New partnership for RNCM and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts at ECU 30 August 2017 The RNCM has agreed a new professional partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU), home to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Professor Linda Merrick, Principal, travelled to Perth… Read more
Sitkovetsky Trio signed for worldwide general management 29 August 2017 The Sitkovetsky Trio, former RNCM Junior Fellows in Chamber Music, have been signed by International Classical Artists for worldwide general management. Comprising Alexander Sitkovetsky, an RNCM Tutor in Violin, pianist… Read more
New appointments for September 2017 17 August 2017 The RNCM has announced a number of new International Chairs and Tutors, commencing in September. Director and alumnus Graham Vick CBE will join the School of Vocal Studies and Opera… Read more
Alumna reaches final of Elizabeth Connell Prize 14 August 2017 Congratulations to 2016 alumna Katie Lowe on reaching the finals of the Elizabeth Connell Prize for Aspiring Dramatic Sopranos. Established in memory of the late South African dramatic soprano Elizabeth… Read more
Vocal success at the National Eisteddfod 14 August 2017 There have been brilliant results at this year’s National Eisteddfod for six recent vocal alumni. Sarah Gilford (pictured below as Dorabella in RNCM Opera’s Così fan tutte) won the W… Read more
Great results for Popular Music and WBP in 2017 NSS 9 August 2017 The RNCM has achieved an exceptional 89% in this year’s National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction, which showed outstanding results for Popular Music and the School of Wind, Brass… Read more
Alumna hits top spot with début album 8 August 2017 Congratulations to alumna Carly Paoli on the release of her début album, Singing My Dreams, which hit the top spot of the iTunes Classical Chart and No 2 in the… Read more
Alumnus joins Manchester Camerata 31 July 2017 Congratulations to alumnus James Thomas on his appointment as Manchester Camerata’s Head of Artistic Development and Planning. James, who studied bassoon at the RNCM and graduated in 2009, joins the… Read more
Emily Howard receives grant from PRSF Composers’ Fund 20 July 2017 Congratulations to Dr Emily Howard, one of 10 composers to receive a grant from the PRS Foundation Composers’ Fund. The RNCM alumna and Senior Lecturer in Composition has received the… Read more
RNCM Students Join New Order for MIF Special 18 July 2017 It’s rave reviews all round for the RNCM students who performed with New Order at this year’s Manchester International Festival. Providing a fantastic synthesiser orchestra conducted by composer/arranger Joe Duddell,… Read more
Kang Wang Wins Second Prize at International Competiton 14 July 2017 Congratulations to alumnus Kang Wang on winning Second Prize at the International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition. Fresh from representing Australia in this year’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the World,… Read more
Jan Wierzba is Assistant Conductor of Netherlands Philharmonic 12 July 2017 Alumnus Jan Wierzba has been appointed Assistant Conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra. The 2015 graduate was one of 300 conductors to apply for the position, eight of which were… Read more
TEDxRNCM: Thursday 6 July 29 June 2017 The inaugural TEDxRNCM takes place on Thursday 6 July focusing on the theme of The Big Wide World: Steps into the Unknown. Hosted by RNCM SU President Hayley Parkes, speakers… Read more
RNCM Popular Music Musicians Play Wembley and Glastonbury 28 June 2017 Last weekend saw RNCM popular music students and alumni performing at two of the world’s most iconic venues. Ollie Harding (drums, pictured), Harry Gumery (bass) and Charles MacDonald (guitar), who… Read more
RNCM, ABRSM and RSM Launch New Website 28 June 2017 The RNCM, together with the ABRSM and Royal Schools of Music, has launched a new website to promote the UK as a leading destination for music education. The Royal Schools of… Read more