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
RNCM Pathfinder shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award 11 September 2019 We’re thrilled to announce that RNCM Pathfinder has been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award. Nominated in the Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year category, the innovative… Read more
In tribute: Patrick McGuigan (1933 – 2019) 2 September 2019 It is with great sadness that we report news of the death of baritone Patrick ‘Paddy’ McGuigan, an inspirational vocal tutor and former Head of the School of Vocal Studies,… Read more
Soprano reaches final of prestigious competition 15 August 2019 Recent graduate Eliza Boom is one of six singers to reach the final of this year’s Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Bel Canto Award. Open to singers from Australia and… Read more
Jack Rainey awarded Peter Lloyd Memorial Flute Prize 9 August 2019 Congratulations to undergraduate Jack Rainey, awarded the inaugural Peter Lloyd Memorial Flute Prize at the RNCM. Jack started to play the flute at the age of nine and has just… Read more
Susan Milan awarded lifetime achievement award 29 July 2019 The National Flute Association has awarded RNCM tutor Susan Milan the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award for her profound commitment to music and a dedication to the flute community. Read more
Postgraduates win prizes at Dean and Chadlington Singing Competition 25 July 2019 Congratulations to soprano Caroline Taylor, joint winner of the 2019 Dean and Chadlington Music Festival Singing Competition, and baritone Edward Robinson, awarded the Audience Prize. Forming part of the Dean… Read more
Connaught Brass wins Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition 24 July 2019 We hosted the inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition between 15 and 20 July, welcoming 13 young brass quintets from around the world to compete for a £10,000 prize.… Read more