Keyboard deputy steps down with a smile 13 June 2018 Staff and students gathered to wish Helen Krizos all the best as she stands down from the role as Deputy Head of School of Keyboard Studies this summer. Referring to… Read more
New Tutors for the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion 12 June 2018 The RNCM has announced a new list of Tutors for the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion, commencing in September. Gill Callow (cor anglais), Jenny Galloway (oboe), Roberto Giaccaglia (bassoon),… Read more
Vocal alumni recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours 11 June 2018 Congratulations to RNCM alumni Simon Keenlyside and Alice Coote who have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to music. Baritone Simon, who graduated in 1987, has been… Read more
Stephen Hough awarded RPS Honorary Membership 5 June 2018 Congratulations to Stephen Hough, one of our International Chairs in Piano, who has been awarded Honorary Membership of the Royal Philharmonic Society. Stephen, who graduated from the RNCM in 1980,… Read more
China tour for RNCM Percussion Ensemble 4 June 2018 The RNCM Percussion Ensemble embarks on its first tour of China next month, with concerts in Beijing, Tianjin and Wuhan, and a special showcase performance at the China National Youth… Read more
Ashley Wass is Deputy Head of Keyboard Studies 1 June 2018 We’re delighted to announce that Ashley Wass has been appointed to the post of Deputy Head of School of Keyboard Studies, commencing September. Following competitive successes in the London and… Read more
Jonian-Ilias Kadesha is YCAT artist 31 May 2018 Congratulations to violinist Jonian-Ilias Kadesha, one of three artists to have been selected for representation by YCAT. A member of Trio Gaspard, our Junior Fellows in Chamber Music, Jonian studied… Read more
RNCM shortlisted for Global Teaching Excellence Award 11 May 2018 The RNCM is one of 17 institutions from six countries shortlisted for a Global Teaching Excellence Award. Presented by Advance HE in association with Times Higher Education, the GTEAs recognise and… Read more
Professor Nicholas Reyland joins as Head of Undergraduate Programmes 10 May 2018 A very warm welcome to Professor Nicholas Reyland, who joined the RNCM this month as Head of Undergraduate Programmes. Professor Reyland studied Music at the University of Surrey before undertaking… Read more
RNCM Head of Operations made MBE 10 May 2018 Congratulations to Neil Bohanna, Head of Operations, who was made an MBE at Buckingham Palace by the Princess Royal on Wednesday 9 May. Neil joined the College in 2009 as… Read more
Alumna wins Ferrier Song Prize 1 May 2018 Congratulations to soprano Catriona Hewitson, winner of the Ferrier Loveday Song Prize at the 2018 Kathleen Ferrier Competition. The 63rd competition took place at Wigmore Hall on 27 April and… Read more
RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition 25 April 2018 The 2018 RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition (RNCM JMIPC) will take place between 26 November and 1 December. This major biennial event offers an all-round learning experience for young… Read more
Jess to perform at Last Night of the Proms 25 April 2018 Saxophonist Jess Gillam will perform at the Last Night of the Proms. The 19-year-old, who made her Proms début last year, will join Sir Andrew Davis and the BBC Symphony… Read more
Leeds Lieder Artists 2018 23 April 2018 Congratulations to current students Caroline Taylor (soprano), Anna Chiu (piano accompaniment) and Rachel Fright (Junior Fellow in Piano Accompaniment) and alum Peter Edge (bass-baritone), chosen as 2018 Leeds Lieder Young Artists.… Read more
RNCM musicians chosen for Jazz North’s touring scheme 18 April 2018 Artephis, Manchester Jazz Collective and Täpp have all been selected as ambassador artists for Jazz North’s northern line touring scheme 2018 – 2019. Launched in 2013, northern line is an… Read more