New Research Examines Wellbeing of Professional Musicians 24 February 2020 A new RNCM research project will use a series of interviews to explore the experiences of seasoned professional orchestral musicians The project, The experiences of seasoned professional musicians in the orchestral… Read more
Alum’s guide to healthy piano playing 21 February 2020 A new book offering a unique approach to piano playing has been published by Peters Edition. Written by alum Penelope Roskell, The Complete Pianist: from healthy technique to natural artistry… Read more
RNCM awarded grant to support archive networking project 11 February 2020 We’ve been awarded a grant of over £12,000 from The National Archives to establish a new network connecting three music archives in Greater Manchester. Part of The National Archives Collaborate and… Read more
Simon Parkin arranges track on record-breaking album 24 January 2020 Simon Parkin, Deputy Head of Undergraduate Studies, has arranged five tracks on Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s record-breaking album. Hitting the top of the Classical Charts earlier this month, Elgar has subsequently entered… Read more
Alum selected for ROH Jette Parker Programme 16 January 2020 Alumna Alexandra Lowe is one of four new singers to join the Royal Opera’s Jette Parker Young Artists Programme (JPYAP). Commencing in September, the prestigious programme supports the artistic development… Read more
Kathryn Stott joins School of Keyboard Studies 14 January 2020 We’re pleased to announce that Kathryn Stott will join our School of Keyboard Studies in September as a Senior Tutor in Piano Studies. A resident of Manchester, Kathryn has enjoyed… Read more
RNCM instrument-specific short courses 17 December 2019 The RNCM will run a series of instrument-specific short courses next spring, led by some of the country’s leading tutors and performers. A day dedicated to the cornet will take… Read more
Marshall Gilkes joins as International Visiting Tutor in Trombone 12 December 2019 We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Marshall Gilkes as International Visiting Tutor in Trombone. Marshall studied at Julliard on the jazz programme while simultaneously completing classical studies with Joe… Read more
Composition success at the Ivors 10 December 2019 Congratulations to Gavin Higgins and Professor Edward Gregson on their success at the 2019 Ivor Composer Awards. Gavin, a 2005 graduate, won the Orchestral category with his BBC Radio 3… Read more
RNCM announces new Director of Finance 3 December 2019 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of George Whalley as our new Director of Finance. Since 2015 George has worked at HOME, Manchester’s centre for contemporary arts, first as Director… Read more
RNCM welcomes Norwegian Academy students 25 November 2019 We were thrilled to welcome and host Jonas Bylund and brass students from the Norwegian Academy of Music (NMH) last week. Over three days, guests took part in classes, masterclasses… Read more
In tribute: Michael Oglesby (1939 – 2019) 22 November 2019 It is with great sadness that we report the death of Michael Oglesby CBE, former Chair of the College’s Board of Governors and an RNCM Honorary Member, on Wednesday 21… Read more
Olympias wins Community Award 18 November 2019 Congratulations to the Olympias Music Foundation, winners of the Creativity in the Community Award at the Be Proud Awards 2019. Hot on the heels of their success at the 2018… Read more
Specialist mental health service for students begins work in Greater Manchester 18 November 2019 The launch of a specialist NHS Service in Greater Manchester to help university students achieve their ambitions and receive the help they need to overcome significant mental illness took place… Read more
Athanasia wins RLPO composition prize 1 November 2019 Congratulations to Athanasia Kontou, winner of the RLPO’s Christopher Brooks Composition Prize. The postgraduate is the third RNCM composer to receive the accolade, following in the footsteps of alumnae Bethan… Read more