Alumni shortlisted for 2021 RPS Awards 29 September 2021 Congratulations to the RNCM alumni shortlisted for a 2021 Royal Philharmonic Society Award. Published yesterday (28 September), this year’s list includes composers Laura Bowler and Mark Simpson, soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn,… Read more
First ever Civic University Agreement for Greater Manchester signed 27 September 2021 The five higher education institutions of Greater Manchester have launched a flagship agreement with mayor Andy Burnham to work together to drive social and economic change in the city region.… Read more
RNCM welcomes visit from music legend Nile Rodgers 24 September 2021 It was a privilege to welcome legendary guitarist Nile Rodgers to the RNCM on Friday 17 September. The CHIC co-founder, who was awarded an RNCM Honorary Professorship alongside industry expert… Read more
RNCM appoints Ann Murray DBE as International Chair in Singing 23 September 2021 We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Murray DBE as International Chair of Singing, commencing this month. Read more
John Golland Award: Call for Works 10 September 2021 Invitations are requested for composers to submit works for the RNCM John Golland Award 2022. Composers aged 18 – 30 are invited to submit new, or previously unperformed, works for… Read more
In tribute: Jimmy Skerritt (1946 – 2021) 7 September 2021 We are deeply saddened to share the news that RNCM favourite Jimmy Skerritt passed away on Wednesday 1 September at the age of 75. A friend to everyone at the… Read more
Guitarist Dominic Miller honours father with travel award for RNCM students 6 September 2021 Guitarist Dominic Miller and his family have established a travel award for RNCM students, in honour of his father. Read more
Philippe Tondre appointed RNCM Buffet Crampon International Chair in Oboe 10 August 2021 We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Philippe Tondre as the RNCM Buffet Crampon International Chair in Oboe. Join Us Learn more about studying at the RNCM and discover our… Read more
New percussion tutors for School of Wind, Brass and Percussion 6 August 2021 Our School of Wind, Brass and Percussion is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Turner and Emil Kuyumcuyan as Tutor in Timpani and Visiting Tutor in Snare Drum respectively.… Read more
A Bold New Sound – Sylvette Q&A 2 August 2021 Meeting as first years in 2015, Charlie Sinclaire (guitar, vocals), Ashley Garrod (Bass), Philippos Rousiamanis (violin, keyboards) and Pete Leaver (drums) had a vision to carve out their own soundscape… Read more
RNCM receives £3.4million from Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme in partnership with GMCA 19 July 2021 We’re excited to announce that the RNCM has been awarded £3.4million from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), working in partnership with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and funded… Read more
In tribute: Sir Graham Vick – 1953 to 2021 19 July 2021 We are extremely sad to report the death of RNCM alumnus and International Chair of Opera, Sir Graham Vick, on Saturday 17 July at the age of 67. Graduating from… Read more
Carol Jarvis – A Different Normality 16 July 2021 As one of Britain’s most in-demand trombonists, Carol Jarvis has achieved enormous success since graduating in 2001. She’s toured the world with the likes of Sting and Seal, performed with… Read more
Robin Wallington appointed Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting 15 July 2021 We’re delighted to announce that Robin Wallington has been selected as the RNCM’s new Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting, commencing in September. Twelve candidates out of 118 applications worldwide… Read more
Dr Joyce Kennedy: 1933 – 2021 6 July 2021 It is with deep sadness that we report the death of our long-standing supporter and friend, Dr Joyce Kennedy on Thursday 1 July at the age of 88. Born in… Read more