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Whether you joined us online or in person, we hope you enjoyed the Open Day! To view a full schedule of activities, venues and descriptions, or watch sessions back, select one of the options below.

In Person at the RNCM

09:00 – 10:00	Welcome to Manchester If you’re arriving by train, our friendly students and Student Ambassadors will be waiting to welcome you with directions and helpful info – don’t forget to say hello!	Manchester Oxford Road and Piccadilly Stations
09:00 – 10:00	Discover RNCM Registration Upon arrival at the College, you’ll be directed to register on the Upper Concourse. Latecomers will also be able to register throughout the day at the Information Desk in Reception.	Upper Concourse
09:00 – 13:00	Drop in to the Library Get to know our friendly Library Team and the award-winning facility they provide.	RNCM Library
10:00 – 11:00	Discover RNCM Welcome Showcase Join Professor Linda Merrick, RNCM Principal, Manus Carey, Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes) and Dr Jennie Henley, Director of Programmes, for an introduction to the College, student performances and information, in the RNCM Concert Hall.	RNCM Concert Hall
11:00 – 12:00	Breakout Sessions and Tours Choose to take a tour with our Student Ambassadors to view practice spaces, teaching rooms and accommodation, stopping off at pop-up performances and interactive rehearsals on the way. OR Opt for one of the informal sessions below. Each will last around 45 minutes and will include a chance to ask questions at the end. Tours will be available throughout the day.	Tours depart from the Lower Concourse See Breakout Session Venues below
11:00 – 11:45	Introduction to The Future is Green Join Manus Carey (Deputy Principal, Performance and Programmes), Richard Collins (Head of Programming), Michelle Phillips (Head of Enterprise (Academic) and Senior Lecturer in Music Psychology) and current students as they discuss our artistic theme for 2023/24, linking our dedication to sustainability to creativity and innovation.	RNCM Concert Hall
11:00 – 11:45	Drop-in session with Admissions Chat to staff about the application and audition process. This is a chance to ask questions, gain further information or arrange a future Zoom call with any member of staff at the College.	Carole Nash Mezzanine
12:00 – 13:00	BMus (Hons) and GRNCM/MusB ‘Joint Course’ Our Head of Undergraduate School, Professor Nick Reyland and colleagues 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 Popular Music Programmes will be covered during the 14:00 session.	RNCM Concert Hall
12:00 – 13:00	Introduction to Graduate School Programmes Our Head of Graduate School, Professor David Horne will introduce our Graduate School programmes, aimed at bridging the gap between education and professional life.	Forman Lecture Theatre
12:00 – 13:00	Lunchtime Performance – Popular Music Visitors interested in our Popular Music programmes are invited to enjoy a student performance in our café, or join a tour with our Student Ambassadors.	RNCM Café Tours depart from the Lower Concourse
13:00 – 14:45	Breakout Sessions and Tours Choose to take a tour with our Student Ambassadors to view practice spaces, teaching rooms and accommodation, stopping off at pop-up performances and interactive rehearsals on the way. OR Opt for one of the informal sessions below. Each will last around 45 minutes and will include a chance to ask questions at the end. Breakout Session 2 will take place from 13:00-13:45 and Session 3 will be from 14:00-14:45. Tours will be available throughout the day.	Tours depart from the Lower Concourse See Breakout Session Venues below
13:00 – 14:45	Drop-in session with Admissions Chat to staff about the application and audition process. This is a chance to ask questions, gain further information or arrange a future Zoom call with any member of staff at the College.	Carole Nash Mezzanine
13:00 – 13:45	Music and Neuroscience Dr Michelle Phillips (Head of Enterprise (Academic) and Senior Lecturer in Music Psychology) introduces the exciting work she’s doing in this area and explains how the RNCM’s commitment to research and innovation can positively impact your studies.	Studio 8
13:15 – 13:45	Drop-in to see the Collection of Historic Musical Instruments	RNCM Reception
14:00 – 14:45	Studio 8 Demonstrations Take a close-up look at our high-tech Studio 8, the UK’s first Meyer Constellation system in higher education.	Studio 8
14:00 – 14:45	Student Journey Join Dr Michelle Phillips (Head of Enterprise (Academic) and Senior Lecturer in Music Psychology) and vocal alumna Olivia Hamblyn as they discuss their personal stories, inspirations and the journey from enrolment to graduation and beyond!	Carole Nash Recital Room
14:00 – 14:45	Introduction to the Students’ Union	Forman Lecture Theatre
14:00 – 16:00	Popular Music at the RNCM Our Head of Popular Music, Andy Stott 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.	Studio 1
14:45 – 16:00	Schools of Study Join our Heads and Deputy Heads of Schools, current students, and alumni 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 basis.	See Venues Below
14:45 – 16:00	School of Composition with Dr Larry Goves	Studio 8
14:45 – 16:00	School of Keyboard Studies with Ben Powell This session will be recorded for anyone who can’t attend in-person.	Studio 3
14:45 – 16:00	School of Strings with Chris Hoyle and Catherine Yates	Carole Nash Recital Room
14:45 – 16:00	Harps with Anne-Marie O’Farrell This session will be live streamed and recorded for anyone who can’t attend in-person.	Room 359
14:45 – 16:00	Guitars with Chris Godhard	Room 322
14:45 – 16:00	School of Vocal Studies and Opera with Professor Lynne Dawson, Kevin Thraves and Nico de Villiers This session will be recorded for anyone who can’t attend in-person.	Studio 5
14:45 – 16:00	Woodwind with Kevin Gowland	Studio 7
14:45 – 16:00	Brass with Murray Greig	Studio 6
14:45 – 16:00	Percussion with Simone Rebello	Yamaha Percussion Room
15:00 – 16:00	Drop-in session with Admissions for Popular Music Visitors	Carole Nash Mezzanine
16:00 – 16:45	Informal Applicant Discussions Join staff and students from all departments 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.	Concourses

