Underrepresented – Keep Music Playing 23 April 2021 Following the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement last year, the RNCM Students’ Union wanted to respond in a meaningful way and began an open dialogue about the student… Read more
Unique Opportunities and Brand-New Facilities – Keep Music Playing 9 April 2021 As the only UK conservatoire with a 4-year BMus Popular Music programme, we offer a unique opportunity for our students to create music across genres, not only with each other,… Read more
The beginning of the end? – Jodie Mitson 30 March 2021 Digital Ambassador Jodie Mitson chronicles life as an RNCM trombonist in a series of monthly blog posts. Read more
Our Students Return! – Keep Music Playing 26 March 2021 It is an absolute joy to have our students back again after a difficult twelve months, filling the College with music whilst they prepare for their end of year recitals.… Read more
Back to RNCM with Bassoon Student Alice Wriglesworth 25 March 2021 We’re back! After almost three months away from College again, I am so excited that we are being allowed back in the building. It’s so exciting seeing friends in person… Read more
Reflections from March – Tessa Tang 19 March 2021 Digital Ambassador Tessa Tang chronicles life as an RNCM soprano in a series of monthly blog posts. ‘Tis the third month of 2021 and I’m not sure how everyone is… Read more
RNCM PLAY Festival – Keep Music Playing 12 March 2021 Festivals at the RNCM are often the highlight of our programme for students and audiences. As Festivals Co-ordinator, it’s my role to develop new and innovative ways of presenting these… Read more
Back to Manchester! – Piá Bromby 10 March 2021 Digital Ambassador Piá Bromby chronicles life as an RNCM violinist in a series of monthly blog posts. Read more
Connecting Through the Screen – Jodie Mitson 3 March 2021 Digital Ambassador Jodie Mitson chronicles life as an RNCM trombonist in this series of monthly blog posts. February was a transition from technical assessment preparation to recital planning and fighting… Read more
Keep Music Playing 31 26 February 2021 At the RNCM, the wellbeing of our students is always our primary concern, and thanks to the small size of our student body, we really do know every individual young… Read more
Staying Motivated in Lockdown – Fionnghuala Drumgoole 25 February 2021 Digital Ambassador Fionnghuala Drumgoole shares some tips on staying motivated during Lockdown 3. Motivation is something that we’re all struggling with at the moment. Burnout is real and things feel… Read more
Keep Music Playing: Breaking Down Barriers 12 February 2021 Adapting to teaching and learning online has certainly had its challenges, but this necessary shift in the way we’re working together has offered a fantastic opportunity to re-examine the ways… Read more
Happy(?) New Year – January Blog 4 February 2021 Digital Ambassador Piá Bromby chronicles life as an RNCM violinist in a series of monthly blog posts. Read more
My Favourite Music – by Lucy Pye 4 February 2021 Digital Ambassador Lucy Pye chronicles life as an RNCM student in a series of monthly blog posts. Hi everyone, I hope lockdown is treating you all somewhat nicely! I wanted… Read more
Keep Music Playing: Connect and Create 29 January 2021 This year may not have started as any of us would have wanted, but here at the RNCM we are finding ways to adapt to the unique situation we’re currently… Read more