RNCM Achieves 100% in 2016 DLHE Survey 1 August 2016 The RNCM has achieved 100% in the 2016 Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey. The outstanding result indicates that the College’s 2014/15 graduates are either working or undertaking… Read more
RNCM at the BBC Proms 26 July 2016 RNCM alumni feature heavily in this year’s BBC Proms. From pianists and singers to conductors and composers, there’s plenty to look forward to over the next few weeks, including a… Read more
Percussionist’s Solo with a Difference 25 July 2016 RNCM percussionist Delia Stevens made a great impression on Phil Williams’ Radio 5 Live programme last week, performing a quirky set on office equipment. The 24-year-old, who graduated in 2014, showcased… Read more
RNCM Announces External Courses for Conductors 20 July 2016 The RNCM has announced its annual programme of external conducting courses, providing world class development opportunities for conductors at all levels. Led by RNCM Conducting Tutor Mark Heron, the programme is divided… Read more
RNCM Alumna Wins 2016 Chilcott Award 19 July 2016 Vocal alumna Soraya Mafi has been awarded the £10,000 Chilcott Award for young British opera singers. Offered biennially to an opera singer between the ages of 23 and 33 who… Read more
Stefano Canuti: International Chair in Chamber Music & Bassoon 6 July 2016 The RNCM is delighted to announce a new professorship for the Italian bassoon soloist Stefano Canuti, who will become the College’s William Waterhouse International Chair in Chamber Music and Bassoon… Read more
Stefan Janski: Exit Stage Left 29 June 2016 On Tuesday 28 June the RNCM bid a fond farewell to its fabulous Head of Opera, Stefan Janski, after 30 years. The occasion was celebrated with a concert of his favourite… Read more
Alumni Chosen for PRS Composers’ Fund 29 June 2016 RNCM alumni Laura Bowler and Gavin Higgins are two of nine young composers chosen to receive funding from PRS’ inaugural Composers’ Fund. Announced on Tuesday 28 June, the ground-breaking new… Read more
Proms Inspire Success for JRNCM Student 28 June 2016 Junior RNCM student Alex Jones is one of six talented young composers to win the 2016 BBC Proms Inspire Competition. Alex, aged 17, was selected in the Senior Category (17 –… Read more
Pop band Young Monarch plays Amsterdam 28 June 2016 RNCM popular music band Young Monarch played three shows in Amsterdam between 18 – 20 June alongside students from Mannheim’s Popakademie University of Popular Music and Music Business and the… Read more
RNCM Saxophone Orchestra in Paris 28 June 2016 After their fantastic Road to Paris fundraising campaign, the RNCM Saxophone Orchestra landed in the French capital on Monday 27 June following an invitation from Selmer saxophones. The revered instrument makers invited the 18-strong orchestra to the city following… Read more
RNCM News June 2016 20 June 2016 Read the latest issue of RNCM News, for June 2016, which includes news of the appointment of Sir John Tomlinson as our new President; the Times Higher Education Award we… Read more
RNCM 2016 Gold Medal Winners 12 June 2016 The RNCM held its Gold Medal Competition on Saturday 11 June featuring 10 of the College’s finest performers and four of its leading young composers, who wrote new works for the… Read more
Louko Trio Wins Beethoven Chamber Competition 6 June 2016 The RNCM’s Louko Trio has won the 2016 Beethoven Society of Europe Chamber Music Competition. Held at Steinway Hall, London, on Wednesday 18 May, the competition featured nine ensembles each… Read more