Stuart McCallum appointed RNCM Deputy Head of Popular Music 1 November 2019 We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart McCallum as Deputy Head of Popular Music. A composer and guitarist of considerable facility and creativity, Stuart rose to prominence writing for… Read more
RNCM composers shortlisted for Ivors Composer Awards 28 October 2019 Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Matthew Sergeant, Gavin Higgins and Gary Carpenter are amongst the names shortlisted for The Ivors Composer Awards 2019. Now in their 17th year, the prestigious awards honour… Read more
Graham McCusker composes for new BBC drama 28 October 2019 Postgraduate baritone Graham McCusker has written vocal music for the upcoming BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s best-selling trilogy, His Dark Materials. Starring James McAvoy, Ruth Wilson and Lin-Manuel Miranda, the… Read more
Orchestras for All appoints Lucy Hale as Young Composer-in-Residence 23 October 2019 Orchestras for All has appointed Lucy Hale as its inaugural Young Composer-in-Residence for the 2019-2020 season. Lucy, who’s studying for an MMus in Composition after completing undergraduate studies with us,… Read more
Andrew Masterson awarded young artist bursary 22 October 2019 Tenor Andrew Masterson is one of two singers awarded a 2019 PwC/Wexford Festival Opera Emerging Young Artist Bursary. Supporting and celebrating emerging Irish talent, the initiative provides financial support to… Read more
Q&A with tenor Hubert Francis 21 October 2019 Australian-born Hubert Francis is one of the leading singing actors of his generation. An RNCM alum, he works with conductors Benini, Bychkov, Domingo, Joel, Jurowski, Koenigs, Pappano and Salonen; directors… Read more
Prizes for Chloé at international competition 21 October 2019 Congratulations to alum Chloé van Soeterstède, winner of two prizes at the 2019 German Conductors’ Awards. An international competition for young conductors, the Awards are organised by the German Music… Read more
Iyad Sughayer announced as CMF Artist 15 October 2019 Pianist Iyad Sughayer is one of seven musicians joining the City Music Foundation as a 2019 CMF Artist. Established seven years ago to aid aspiring young musicians at the start… Read more
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