Manus Carey appointed Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes) 20 March 2019 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Manus Carey to the new role of Deputy Principal (Performance and Programmes), commencing 1 May 2019. Manus joined the RNCM in September… Read more
Kaapo Ijas is new Junior Fellow in Conducting 25 February 2019 We are delighted to announce Kaapo Ijas will be joining us in September as our new Mills Williams Junior Fellow in Conducting. Kaapo was one of 12 candidates chosen to… Read more
Annual Appeal: £10,000 and counting… 11 February 2019 We want to say a very big thank you to everyone who’s donated to our 2018/19 Annual Appeal over the past two months. We’re absolutely thrilled to say that with… Read more
Head of Junior RNCM awarded MBE in Queen’s New Year’s Honours 2 January 2019 Congratulations to Karen Humphreys on being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours for services to music education. As Head of Junior RNCM, Karen offers exceptional training and… Read more
International Christmas Party 13 December 2018 Christmas officially arrived for our International Office yesterday when they hosted a party for all our EU and international students. We understand how hard it can be to be away… Read more
RNCM commits to supporting student health and wellbeing 26 November 2018 The RNCM has pledged to increase its support for students, dedicating its 2018/19 Annual Appeal to Health and Wellbeing. The music industry has changed significantly in recent years and young musicians… Read more
Anna Appleby selected for Glyndebourne composer scheme 15 November 2018 Alum Anna Appleby has been chosen to take part in Glyndebourne’s new development scheme exclusively for female composers. Commencing in January, Balancing the Score is a two-year initiative established to… Read more
Conducting partnership with Foden’s Band 16 August 2018 We have announced a new conducting partnership with Foden’s Band. Commencing this autumn, the partnership will enable conducting students to gain valuable experience working with Foden’s conducting team and, on… Read more
RNCM exceeds national benchmark in 2018 NSS 27 July 2018 The RNCM has achieved 87% in this year’s National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction, exceeding the Office for Students’ benchmark of 81%. Conducted annually since 2005, the NSS is… Read more
RNCM wins Global Teaching spotlight award 20 July 2018 The RNCM was one of five institutions to win a spotlight prize at the 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Awards. Taking place at The Hub on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on Wednesday… Read more
2018/19 programme of external conducting courses 10 July 2018 The RNCM has announced its annual programme of external conducting courses. Led by RNCM conducting staff Mark Heron and Clark Rundell, these events provide world class development opportunities for conductors… Read more
Erasmus+ supports RNCM conducting project with €436,000 grant 5 July 2018 The RNCM has been awarded €436,000 to fund an Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership to develop digital learning resources and online conducting studies, in conjunction with the University of Stavanger (Norway), the… Read more
Carlos Ágreda signed by Hazard Chase 3 July 2018 Conducting alum Carlos Ágreda has been signed by Hazard Chase for general management. Carlos, who graduated in 2016, was recently appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Empire State Youth… Read more
Madaras appointed Music Director Designate of the OPRL 22 February 2018 Alumnus Gergely Madaras has been appointed Music Director Designate of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège (OPRL). Following an extensive search, Gergely, the youngest Music Director in the history of… Read more
Rebecca Tong is RNCM’s new Junior Fellow in Conducting 12 February 2018 The RNCM is delighted to announce Rebecca Tong as its new Junior Fellow in Conducting, commencing in September. Rebecca was one of 14 candidates chosen to attend the live auditions… Read more