School of Keyboard Studies
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 […]
RNCM announces winners of 2026 Williams-Howard Prize
6 March 2026
The winners of the annual Williams-Howard Prize celebrating and promoting the study and performance of art songs by […]
Kathryn Stott awarded King’s Medal for Music
6 March 2026
Internationally acclaimed pianist and RNCM Professor of Piano Kathryn Stott has been awarded The King’s Medal for Music […]
Categories: School of Keyboard Studies
Yuanfan Yang wins 2025 RNCM James Mottram International Piano Competition
1 December 2025
RNCM alumnus Yuanfan Yang has won the 2025 James Mottram International Piano Competition (JMIPC), held at the College […]
Categories: School of Keyboard Studies
Chamber musicians given new pathways into the profession at the RNCM
5 August 2025
The RNCM is proud to support and invest in five exciting ensembles in 2025/26 through fresh initiatives designed […]
Categories: School of Keyboard Studies, School of Strings
Sir Stephen Hough champions RNCM bid to raise £3.8m to buy its fleet of pianos
24 July 2024
The Royal Northern College of Music has announced plans to buy its exceptional fleet of 132 concert hall […]
Categories: School of Keyboard Studies
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 inaugural recipient of the Lucy Hale Award
1 February 2024
A new award set up to champion and support disabled and neurodiverse students at the RNCM has named […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Keyboard Studies
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 […]
RNCM joins BBC Proms in celebration of 50th anniversary
10 July 2023
We’re excited to be signing off our celebratory year with two appearances at this year’s BBC Proms. On […]
Yuxuan Zhao wins second prize at Sheepdrove Piano Competition
22 May 2023
Congratulations to pianist Yuxuan Zhao, who won one of the top prizes at this year’s Sheepdrove Piano Competition. […]
Categories: School of Keyboard Studies
Roberto Plano joins School of Keyboard Studies
31 March 2023
We’re delighted to welcome renowned pianist Roberto Plano to our School of Keyboard Studies, commencing in September. A […]
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