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Jennifer Langridge appointed Head of Strings Chamber Music
31 January 2025
The RNCM is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Langridge as Head of Strings Chamber Music, commencing […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Strings
RNCM honours prominent names in music, broadcasting and regional development
12 December 2024
BBC broadcaster and best-selling writer Stuart Maconie, award-winning composer/musician Anna Meredith, and renowned pianist Dame Imogen Cooper were […]
Categories: Alumni
RNCM appoints two new professors to School of Wind, Brass and Percussion
27 August 2024
The RNCM is delighted to announce the appointment of alumna Amy Yule as Professor of Flute and Marc […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Wind, Brass and Percussion
Alumnus Leon awarded 2024 Cobbett Medal for Services to Chamber Music
16 July 2024
The Worshipful Company of Musicians will award its 2024 William Willson Cobbett Medal for services to chamber music […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Strings
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 […]
Katie Stillman appointed Leader of Orchestra of Opera North
8 April 2024
Congratulations to alumna Katie Stillman, announced as the new Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North. Following an […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Strings
Chloé van Soeterstède appointed BSO Principal Guest Conductor
19 March 2024
Congratulations to alumna Chloé van Soeterstède on her appointment as Principal Guest Conductor with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. […]
Categories: Alumni, Conducting
The Day the Music Dies? Why time is running out to tackle the decline in UK music education
11 March 2024
Dr Jo Yee Cheung, pianist and Chief Executive/Founder of Olympias Music Foundation A moment of optimism first. Around […]
Categories: Alumni
RNCM partners with Olympias Music Foundation to open up access to music education
9 March 2024
The RNCM has announced a long-term partnership with the Olympias Music Foundation (OMF) to open up access to music […]
Categories: Alumni
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
Alumni shortlisted for prestigious classical music awards
30 January 2024
The Royal Philharmonic Society has shortlisted several RNCM alumni for prestigious prizes at its annual awards. Contenders in this […]
Categories: Alumni
RNCM appoints conservatoire’s first Professor of Baritone Horn
10 January 2024
The RNCM has become the first UK conservatoire to appoint a dedicated baritone horn tutor. Principal specialist instruction […]
Categories: Alumni, School of Wind, Brass and Percussion
