School of Composition
RNCM at Manchester Jazz Festival
30 April 2026
Manchester Jazz Festival hits Manchester in May, bringing 10 days of live performance and special events to the city from Fri […]
RNCM at the BBC Proms
21 April 2026
The 2026 BBC Proms have been announced and we’re immensely proud to see such a strong presence of […]
RNCM shortlisted for Student Experience at Educate North Awards 2026
10 March 2026
The RNCM is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted in the Student Experience category at the […]
Music by RNCM composer Raymond Yiu published by Schott Music
26 January 2026
Music by RNCM Professor of Composition Raymond Yiu is now available from Schott Music, marking an exciting new […]
Categories: School of Composition
Clarkson makes history with Ulster Orchestra
7 October 2025
The Rain Keeps Coming, a newly commissioned work by PhD student Amelia Clarkson, will receive its premiere by […]
Categories: Research, School of Composition
RNCM announces key autumn appointments in School of Composition
10 September 2025
Internationally renowned composers Anna Appleby and Nina Whiteman will join the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) this […]
Categories: School of Composition
RNCM is No 5 for music in QS University World Rankings
13 April 2024
We are proud to share that the Royal Northern College of Music has been ranked No 5 for […]
RNCM announces recipients of 2023 Honorary Awards
9 November 2023
We are thrilled to announce that the RNCM will be honouring exceptional individuals with the College’s most prestigious […]
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 […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Composition
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 […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Composition
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 […]
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 […]
