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
Lo appointed Music Director of Northern Ballet 21 June 2019 Northern Ballet has appointed Jonathan Lo as its new Music Director, replacing John Pryce-Jones who is retiring after 27 years with the company. Jonathan, who graduated in 2010, will take… Read more
Adam MacKenzie joins School of Wind, Brass and Percussion 20 June 2019 Our School of Wind, Brass and Percussion welcomes Adam MacKenzie, Principal Bassoon with the Orchestra of Opera North, to its team of tutors next term. Read more
RNCM Reed Room opens 19 June 2019 We officially opened our new Reed Room on Tuesday 18 June. The space was recently renovated thanks to the generosity of our Principal’s Circle, creating an enviable learning environment for… Read more
Le Yu appointed RNCM Deputy Director of Percussion 19 June 2019 The RNCM is pleased to announce that Le Yu (Leo) has been appointed to the new position of Deputy Director of Percussion, with immediate effect. Leo completed both undergraduate and… Read more
BBC Proms commission for RNCM composer 17 June 2019 Second year undergraduate Xia Sloane has been commissioned to write a piece for this year’s BBC Proms. Earthward, a six-minute work reflecting climate change, a subject close to Xia’s heart,… Read more
RNCM 2019 Gold Medal Winners 17 June 2019 The RNCM held its Gold Medal Competition on Saturday 15 June featuring 10 of the College’s finest performers and four of its leading young composers. Adjudicated by Manus Carey (RNCM… Read more
Josh Cirtina appointed Principal Bass Trombone with the RPO 14 June 2019 Congratulations to alum Josh Cirtina, appointed Principal Bass Trombone with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Read more