Grace Celebrates Handel’s Water Music with BBC Commission 4 May 2017 Third year undergraduate composer, Grace Mason has been asked to write a piece celebrating the 300th anniversary of Handel’s Water Music for the BBC Proms. A co-commission from the Proms… Read more
Chroma Harp Duo Wins Camac Ensemble Prize 2 May 2017 Congratulations to the Chroma Harp Duo (Lucy Nolan and Rebecca McIlroy), winners of the Ensemble Prize at the 2017 Camac London Harp Competition. A major award for harpists sponsored by… Read more
Alumnus Gains Leading Role with RCO 2 May 2017 Alumnus Tom Bell has been appointed Director of the Royal College of Organists’ North of England, North Wales and Isle of Man regions. Tom’s appointment completes the leadership team for the… Read more
Manus Carey Appointed RNCM Director of Performance 26 April 2017 The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) is delighted to announce the appointment of Manus Carey as its new Director of Performance, commencing in September. Manus comes to the College… Read more
Government Confirms Funding for EU Students for 2018/19 25 April 2017 EU students applying for university places in the 2018 to 2019 academic year will remain eligible for financial support. The government has confirmed that EU students will continue to remain… Read more
RNCM at the BBC Proms 20 April 2017 This year’s BBC Proms line-up has just been announced and there’s lots of involvement from RNCM singers and musicians. Running between 14 July and 9 September, this year’s Proms promises… Read more
RNCM SU President to Run London Marathon for Global Charity 20 April 2017 The very best of luck to RNCM SU President Hayley Parkes, who’s running the London Marathon on Sunday in aid of Make Some Noise. The official charity of media and… Read more
Student Success at Bromsgrove International Competition 11 April 2017 RNCM students have excelled at this year’s Bromsgrove International Musicians’ Competition, winning four out of the five prizes available. Second year pianist Wyn Chan and third year cellist Wayne Kwon… Read more
Alumnus Benefits from RSNO’s Composers’ Hub 6 April 2017 RNCM alumnus Daniel Kidane has won the chance to have one of his latest works, Zulu, premiered by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO). The 2012 graduate was one of… Read more
Alumni Shortlisted for RPS Music Awards 5 April 2017 Alumni Andrew Gourlay, Christine Rice and Mark Simpson have been shortlisted for RPS Music Awards. Andrew, a former Hallé Assistant Conductor, has been shortlisted as a potential RPS Young Artist, while… Read more
Kathleen Gaspoz Makes History with Brighouse and Rastrick 4 April 2017 Kathleen Gaspoz has become Brighouse and Rastrick’s first female Principal Cornet in the band’s 136 year history. The RNCM postgraduate was offered the position by Professor David King after the… Read more
Zelkova Wins St Martin’s Chamber Music Competition 4 April 2017 Congratulations to the Zelkova Quartet, winners of the Main Prize at the St Martin’s Chamber Music Competition. Comprising alumni Caroline Pether (violin), Ed Pether (violin) and Jonathan Pether (cello), and… Read more
Browne Jacobson RNCM Entrepreneurship Award 29 March 2017 The inaugural Browne Jacobson RNCM Entrepreneurship Award took place on Friday 24 March. Launched in February, the new initiative was established to help young RNCM entrepreneurs get innovative projects off… Read more
Jack Sheen is RNCM Junior Fellow in Conducting 29 March 2017 The RNCM is delighted to announce alumnus Jack Sheen as its new Junior Fellow in Conducting, commencing in September. Jack was one of 12 candidates chosen to attend the live… Read more
Cellist Abel Selaocoe Wins ROSL ARTS Overseas Award 24 March 2017 Congratulations to postgraduate cellist Abel Selaocoe, winner of the 2017 Royal Over-Seas League Arts Overseas Award. Accompanied by alumnus Tyler Hay (winner of last year’s Keyboard Section Final), the fantastic win… Read more