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
RNCM Wins UniBrass 2017 20 February 2017 The RNCM Brass Band came out on top at this year’s UniBrass Competition. Not only did the band win the coveted UniBrass Trophy, but second year undergraduate Dominic Longhurst (cornet)… Read more
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet Joins as International Chair in Piano 20 February 2017 The RNCM is pleased to announce that acclaimed pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet will join the College in September as International Chair in Piano. Recognised as one of the most engaging live… Read more
RNCM Soprano’s Success at Clonter 16 February 2017 Congratulations to Samantha Clarke, winner of Second Prize and the Audience Prize at this year’s Clonter Opera competition. The postgraduate soprano, who performed the role of Fiordiligi in the RNCM’s 2016… Read more
RNCM Recognised by Department for International Trade 6 February 2017 The RNCM has been recognised by the Department for International Trade for its strong educational links in China. Held at The Lowry, Salford Quays, on Friday 3 February, The Greater… Read more
RNCM Celebrates Gift from The Patron’s Fund 6 February 2017 The RNCM has received a gift from The Patron’s Fund to help support the work of RNCM Young Company. Forming part of RNCM Engage, RNCM Young Company is a talented… Read more
Double Award Win for RNCM Alumnus 31 January 2017 Alumnus James Hendry was celebrating last night after scooping two British Education Awards. A brand new initiative, the British Education Awards were established last year to identify and celebrate individuals… Read more
RNCM Opera Nominated for Manchester Theatre Award 17 January 2017 RNCM Opera’s production of Offenbach’s La Vie Parisienne has been nominated for a Manchester Theatre Award. Following last year’s Best Opera win for Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, La Vie… Read more