Composer Amir writes score for Oscar-nominated film 24 January 2018 Huge congratulations to composer Amir Konjani, who’s written the soundtrack to the Oscar-nominated film The Silent Child. Announced yesterday (23 January), The Silent Child appears in the Live Action Short… Read more
RNCM productions nominated for MTAs 18 January 2018 Congratulations to everyone involved in RNCM Opera’s production of Cendrillon and RNCM Young Company’s Singin’ in the Rain, both nominated for Manchester Theatre Awards. Directed by Olivia Fuchs and conducted… Read more
Jack Sheen to feature on new NMC Recordings album 12 January 2018 Jack Sheen, our Junior Fellow in Conducting, is one of six young composers to feature on a new album by NMC Recordings. Next Wave 2 is a partnership project between… Read more
Alumna joins Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s Young Artists Programme 12 January 2018 Congratulations to alumna Lauren Fielder, one of 10 singers chosen to join Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s Young Professional Artists Programme. Forming part of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s 2018 summer activities, the… Read more
Kevin Gowland appointed Director of Woodwind (Deputy Head of School of WBP) 10 January 2018 The RNCM has appointed Kevin Gowland as Director of Woodwind (Deputy Head of School of Wind, Brass and Percussion), commencing in April. Kevin studied flute at the Royal College of Music… Read more
RNCM Head of Operations awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours 3 January 2018 Congratulations to Neil Bohanna, Head of Operations, on being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours for services to higher education. Neil joined the College in 2009 as… Read more
Yamaha Artist Mo Pleasure visits the RNCM for inaugural masterclass 20 December 2017 The RNCM had the pleasure of hosting Morris ‘Mo’ Pleasure on Friday 1 December, the first Yamaha Artist to take part in the Popular Music programme’s Friday Masterclass Series. As… Read more
Spring 2018 at the RNCM 14 December 2017 Between January and April we host everything from classical, big band and opera to an array of festivals celebrating brass, strings, percussion and chamber music. Classical highlights include the RNCM… Read more
Gavin Reid appointed Chair of ABO 14 December 2017 Congratulations to alumnus Gavin Reid, elected Chair of the Association of British Orchestras (ABO). Born and raised in Edinburgh, Gavin was appointed Principal Trumpet with Manchester Camerata in 1989, becoming… Read more
Mayor of Greater Manchester supports Popular Music education 13 December 2017 We were delighted to welcome Andy Burnham to a special event on Tuesday 12 December highlighting the importance of popular music education in Manchester. Describing the city as ‘the music capital… Read more
RNCM Honorary Members 2017 12 December 2017 Our annual Congregation of Awards took place on Tuesday 5 December and we were delighted to award Honorary Membership (HonRNCM) to Dame Patricia Routledge, Carole Nash OBE, Jonathan Groves and… Read more
Success for RNCM pianist at Future Stars competition 12 December 2017 Congratulations to second year pianist Brian Low Rhung Wei on winning two prizes at this year’s Future Stars International Piano Competition. The online competition is open to pianists of all… Read more
Emily Howard wins British Composer Award 8 December 2017 Congratulations to Emily Howard on winning a 2017 British Composer Award. The Senior Lecturer in Composition and 2004 alumna was nominated in the Orchestral category for Torus (Concerto for Orchestra)… Read more
Mezzo-soprano receives Independent Opera scholarship 28 November 2017 Postgraduate mezzo-soprano Rhiain Taylor has received a Vocal Scholarship from Independent Opera at Sadler’s Wells. Awarded annually to a singer entering their final year of study on a specialist opera… Read more
Manoj Kamps signed by IMG Artists 28 November 2017 Congratulations to conductor Manoj Kamps, signed by IMG Artists for General Management Graduating this summer after two years as our Junior Fellow in Conducting, Manoj will be managed by Jennifer… Read more