Leverhulme Trust awards RNCM significant grant 17 December 2018 The RNCM has received a grant of £421,200 from the Leverhulme Trust to support Arts Scholarships at the College. The significant award will provide invaluable financial assistance to exceptional undergraduate and… Read more
Student composes rousing anthem for Music for Youth Proms 14 December 2018 An original song by 19-year-old Popular Music student Pete Morgan was selected to close this year’s Music for Youth Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. Let’s Get Together is a… Read more
Spring 2019 at the RNCM 13 December 2018 Spring at the RNCM promises even more innovation and musical exploration as it continues its Sounds Original? journey, asking what makes something original, if originality in music exists, and if… 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 2018 Honorary Members and Fellows 12 December 2018 Our Congregation of Awards took place on Tuesday 11 December, and we were proud to present Honorary Memberships (HonRNCM) and Fellowships (FRNCM) to a number of musicians, educators, industry leaders… Read more
Garage Classical at the Hammersmith Apollo 8 December 2018 Following their sell-out gig at The Barbican in July, the fantastic Ignition Orchestra is back in action this month, presenting a festive Garage Classical night at the Hammersmith Apollo. Established… Read more
Sally Beamish and Sir Harrison Birtwistle receive British Composer Awards 5 December 2018 Congratulations to alumni Sally Beamish and Sir Harrison Birtwistle on their 2018 British Composer Awards. Sir Harrison, a graduate of the Royal Manchester College of Music, won the Orchestra category… Read more
Tom Redmond appointed Chet’s Director of Music 3 December 2018 Congratulations to Tom Redmond on his appointment as Director of Music at Chetham’s School of Music. The Junior RNCM French horn tutor and RNCM alum was chosen for the role… Read more
RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition 3 December 2018 Russian pianist Elizaveta Ukrainskaia has won the 2018 RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition (JMIPC), held at the College between 26 November and 1 December. Elizaveta, who studies at the… 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
RNCM Big Band in China 19 November 2018 The RNCM Big Band has just completed a fantastic week in China, presenting workshops and concerts at Wycombe Abbey International School. Situated in Changzhou, Wycombe Abbey International School is home… 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
New master programme for chamber music ensembles 9 November 2018 Applications are now open for a new international master programme in chamber music, established by the RNCM in collaboration with six higher education institutions across Europe. Launching in October 2019,… Read more
RNCM composers shortlisted for British Composer Awards 1 November 2018 Alumni Laura Bowler (2008), Sir Harrison Birtwistle (RMCM), Gavin Higgins (2005) and Matt London (2009), and PhD students Robert Laidlow and Lucy Pankhurst have been nominated for British Composer Awards.… Read more
Pianist Susanna Braun wins international competition 31 October 2018 Congratulations to second year pianist Susanna Braun, winner of the 2018 International Piano Competition for Young Musicians. Held every two years in Enschede, The Netherlands, the competition is open to… Read more