Schedule

Your Discover RNCM schedule is here!

In Person at the RNCM

Welcome to Manchester

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

Manchester Oxford Road and Piccadilly Stations

Discover RNCM Registration

Upon arrival at the College, you’ll be directed to register on the Upper Concourse. Latecomers will also be able to register throughout the day at the Information Desk in Reception.

Upper Concourse

Get to know our friendly Library Team and the award-winning facility they provide.

RNCM Library

Discover RNCM Welcome Showcase

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

RNCM Concert Hall

Breakout Sessions and Tours

Choose to take a tour with our Student Ambassadors to view practice spaces, teaching rooms and accommodation, stopping off at pop-up performances and interactive rehearsals on the way.

OR

Opt for one of the informal sessions below. Each will last around 45 minutes and will include a chance to ask questions at the end.

Tours will be available throughout the day.

Tours depart from the Lower Concourse

See Breakout Session Venues below

Introduction to The Future is Green

RNCM Concert Hall

Chat to staff about the application and audition process. This is a chance to ask questions, gain further information or arrange a future Zoom call with any member of staff at the College.

Carole Nash Mezzanine

BMus (Hons) and GRNCM/MusB ‘Joint Course’

Our Head of Undergraduate School, Professor Nick Reyland and colleagues 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 Popular Music Programmes will be covered during the 14:00 session.

RNCM Concert Hall

Introduction to Graduate School Programmes

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

Forman Lecture Theatre

Lunchtime Performance – Popular Music

Visitors interested in our Popular Music programmes are invited to enjoy a student performance in our café, or join a tour with our Student Ambassadors.

RNCM Café

Breakout Sessions and Tours

Choose to take a tour with our Student Ambassadors to view practice spaces, teaching rooms and accommodation, stopping off at pop-up performances and interactive rehearsals on the way.

OR

Opt for one of the informal sessions below. Each will last around 45 minutes and will include a chance to ask questions at the end.

Breakout Session 2 will take place from 13:00-13:45 and Session 3 will be from 14:00-14:45.

Tours will be available throughout the day.

Tours depart from the Lower Concourse

See Breakout Session Venues below

Chat to staff about the application and audition process. This is a chance to ask questions, gain further information or arrange a future Zoom call with any member of staff at the College.

Carole Nash Mezzanine

Dr Michelle Phillips (Head of Enterprise (Academic) and Senior Lecturer in Music Psychology) introduces the exciting work she’s doing in this area and explains how the RNCM’s commitment to research and innovation can positively impact your studies.

Studio 8

RNCM Reception

Take a close-up look at our high-tech Studio 8, the UK’s first Meyer Constellation system in higher education.

Studio 8

Join Dr Michelle Phillips (Head of Enterprise (Academic) and Senior Lecturer in Music Psychology) and vocal alumna Olivia Hamblyn as they discuss their personal stories, inspirations and the journey from enrolment to graduation and beyond!

Carole Nash Recital Room

Forman Lecture Theatre

Popular Music at the RNCM

Our Head of Popular Music, Andy Stott 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.

Studio 1

Schools of Study

Join our Heads and Deputy Heads of Schools, current students, and alumni 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 basis.

See Venues Below

Studio 8

This session will be recorded for anyone who can’t attend in-person.

Studio 3

Carole Nash Recital Room

This session will be live streamed and recorded for anyone who can’t attend in-person.

Room 359

Room 322

This session will be recorded for anyone who can’t attend in-person.

Studio 5

Studio 7

Studio 6

Yamaha Percussion Room

Carole Nash Mezzanine

Informal Applicant Discussions

Join staff and students from all departments 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.

Concourses

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