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The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ is honoured to have been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, the highest national honour in UK higher and further education, celebrating the transformational work of its Centre for Performance Science which is redefining how performance is understood, taught and experienced.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ has conferred 25 honorary awards to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to music, music education and the RCM.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ returns to Kew Gardens to celebrate spring through music in a unique collaboration from 14 March – 6 April 2026.

A heart-warming and poignant film about the power of music, The Choral features a host of musicians from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ has been ranked the top conservatoire for sustainability in People & Planet’s University League Table for the fourth year running, as well as the No. 3 university with fewer than 5000 students.

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ alumni continue to make their mark across the global music landscape, securing top positions in the world’s most prestigious orchestras and ensembles.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to announce a generous grant of £537,724 from the Leverhulme Trust. This vital funding will provide £235,324 towards Junior Department Bursaries and the Sparks Juniors programme, as well as £302,400 to support undergraduate scholarships.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½â€™s (RCM) acclaimed production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro will be streamed worldwide on OperaVision from 29 August, offering audiences a chance to experience the celebrated performance from anywhere in the world.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) is delighted to announce that it will validate and confer foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance (Rambert School) from the 2026/27 academic year.

Tra le fiamme brings together the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½â€™s innovative new 3D printed instruments with rare originals from the RCM Collection, performed by alumni and leading professors from the RCM Historical Performance Faculty.

For the sixteenth year in a row, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match-funding campaign.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) has once again been ranked the Global No. 1 institution for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. The College has proudly held the top spot in Performing Arts for four consecutive years and for Music since its introduction last year.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ and Kew Gardens welcome the arrival of spring in London with a unique festival of music and nature from 15 March to 6 April 2025.

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) Green Week takes place from 17 to 23 February 2025, showcasing the College’s dedication to environmental sustainability and encouraging students and staff to take action towards a greener future.

Inside the Contemporary Conservatoire: Critical Perspectives from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½, London, provides fresh insight into the role, purpose and impact of a conservatoire, with the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) as a central case study.

Thanks to the great generosity of RCM Supporters, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ achieved record-breaking success in the 2024 Big Give Christmas Challenge.

Described as ‘powerful’, ‘extraordinary’ and ‘tantalizing’ by reviewers, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus made their spectacular debut at the world’s biggest classical music festival, the BBC Proms, to critical acclaim.

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) pianist Jacky Zhang captivated the judges throughout all stages of the prestigious BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, earning his place in the final three. RCM Junior Department harpist Jamaal Kashim also impressed the judges securing a unanimous victory in his quarter-final, progressing to the competition’s semi-final.

His Majesty The Emperor of Japan today experienced the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½â€™s unique blend of heritage and innovation.

For the 15th year in a row, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) achieved excellent results in the annual National Student Survey (NSS), excelling in teaching quality, learning opportunities and student voice.

A new pioneering performance simulation facility pushes technology further than ever before at the RCM, as two new spaces combine state-of-the-art acoustic simulation technology with the visual graphics engines that drive the latest video games.

3D models of eight rare woodwind instruments protects against conservation concerns around the playability of historical instruments due to their fragility, allowing greater engagement opportunities for º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ students, professional musicians and Museum visitors.

For the second consecutive year, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ has achieved first place for universities with fewer than 5000 students in the People & Planet University League table.

The 2023 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 14th year running.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ opened a new teaching room named after RCM alumna Jill Anderson at a memorial event in her honour.

Help unlock £60,000 of funding this festive season through the UK’s biggest digital match funding campaign.

Managing Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, James Williams, will join the RCM as Director on 1 September 2024.

How does music and the arts impact wellbeing in South American cities? Dr Tania Lisboa and researchers from the RCM’s Centre for Performance Science lead the way.

Over summer 2023, the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ refurbished the Britten Theatre, replacing all the audience seating to improve comfort levels and sight lines.

Five º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ clarinettists have secured positions with the UK’s leading orchestras.

The RCM Philharmonic's unique recording of Toussaint L'Ouverture features in the National Portrait Gallery.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ (RCM) achieved the highest rating of Gold for its outstanding teaching, delivery of student experience and outcomes in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ has been ranked as the global No. 1 institution for performing arts in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject, holding this position for the second consecutive year.

