Dr Larry Goves appointed Head of Composition 2 May 2023 We’re delighted to announce Dr Larry Goves as our new Head of Composition, replacing Professor Adam Gorb who retires this summer after 23 years in post. Currently RNCM Head of… Read more
RNCM statement regarding BBC cuts 5 April 2023 The RNCM considers the recently announced cuts to funding at the BBC and Arts Council England to be detrimental to a vital element of UK cultural life. Implicit within the… Read more
Roberto Plano joins School of Keyboard Studies 31 March 2023 We’re delighted to welcome renowned pianist Roberto Plano to our School of Keyboard Studies, commencing in September. A multiple prize-winner, Roberto has performed extensively with leading orchestras worldwide, and has… Read more
Morgana Warren-Jones and Winnie Su win the Williams-Howard Prize 28 March 2023 Mezzo-soprano Morgana Warren-Jones and pianist Winnie Su have won the second annual Williams-Howard Prize. The first prize of its kind in Europe, the competition encourages the study and performance of… Read more
Aled Tudor Marshman appointed RNCM Head of Junior Programmes 27 March 2023 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Aled Tudor Marshman as Head of Junior Programmes. Currently Director of Music at Theatr Clwyd and Manager of Fintshire County Council Music Services,… Read more
David Thornton appointed Director of RNCM International Brass Band Festival 23 March 2023 We’re delighted to announce that David Thornton has accepted the position of Director of the RNCM International Brass Band Festival. Paul added: ‘Under the stewardship of the RNCM the annual… Read more
RNCM receives transformational funding to boost music education in west Cumbria 21 March 2023 The RNCM has secured a transformational philanthropic gift from the Benny Walker Charitable Trust to roll out its award-winning music education programme RNCM Engage for school aged young people in… Read more
CUK statement regarding recent funding cuts 17 March 2023 Following the numerous recent funding cuts the membership has felt compelled to release the following statement on behalf of the performing arts sector. Representing 11 of the UK’s leading training… Read more
RNCM conductor makes Northern Ballet debut 13 March 2023 Congratulations to postgraduate conductor Lauren Wasynczuk, who conducted the first of five performances of Northern Ballet’s The Great Gatsby at Leeds Grand Theatre on Saturday night. Lauren, currently studying for… Read more
RNCM Young Artists wins Youth Buzz Award 3 March 2023 Congratulations to everyone involved in RNCM Young Artists, winner of the Youth Project of the Year category at the 2023 Youth Buzz Awards. Organised by Manchester Youth Council on behalf… Read more
RNCM to host symposium for leaders in popular music 15 February 2023 On Monday 17 February the RNCM is hosting a symposium for Leaders in Popular Music. Forming part of the 2023 Association of Popular Music Education (APME) Conference, the event will… Read more
RNCM receives National Lottery Heritage Funding 31 January 2023 We’re thrilled to announce that the RNCM has been awarded over £206,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for a new archive project, Throwing Open the Concert Doors. Throwing Open… Read more
Amelia Clarkson awarded Mendelssohn Scholarship 27 January 2023 Congratulations to composer Amelia Clarkson, who’s been awarded the prestigious Mendelssohn Scholarship to support her PhD at the RNCM. Founded in 1856 to commemorate composer Felix Mendelssohn, the £7000 grant… Read more
RNCM Engage Appeal raises over £61,000 18 January 2023 Our most recent Engage Appeal has reached its target and will provide vital support for our Engage programmes, working to support music education for under-18’s. The RNCM Engage Appeal is… Read more
New content added to RNCM’s ConductIT digital resource 16 January 2023 Since it’s launch a year ago, ConductIT has been acclaimed as the most comprehensive online resource about the art and craft of conducting. Funded with €436,000 of Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership,… Read more