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In-Person Events

RNCM, Manchester

08:30 – 10:00	Arrival If you’re arriving by train, our friendly students and Student Ambassadors will be waiting to welcome you with pop-up performances, directions and helpful info – don’t forget to say hello!	Manchester Oxford Road and Piccadilly Stations
09:00 – 10:00	Discover RNCM 50 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
10:00 – 11:00	Discover RNCM 50 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
	Breakout 1 Popular Music in a Modern Conservatoire – Andy Stott in conversation with Stuart Mccallum Join our Head and Deputy Head of Popular Music as they discuss how our ground-breaking programmes of study have evolved over the years, enabling our students to thrive in today’s music industry. From their foundation within the blueprint of conservatoire study, to their current focus on production, composition, and artist development.	Carole Nash Recital Room
	Breakout 2 The Future of Classical Music As we look ahead to the next 50 years, we’re excited to welcome entrepreneur and author David Taylor to discuss the future of classical music with our Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes) Manus Carey, Head of Enterprise Dr Michelle Phillips, Fellow in Creative and Professional Practice, Hannah McCabe and RNCM students.	RNCM Concert Hall
	Breakout 3 Climate Action at the RNCM Our Fellow in Creative and Professional Practice, Gavin Wayte will be joined by colleagues and students from the RNCM’s Climate Action Group to discuss their current work and future plans in response to this important topic.	Forman Lecture Theatre
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. This session will be streamed and recorded for anyone who can’t attend in person. Our Popular Music Programmes will be covered during the 1400 session.	RNCM Concert Hall
12:00 – 13:00	Introduction to Graduate School Programmes Our Head and Deputy Head of Graduate School, Professor David Horne and Dr Simon Clarke will introduce our Graduate School programmes, aimed at bridging the gap between education and professional life. This session will be streamed and recorded for anyone who can’t attend in person.	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 brand new café, or join a tour with our Student Ambassadors.	RNCM Café Tours depart from the Lower Concourse
13:00 – 13:45	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. Tours will be available throughout the day.	Tours depart from the Lower Concourse See Breakout Session Venues below
	Breakout 1 Music in the Digital Age The music industry has changed a huge amount since the RNCM first opened its doors in 1973, and new technologies continue to shape its direction. This interactive session will include a demonstration of Studio 8, the flagship resource of Ensemble+, a project focussed on high-tech remote teaching and communication. You will also look behind the scenes at projects led by Dr Michelle Phillips Head of Enterprise, Dr Larry Goves Head of Practice Research and Deputy Head of Composition, and Stuart McCallum Deputy Head of Popular Music. The session will end with an informal Q&A and discussion.	Studio 8
	Breakout 2 Underrepresented – Diversity and inclusion at the RNCM Our Head of Programming Richard Collins introduces student performances of music by underrepresented composers. There will be a chance to hear from the performers and from staff and student members of the RNCM’s Underrepresented Group about their work to celebrate overlooked musical voices both today and within the world history of music.	Carole Nash Recital Room
	Breakout 3 RNCM Pathfinder, Young Projects and Young Artists Find out about our invaluable work with under 18s and our local communities, aimed at inspiring and engaging future musicians. Our Young Programmes Manager Hannah Bayley will discuss the work we do to break down barriers to music education.	Forman Lecture Theatre
13:45 – 14:45	Applicant Information Session In this session, our Admissions, Student Finance and Wellbeing teams will walk you through the application process and outline the different resources available to guide, advise and support students throughout their studies. They’ll also be joined by our Development team who will discuss the important role of funding and fundraising. This session will be streamed and recorded for visitors who prefer to catch up later.	RNCM Concert Hall
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.	RNCM Theatre
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. Most of these sessions will be streamed and recorded for anyone who can’t attend in person.	See Venues Below
	School of Composition with Professor Adam Gorb and Dr Larry Goves	Studio 8
	School of Keyboard Studies with Graham Scott and Dr Adam Swayne	Studio 3
	School of Strings with Chris Hoyle and Catherine Yates	Carole Nash Recital Room
	School of Vocal Studies and Opera with Professor Lynne Dawson, Kevin Thraves and Nico de Villiers	Studio 5
	Woodwind with Kevin Gowland	Studio 7
	Brass with Murray Greig	Studio 6
	Percussion with Simone Rebello	Yamaha Percussion Room
	Saxophones with Rob Buckland	Studio 2
16:00 – 16:45	Informal Applicant Discussions Join staff, students and alumni on our concourses to ask any remaining questions before you leave for the day. Additional tours will be available, as well as an opportunity to discuss Student Support, Health and Wellbeing, Finance or Admissions queries confidentially, on a 1-1 basis.	Concourses

