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
Kabantu Wins ROSL Arts Mixed Ensemble Final 22 March 2017 Congratulations to Kabantu, winners of the 2017 Royal Over-Seas League Arts Mixed Ensembles Section Final. Hailing from Manchester, Kabantu (formerly Project Jam Sandwich) comprises Katie Foster (violin), Abel Selaocoe (cello),… Read more
Professor Linda Merrick Appointed Chair of Conservatoires UK 20 March 2017 Professor Linda Merrick, RNCM Principal, has been announced as the next Chair of Conservatoires UK (CUK). Succeeding Hilary Boulding, who stepped down this month, Professor Merrick is a leading figure… Read more
A4 Brass Tour the Channel Islands 15 March 2017 RNCM ensemble A4 Brass undertook a tour of the Channel Islands last month, performing in Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney. Jamie Smith (cornet), Jonathan Bates (tenor horn), Michael Cavanagh (baritone) and… Read more
Alumna Wins BFS’s Young Artist Competition 14 March 2017 RNCM alumna Amy Yule has won the Young Artist Prize at this year’s British Flute Society competition. Taking place at Regent Hall, London, last month, the British Flute Society competition… Read more
RNCM Wins ROSL Arts Keyboard Final for Second Year Running 8 March 2017 Fourth year pianist Dominic Degavino has won the Keyboard Section Finals of the 2017 ROSL Arts competition. The 21-year-old ABRSM scholar, who studies with Helen Krizos, walked away with the… Read more
Students Enjoy Placement with Royal Marines Band 3 March 2017 RNCM students Nat Martin (tenor horn) and Sarah Byron (saxophone) were given an insight into the life of the Royal Marines Band Service (RMBS) last month as they joined the Band… Read more
Alumnus Represents Australia in BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2 March 2017 Congratulations to RNCM alumnus Kang Wang, who has been chosen to represent Australia at the 2017 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. One of the world’s most popular music… Read more
Matthew Eden is Black Dyke’s Young Composer in Residence 21 February 2017 Second year undergraduate Matthew Eden has been announced as Black Dyke Band’s Young Composer in Residence for 2017. A student of Laura Bowler, Matthew began playing the piano at the… Read more