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
Andrea Oliva appointed International Visiting Tutor in Flute 22 July 2019 We’re delighted to announce that Andrea Oliva will join us in September as International Visiting Tutor in Flute. Recognised as one of the leading flautists of his generation, Andrea is… Read more
Sopranos to join National Opera Studio 11 July 2019 Sopranos Eliza Boom and Alexandra Lowe have been offered a place to study at the National Opera Studio (NOS), commencing in September. Established by the Arts Council as a link… Read more
Steve Berry appointed Head of Jazz and Improvisation 8 July 2019 We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Berry to the role of Head of Jazz and Improvisation. Read more
Exciting collaboration for RNCM and Abbey Road Institute 5 July 2019 The RNCM has joined forces with the Abbey Road Institute for an exciting collaboration. Students on the Popular Music programme will have the opportunity to work with students on the… Read more
Dr Jennie Henley appointed Director of Programmes 4 July 2019 We’re delighted to announce that Dr Jennie Henley has been appointed to the new position of Director of Programmes, commencing in October. An internationally-renowned expert in music pedagogy, Jennie is… Read more
Students take part in significant Stockhausen project 26 June 2019 Ten RNCM brass students recently took part in a significant staged performance of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s aus Licht, presented in collaboration by Holland Festival, Dutch National Opera, Royal Conservatoire The Hague… Read more
RNCM commits to Keychange 50/50 25 June 2019 We’re proud to announce that the RNCM is one of over 200 music organisations to commit to the Keychange 50/50 pledge. Following the launch of Keychange in 2018, which saw… Read more
Garry Walker appointed Opera North’s Music Director 25 June 2019 Congratulations to conducting alum Garry Walker, appointed Opera North’s Music Director, commencing in August 2020. Garry, who graduated in 1997, is currently Chief Conductor of the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie in… Read more