RNCM Honorary Associate Artist offered trial with RPO 22 January 2019 RNCM Honorary Associate Artist, Andrés Yauri has been offered a trial as Principal Bassoon with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The 2018 graduate has performed with orchestras in his native Venezuela… Read more
Students sing on world premiére Naxos recording 14 January 2019 Naxos has released its world premiére recording of Alfred Cellier’s operetta Dorothy, featuring RNCM vocal students and alumni. With the exception of the title character, all roles in the operetta… Read more
Students perform with Netherlands Wind Ensemble 14 January 2019 Students Emma McPhilemy (saxophone), Grace Scott-Deuchar (oboe) and Holly Redshaw (bassoon) performed with the Netherlands Wind Ensemble for their New Year’s concerts at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The opportunity arose… Read more
Spring 2019 at the RNCM 13 December 2018 Spring at the RNCM promises even more innovation and musical exploration as it continues its Sounds Original? journey, asking what makes something original, if originality in music exists, and if… Read more
International Christmas Party 13 December 2018 Christmas officially arrived for our International Office yesterday when they hosted a party for all our EU and international students. We understand how hard it can be to be away… Read more
RNCM 2018 Honorary Members and Fellows 12 December 2018 Our Congregation of Awards took place on Tuesday 11 December, and we were proud to present Honorary Memberships (HonRNCM) and Fellowships (FRNCM) to a number of musicians, educators, industry leaders… Read more
Tom Redmond appointed Chet’s Director of Music 3 December 2018 Congratulations to Tom Redmond on his appointment as Director of Music at Chetham’s School of Music. The Junior RNCM French horn tutor and RNCM alum was chosen for the role… Read more
RNCM commits to supporting student health and wellbeing 26 November 2018 The RNCM has pledged to increase its support for students, dedicating its 2018/19 Annual Appeal to Health and Wellbeing. The music industry has changed significantly in recent years and young musicians… Read more
RNCM Big Band in China 19 November 2018 The RNCM Big Band has just completed a fantastic week in China, presenting workshops and concerts at Wycombe Abbey International School. Situated in Changzhou, Wycombe Abbey International School is home… Read more
A4 Brass and Toby Hughes are CMF Artists 26 September 2018 Congratulations to A4 Brass Quartet and double bassist Toby Hughes, selected as 2018 City Music Foundation Artists. Chosen from over 150 applicants, A4 Brass (Jamie Smith, Jonathan Bates, Michael Cavanagh… Read more
Jess wows audiences at Last Night of the Proms 11 September 2018 Our very own Jess Gillam wowed audiences both on and off-screen with her dazzling performance at The Last Night of the Proms. The 20-year-old, who’s just about to start her… Read more
Percussion Ensemble wins China National Competition 6 August 2018 Congratulations to the RNCM Percussion Ensemble, winners of the chamber music category and gold trophy at the China National Youth Percussion Competition in Shanghai. Directed by Le Yu (Leo), our… Read more
RNCM exceeds national benchmark in 2018 NSS 27 July 2018 The RNCM has achieved 87% in this year’s National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction, exceeding the Office for Students’ benchmark of 81%. Conducted annually since 2005, the NSS is… Read more
RNCM wins Global Teaching spotlight award 20 July 2018 The RNCM was one of five institutions to win a spotlight prize at the 2018 Global Teaching Excellence Awards. Taking place at The Hub on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile on Wednesday… Read more
Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition 28 June 2018 The inaugural Philip Jones International Brass Ensemble Competition will take place at the RNCM between 15 and 20 July 2019. Presented in partnership with the Royal Philharmonic Society and building… Read more