Archive project receives National Lottery support 7 October 2019 The RNCM has received a grant of over £60,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a project celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of its founding institutions. Established… Read more
Pathfinder shortlisted for second award 30 September 2019 Congratulations once again to our Pathfinder team, shortlisted for their second award this month. Following hot on the heels of their Times Higher Education Award nomination, the fantastic initiative, which… Read more
Carol Jarvis returns as Tutor in Trombone 26 September 2019 Trombonist Carol Jarvis is another RNCM alum making a welcome return this term, joining a fantastic team of tutors within the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion. Since graduating in… Read more
RNCM Ensemble+ and R&W project shortlisted for national award 23 September 2019 Congratulations to RNCM Ensemble+ and tech company R&W, shortlisted for a 2019 AV Award. Over the last two years the RNCM has been working with key industry partner R&W and… Read more
A last night to remember 20 September 2019 The RNCM has a rich history of composition. It’s a place where new things happen; where students develop their craft with inspirational tutors and hear their creations come alive on… Read more
Alpesh Chauhan joins Awards for Young Musicians 20 September 2019 Alum Alpesh Chauhan has become a patron of UK charity Awards for Young Musicians (AYM). Supporting talented young musicians for over 20 years, AYM helps those from low-income families to… Read more
Simon Davies returns as Tutor in Contrabassoon 20 September 2019 Alum Simon Davies has made a welcome return to the RNCM this term, joining our School of Wind, Brass and Percussion as a Tutor in Contrabassoon. Graduating in 2005, Simon… Read more
Chloé van Soeterstède chosen by Intermusica for full representation 19 September 2019 Congratulations to Chloé van Soeterstède, chosen by Intermusica for full representation. The 2017 graduate joined Intermusica two years ago as the first conductor on their mentorship programme, which supported select… Read more
Rebecca Tong wins American Prize in Conducting 19 September 2019 Rebecca Tong, RNCM Junior Fellow in Conducting, has won the college/university division of the 2018-19 American Prize in Conducting. Resident Conductor of the Jakarta Sinfonia Orchestra, Rebecca completed her master’s… Read more
A celebration of the Royal Northern College of Music 12 September 2019 On Wednesday 4 September HRH The Duchess of Kent, RNCM President Emeritus, hosted an evening of celebration at London’s historic St James’s Palace. Over 90 guests arrived at the stunning… Read more
Unique PhD collaboration between poet and composer to create full-length opera 12 September 2019 A creative academic collaboration between a poet and composer will culminate in the production of a brand-new opera. A PhD student each from Manchester Metropolitan University and the RNCM, an… Read more
PRiSM Composers Transform Health Data into Music 12 September 2019 How is health data used in harmony with research? Health data research group Connected Health Cities and RNCM composers are collaborating to transform five key projects into contemporary musical pieces.… Read more
Student success at Welsh Eisteddfods 12 September 2019 This summer RNCM voice, piano and harp students have taken home a slew of prizes at the National Eisteddfod of Wales and the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Winner of the… Read more
Soprano’s success at prestigious competition 12 September 2019 Congratulations to soprano Eliza Boom, winner of the Richard Bonynge Award and Mozart and Handel Prize at this year’s Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award. Open to singers… Read more
UK Visa Extension for International Students 11 September 2019 In a new strategy announced by the Home Office today (11 September), international students completing a full undergraduate degree or above at a UK university will be offered a two-year… Read more