A new donation by Victoria, Lady Robey enables artists from underrepresented backgrounds to visit the College.

The 2022 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 13th year running.

A week of activities for staff and students encouraged sustainable practices, on the heels of the College's top ranking in People and Planet university league table.

A º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ Museum project has been awarded a £33,000 grant from the Department for Digital, Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) and the Wolfson Foundation.

This initiative offers talented, young musicians the opportunity to collaborate with global peers and learn from inspiring teachers in a technologically advanced environment.

The decade-long fundraising Campaign has drawn to a close, thanks to the generosity of our supporters.

Help unlock £60,000 of funding through the UK’s biggest digital match funding campaign.

The Wolfson Centre in Music & Material Culture is now open to the public.

After 15 years on the RCM Council, Jane Barker was appointed Vice President in December 2021.

Laura Mekhail performed as part of an event celebrating access to arts education.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ has unveiled the newly named Carne Room, in recognition of nearly two decades of support from Philip Carne MBE HonRCM.

The gift from Jane Avery in memory of Robert Avery, whose family fled persecution in Europe, will support the RCM’s outreach work.

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, President of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½, officially opened the newly transformed building during a special visit to the institution in December.

The 2021 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 11th year running.

Bob Wigley, a long-standing supporter of the RCM, held a celebratory concert with special guests including Danielle de Niese.

Violence against women, environmental issues and the digital landscape are just a few of the themes explored by recent RCM graduates.

A total of 26 musicians from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ Junior Department are joining the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for 2022. This is a record number of RCMJD musicians selected for the orchestra in recent years.

Elgar’s trombone, a famous bust of Ralph Vaughan Williams and the earliest known portrait of Franz Liszt are just a few of the highlights of the new exhibition at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ Museum.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match funding campaign, for the eleventh year.

The RCM has joined with three international partners to launch the Global Conservatoire.

The RCM is the first conservatoire in Europe to extend its digital resource offering in partnership with the Henle Library app.

Six new annual scholarships will support students, beginning in the 2021-22 academic year.

The 2020 Big Give Christmas Challenge resulted in a record £131,594 raised for the RCM Scholarships Fund.

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ has held its first virtual information event for those interested in legacy giving.

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ named top institution for performing arts in the UK for sixth consecutive year and top in Europe.

RCM Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, was awarded the first prize in the ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition which was held in London from 27–29 November 2020.

RCM researchers have co-authored a new textbook guiding musicians through the process of designing, conducting, analysing and communicating music research.

Members of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ community have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

The RCM's internationally renowned collection of musical materials has been awarded Designated status by Arts Council England.

The Centre for Performance Science has launched a study to investigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on professionals in the arts and culture sectors.

The RCM is proud to once again partner with The Big Give for their annual fundraising appeal.

Four RCM singers are to perform lead roles in a production of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess in Vienna this October.

Performances from students and messages from Chairman Black and Director Colin Lawson featured in the College’s first virtual fundraising event.

Five º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ alumni have been nominated for this year’s Ivors Composer Awards.

This generous legacy gift will help enrich students’ lives and studies.

The RCM is delighted to have received a gift of ten Blüthner Model A upright pianos from the Alfred-Reinhold-Foundation.

A partnership between the RCM and The Innovation Consultancy Ltd will enable users to rehearse and perform virtually in a range of major UK venues.

Five RCM musicians have been announced as LPO Foyle Future First members for 2020/21 and one RCMJD musician joins the LPO Junior Artist scheme this year.

The RCM was placed first among UK conservatoires for music for the second consecutive year.

HRH The Prince of Wales honours Sir Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann and other celebrated musicians at RCM ceremony

The new partnership with the digital sheet music library offers students access to hundreds of thousands of scores.

The series, entitled ‘The Modern Musician: Past, Present and Future’, is designed to explore the music industry today and how its future might evolve.

A collaboration with the Committee of Chinese Musical Instrument Museums and Collections has ensured around 200 ancient musical instruments from the collection of the Hunan Museum in Changsha, China is accessible online.

Scholarship designed to remove financial barriers for talented singers from around the world to study full-time at the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×¹Ù·½ Opera Studio.

Manuscripts and music books, including scores by RCM composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Elizabeth Maconchy, have been restored.