes, and the performance and professional opportunities available.

He’ll be joined by current students at various stages in their studies for short performances and an informal Q&A.

Schools of Study

Join our Heads and Deputy Heads of Schools and current students to find out everything you need to know about principal study, School and ensemble activities and more.

Visitors are welcome to attend sessions in full or on a drop in to find out about more than one School.

School of Composition

Dr Larry Goves, Head of Composition

School of Keyboard Studies

Professor Graham Scott, Head of Keyboard Studies and Dr Adam Swayne, Head of Keyboard Studies

School of Strings

Chris Hoyle, Head of Strings, Catherine Yates, Deputy Head of Strings and Louise Lansdown, Assistant Head of Strings (Viola)

School of Vocal Studies and Opera

Professor Lynne Dawson, Head of Vocal Studies and Opera, Kevin Thraves, Deputy Head of Opera and Dr Nico de Villiers, Deputy Head of Vocal Studies

Woodwind

Kevin Gowland, Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion and Director of Woodwind

Brass

Murray Greig, Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion and Director of Brass

Percussion

Simone Rebello, Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion and Director of Percussion

Concourse Conversations

Join staff and students from across the college on our concourses to ask any remaining questions over refreshments before you leave for the day.

Additional tours will be available for a chance to take a second look at any facilities, or view anything you’ve missed.

Tours will be available throughout the day except 10-11am and 2.45-4pm.

Drop-in sessions with Admissions, Wellbeing, and Fees and Funding

Help yourself to refreshments on the Lower Concourse and take the opportunity to ask questions and gain further information about studying with us.

There will be no drop-in sessions available from 2.45-4pm.

Visit the RNCM Museum to see our Collection of Historic Musical Instruments

Make your way to the entrance where you will be guided down to the RNCM Museum.

Drop-in to the RNCM Library

Discover all the resources available which supports the work of the College in teaching, learning, performance and research.