RNCM 2018 Gold Medal winners 25 June 2018 The RNCM held its Gold Medal Competition on Saturday 23 June featuring 10 of the College’s finest performers and four of its leading young composers, who wrote new works for… Read more
Jess Gillam wins Classic BRIT Award 14 June 2018 Huge congratulations to saxophonist Jess Gillam, winner of the inaugural Sound of Classical Poll at the Classic BRIT Awards. Aimed to promote the best emerging artists and ones-to-watch in classical… Read more
New Tutors for the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion 12 June 2018 The RNCM has announced a new list of Tutors for the School of Wind, Brass and Percussion, commencing in September. Gill Callow (cor anglais), Jenny Galloway (oboe), Roberto Giaccaglia (bassoon),… Read more
China tour for RNCM Percussion Ensemble 4 June 2018 The RNCM Percussion Ensemble embarks on its first tour of China next month, with concerts in Beijing, Tianjin and Wuhan, and a special showcase performance at the China National Youth… Read more
Jess to perform at Last Night of the Proms 25 April 2018 Saxophonist Jess Gillam will perform at the Last Night of the Proms. The 19-year-old, who made her Proms début last year, will join Sir Andrew Davis and the BBC Symphony… Read more
RNCM musicians chosen for Jazz North’s touring scheme 18 April 2018 Artephis, Manchester Jazz Collective and Täpp have all been selected as ambassador artists for Jazz North’s northern line touring scheme 2018 – 2019. Launched in 2013, northern line is an… Read more
Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship Awards 13 April 2018 Congratulations to postgraduate clarinettist Antonio Perez-Barrera, winner of a Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe Scholarship Award. The annual competition, which focuses on a different instrument discipline each year, provides performance… Read more
RNCM Wind Orchestra releases 10th Chandos CD 6 April 2018 The RNCM Wind Orchestra has released its 10th CD with Chandos. Read more
Jess Gillam nominated for Classic BRIT Award 4 April 2018 Congratulations to Jess Gillam, who’s been nominated in The Sound of Classical poll at the 2018 Classic BRIT Awards. Aimed to promote the best emerging artists and ones-to-watch in classical… Read more
A4 Brass wins ROSL ARTS Ensemble Award 21 March 2018 Congratulations to A4 Brass, winners of the ROSL ARTS Mixed Ensemble Award. Their achievement follows Kabantu’s success in the same category last year, and marks the fifth time an RNCM… Read more
Wind, Brass & Percussion Festival: A Dance with the Devil 20 March 2018 Students and staff from our School of Wind, Brass and Percussion will present a day-long festival next month, with a feast of free events and performances by special guests. Taking… Read more
Kevin Gowland appointed Director of Woodwind (Deputy Head of School of WBP) 10 January 2018 The RNCM has appointed Kevin Gowland as Director of Woodwind (Deputy Head of School of Wind, Brass and Percussion), commencing in April. Kevin studied flute at the Royal College of Music… Read more
Gavin Reid appointed Chair of ABO 14 December 2017 Congratulations to alumnus Gavin Reid, elected Chair of the Association of British Orchestras (ABO). Born and raised in Edinburgh, Gavin was appointed Principal Trumpet with Manchester Camerata in 1989, becoming… Read more
Keiko Abe awarded Fellowship of the RNCM 24 November 2017 We were proud to award Yamaha artist Keiko Abe with Fellowship of the RNCM during a recent visit to the College. The marimba virtuoso, who turned 80 earlier this year,… Read more
RNCM partner shortlisted for Music Teacher Award 9 November 2017 Congratulations to our professional partner, the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain (NWOGB), shortlisted for a 2018 Music Teacher Award for Excellence. Nominated for the Best Classical Music Education… Read more