Students Join Top Composer for MSF Commission 6 October 2015 RNCM students will work with renowned composer Jonathan Dove later this month to create a structured improvisation for voice and instruments inspired by Tania Kovats’ exhibition for Manchester Science Festival… Read more
Alumna Kathryn Chosen for BBC New Generation Scheme 3 October 2015 RNCM alumna Kathryn Rudge has been selected as a BBC New Generation Artist 2015-17. Launched in 1999, the New Generation Artist Scheme is designed to support young musicians who are… Read more
RNCM Launches UK’s First Four-Year Degree in Popular Music 27 September 2015 The RNCM is launching the UK’s first ever four-year BMus (Hons) Degree in Popular Music this week. The course, one of only three four-year popular music degrees in the world… Read more
Adrian Morris: 1965 – 2015 25 September 2015 A personal tribute by Professor John Miller, Head of School of Wind, Brass and Percussion. On Monday 21 September the RNCM lost a fine friend, a wonderful musician, a motivational… Read more
Artephis Chosen for Jazz North Introduces Scheme 22 September 2015 RNCM jazz quintet Artephis has been selected as the latest beneficiary of the Jazz North Introduces scheme. Established by Jazz North, the organisation devoted to nurturing and showcasing talent, Jazz… Read more
RNCM Tutor’s Tour to Support Endangered Instrument 18 September 2015 RNCM alumnus and Tutor in Bassoon, Laurence Perkins is preparing to embark on a 30-date UK tour to raise awareness of the bassoon in schools and music hubs. Sponsored by… Read more
Conductor Chloe Stars in Ford’s Promotional Video 14 September 2015 RNCM postgraduate Chloe VanSoeterstede is the conductor featured in this video by Ford to promote its new Sony audio system. The promotional shoot shows Chloe, who joined the RNCM this… Read more
BAFTA-nominated Composer in 2015 Hall of Fame 11 September 2015 RNCM composer Grant Kirkhope has been listed in Classic FM’s 2015 Hall of Fame. The 1984 BAFTA-nominated alumnus is recognised for his prolific catalogue of video game soundtracks, two of… Read more
Alumnus Alpesh Joins Stars in BBC Ten Pieces Film 9 September 2015 RNCM alumnus Alpesh Chauhan will conduct the BBC Philharmonic and members of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain in the Ten Pieces Secondary project from BBC Music. Complementing the… Read more
Sarah Lenton Receives Harry Mortimer Award 9 September 2015 Horn player Sarah Lenton has been awarded the RNCM’s Harry Mortimer Award. Established by the College in association with the Harry Mortimer Trust Committee, the Award is presented each year… Read more
RNCM Shortlisted for Two Times Higher Awards 4 September 2015 Two RNCM projects have been shortlisted for a Times Higher Education Award: After the Silence: Music in the Shadow of War for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts, and the… Read more
RNCM Baritone is 2015 Northern Ireland Opera Voice 4 September 2015 Postgraduate baritone Aaron O’Hare has won the title of Northern Ireland Opera Voice of 2015. Forming part of Northern Ireland Opera’s Festival of Voice, the annual competition combines public recitals… Read more
RNCM’s High Employability Rate Adds to Outstanding NSS and REF Results 28 August 2015 With an impressive score of 97.8%, the RNCM has landed in The Independent’s top 10 list of UK universities with the highest graduate employment rate. The news follows outstanding National Student… Read more
RNCM to Launch Innovative Conducting Course 28 August 2015 The RNCM is launching an innovative short course for conductors working in music education. Led by RNCM Conducting Tutor Mark Heron and alumnus Jamie Phillips, current Assistant Conductor at the… Read more
NSS 2015: RNCM is Top Place for Music Students 28 August 2015 The RNCM has been recognised as the highest scoring UK independent music college in the 2015 National Student Survey (NSS) for overall student satisfaction just months after being named the… Read more