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10:00 – 11:00	Discover RNCM 50 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.
12:00 – 13:00	BMus and GRNCM/MusB (‘Joint Course) Programme Information 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.
13:00 – 14:00	Introduction to Graduate School Programmes Our Head and Deputy Head of Graduate School, Professor David Horne and Dr Simon Clarke will introduce our Graduate School programmes, aimed at bridging the gap between education and professional life.
13:45 – 14:45	Applicant Information Session In this session, our Admissions, Student Finance and Wellbeing teams will walk you through the application process and outline the different resources available to guide, advise and support students throughout their studies. They’ll also be joined by our Development team who will discuss the important role of funding and fundraising.
14:45 – 16:00	School of Composition with Professor Adam Gorb and Dr Larry Goves
14:45 – 16:00	School of Keyboard Studies with Graham Scott and Dr Adam Swayne
14:45 – 16:00	School of Strings with Chris Hoyle and Catherine Yates
14:45 – 16:00	School of Vocal Studies and Opera with Professor Lynne Dawson, Kevin Thraves and Nico de Villiers
14:45 – 16:00	Woodwind with Kevin Gowland
14:45 – 16:00	Brass with Murray Greig
14:45 – 16:00	Percussion with Simone Rebello

Schedule

Your Discover RNCM 50 schedule is here!

In-Person Events

RNCM, Manchester

Arrival

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

Manchester Oxford Road and Piccadilly Stations

Discover RNCM 50 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

Discover RNCM 50 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

Breakout 1

Carole Nash Recital Room

Breakout 2

RNCM Concert Hall

Breakout 3

Our Fellow in Creative and Professional Practice, Gavin Wayte will be joined by colleagues and students from the RNCM’s Climate Action Group to discuss their current work and future plans in response to this important topic.

Forman Lecture Theatre

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.

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

Our Popular Music Programmes will be covered during the 1400 session.

RNCM Concert Hall

Introduction to Graduate School Programmes

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

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

Lecture Theatre

Lunchtime Performance – Popular Music

Visitors interested in our Popular Music programmes are invited to enjoy a student performance in our brand new 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.

Tours will be available throughout the day.

Tours depart from the Lower Concourse

See Breakout Session Venues below

Breakout 1

You will also look behind the scenes at projects led by Dr Michelle Phillips Head of Enterprise, Dr Larry Goves Head of Practice Research and Deputy Head of Composition, and Stuart McCallum Deputy Head of Popular Music. The session will end with an informal Q&A and discussion.

Studio 8

Breakout 2

Carole Nash Recital Room

Breakout 3

Find out about our invaluable work with under 18s and our local communities, aimed at inspiring and engaging future musicians. Our Young Programmes Manager Hannah Bayley will discuss the work we do to break down barriers to music education.

Forman Lecture Theatre

Applicant Information Session

This session will be streamed and recorded for visitors who prefer to catch up later.

RNCM Concert Hall

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.

RNCM Theatre

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.

Most of these sessions will be streamed and recorded for anyone who can’t attend in person.

See Venues Below

Studio 8

Studio 3

Carole Nash Recital Room

Studio 5

Studio 7

Studio 6

Yamaha Percussion Room

Studio 2

Informal Applicant Discussions

Join staff, students and alumni on our concourses to ask any remaining questions before you leave for the day.

Additional tours will be available, as well as an opportunity to discuss Student Support, Health and Wellbeing, Finance or Admissions queries confidentially, on a 1-1 basis.

Concourses

Online Events