Snarky Puppy win Grammy for Live at the Royal Albert Hall 15 March 2021 Congratulations to Snarky Puppy, our International Artists in Popular Music, on winning the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. Live at the Royal Albert Hall was the band’s 14th… Read more
Michael Harper awarded grant to uncover the work of ethnically diverse composer 3 March 2021 RNCM Vocal Tutor, Michael Harper, is one of seven researchers awarded a grant by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council to celebrate the work of ethnically… Read more
Online launch for newly published textbook aimed at aspiring music researchers 1 March 2021 Professor Jane Ginsborg, RNCM Associate Director of Research, has co-authored a textbook aimed at musicians wishing to conduct research. Published by Oxford University Press, Performing Music Research: Methods in Music… Read more
RNCM wins Greater China Award 19 February 2021 We’re thrilled to announce that the RNCM has won the Education Links Award at the 2021 Greater China Awards. Announced today (Friday 19 February), the Greater China Awards recognise and… Read more
Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation expands support of RNCM 17 February 2021 We are delighted to announce that the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation is to expand its support of the RNCM. The Foundation, which started its association with the College in 2015,… Read more
RNCM honours inspirational alumni 15 February 2021 Twelve of the RNCM’s most inspirational and supportive alumni will be awarded with a new accolade at this year’s Congregation of Awards. A4 Brass Quartet, cellists Abel Selaocoe and Mikhail… Read more
New textbook for aspiring research students to be published in March 2 February 2021 Professor Jane Ginsborg, RNCM Associate Director of Research, has co-authored a textbook, Performing Music Research: Methods in Music Education, Psychology, and Performance Science specifically aimed at musicians wishing to conduct… Read more
Janet Fischer appointed Chief Executive of Live Music Now 29 January 2021 Congratulations to vocal alumna Janet Fischer, appointed to the newly created role of Chief Executive of Live Music Now. Read more
A tribute to Andrew Greenwood 20 January 2021 It is with great sadness that we report the untimely death of British opera conductor Andrew Greenwood on Saturday 16 January. Read more
Kai Strobel appointed International Visiting Tutor in Percussion 19 January 2021 The RNCM is delighted to announce the appointment of Kai Strobel as International Visiting Tutor in Percussion. Read more
Graham Vick receives Knighthood in New Year Honours 13 January 2021 Congratulations to alumnus Graham Vick, our International Chair in Opera, who was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours list. Working in opera houses across the globe with leading conductors… Read more
Tribute to Lucy Hale: 1994 – 2021 12 January 2021 It is with deep sadness that I report the untimely death of composer Lucy Hale, on Monday 11 January at the age of 26. Lucy joined the RNCM as an… Read more
Watch: RNCM students present opera gala 30 November 2020 Postgraduate mezzo-soprano Olivia Rose Tringham has established a new opera company to provide work and performance opportunities for artists during the pandemic. ALLO Opera presented its first online Gala Concert… Read more
RNCM wins third Times Higher Education Award 27 November 2020 We’re proud to report that the RNCM has won its third Times Higher Education Award after lifting the Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year trophy for its Engage… Read more
Stars support RNCM appeal to Keep Music Playing 19 November 2020 Nile Rodgers and Johnny Marr are amongst the musicians, broadcasters and stellar alumni pledging their support to the Royal Northern College of Music’s appeal to keep music playing. The Chic… Read more