School of Composition

In tribute: Dr Anthony Gilbert (1934 – 2023)

6 July 2023

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Anthony Gilbert on Wednesday 5 July at […]

Read More

Dr Larry Goves appointed Head of Composition

2 May 2023

We’re delighted to announce Dr Larry Goves as our new Head of Composition, replacing Professor Adam Gorb who […]

Read More

Amelia Clarkson awarded Mendelssohn Scholarship

27 January 2023

Congratulations to composer Amelia Clarkson, who’s been awarded the prestigious Mendelssohn Scholarship to support her PhD at the […]

Read More

Categories: School of Composition

2022 RNCM Creative Innovator Award-Winners

29 June 2022

Congratulations to students Edane Ng, Ammal Bhatia, Chris Hardy, Pablo Sonnaillon and string quartet Vulva Voce, winners of the […]

Read More

In tribute – Sir Harrison Birtwistle: 1934 – 2022

19 April 2022

We were deeply saddened to hear the news that alumnus and RNCM Fellow, Sir Harrison Birtwistle has died […]

Read More

Laura Bowler wins RPS Award

2 November 2021

Congratulations to RPS Award-winner Laura Bowler, and all RNCM alumni shortlisted for this year’s accolades. Laura, an alumna […]

Read More

Alumni shortlisted for 2021 RPS Awards

29 September 2021

Congratulations to the RNCM alumni shortlisted for a 2021 Royal Philharmonic Society Award. Published yesterday (28 September), this […]

Read More

RNCM announces 2020 and 2021 Gold Medal winners

30 June 2021

We’re very proud to announce our 2020 and 2021 Gold Medal Winners. Congratulations to pianist Giulia Contaldo, harpist […]

Read More

Abel Selaocoe and Daniel Kidane join PRS Foundation’s Power Up programme

21 May 2021

Congratulations to alumni Abel Selaocoe (cello) and Daniel Kidane (composition), two of 20 music creators chosen for the […]

Read More

2020 Ivor Composer Awards

10 November 2020

Congratulations to Sally Beamish, Harrison Birtwistle, Emily Howard, Amir Konjani, Matt London, Mark Simpson and Robert Laidlow on […]

Read More

Carmel Smickersgill nominated for Rising Star with Apple Music Award

5 August 2020

Huge congratulations to composition alumna Carmel Smickersgill, nominated for a Rising Star Award with Apple Music. Part of […]

Read More

Composition success at the Ivors

10 December 2019

Congratulations to Gavin Higgins and Professor Edward Gregson on their success at the 2019 Ivor Composer Awards. Gavin, […]

Read More

Categories: School of Composition