School of Composition

RNCM and Students’ Union launch zero-tolerance campaign

11 March 2019

The RNCM and RNCM Students’ Union are proud to launch a new campaign promoting a zero-tolerance culture regarding […]

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Kaapo Ijas is new Junior Fellow in Conducting

25 February 2019

We are delighted to announce Kaapo Ijas will be joining us in September as our new Mills Williams […]

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RNCM Students mark Holocaust Memorial Day

4 February 2019

RNCM students performed at the Riley Theatre in Leeds at a Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration on 27 January. […]

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Jay Richardson wins John Golland Award

31 January 2019

Composer and organist Jay Richardson from Cambridge is the fourth recipient of the triennial John Golland Award since […]

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Students to benefit from £90,000 Wolfson Foundation grant

31 January 2019

The Wolfson Foundation has agreed a new three year grant of £90,000 to support outstanding musicians at the […]

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Spring 2019 at the RNCM

13 December 2018

Spring at the RNCM promises even more innovation and musical exploration as it continues its Sounds Original?  journey, […]

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International Christmas Party

13 December 2018

Christmas officially arrived for our International Office yesterday when they hosted a party for all our EU and […]

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Sally Beamish and Sir Harrison Birtwistle receive British Composer Awards

5 December 2018

Congratulations to alumni Sally Beamish and Sir Harrison Birtwistle on their 2018 British Composer Awards. Sir Harrison, a […]

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RNCM commits to supporting student health and wellbeing

26 November 2018

The RNCM has pledged to increase its support for students, dedicating its 2018/19 Annual Appeal to Health and Wellbeing. […]

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RNCM composers shortlisted for British Composer Awards

1 November 2018

Alumni Laura Bowler (2008), Sir Harrison Birtwistle (RMCM), Gavin Higgins (2005) and Matt London (2009), and PhD students […]

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