RNCM launches 50th anniversary

We want to say a very big thank you to everyone who joined us on Tuesday 27 September for the launch of our 50th anniversary.

Designed to give a unique insight into degree-level music education and what goes into the performances you see on stage, the substantial event began with student performances at Manchester’s Oxford Road and Piccadilly Stations, before potential students and guests arrived at the College for a special edition of our award-winning Discover RNCM 50 open day.

This included talks, performances, classes, backstage tours and panel discussions on key industry topics, such as technology and the future of music, popular music in a modern conservatoire, the importance of health and wellbeing, and the exciting opportunities students experience both on and off stage.

Following this, it was our pleasure to welcome supporters and special guests to learn more about our 50th anniversary public performance programme, with live music from current students, staff and alumni.

Thanks to everyone who joined the celebrations; it really meant a lot.

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  • Congratulations to alumnus and SWBP professor, David Thornton, on receiving the Iles Medal at the National Brass Band Championships.
  • Congratulations to vocal alumnus Rafael Rojas, who won three prizes at the Neue Stimmen International Singing Competition.
  • Alumnus Graham McCusker has worked as music director, pianist, and composer on the new Sense and Sensibility film
  • Congratulations to vocal alumna Georgia Mae Ellis, who makes her Royal Opera House debut as Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni this season