Royal College of Music

The Royal College of Music (RCM) is one of the world’s leading conservatoires. Founded in 1882, the RCM trains gifted musicians from all over the world for international careers as performers, conductors and composers and other significant leadership roles within the arts.

Many of our graduates are at the very forefront of the international music scene. Our professors are musicians with worldwide reputations, accustomed to working with the most talented students of each generation to unlock their artistic potential.

Regular visiting musicians include:

• Sir Thomas Allen
• Vladimir Ashkenazy
• Barry Douglas
• Bernard Haitink
• Lewis Kaplan
• John Lill
• Sir Roger Norrington
• Sarah Walker.

Our current relationships with London schools
Our current relationship with schools and colleges is managed by the Learning and Participation team based in the RCM’s career centre – the Woodhouse Professional Development Centre.

The Learning and Participation team offer a diverse range of projects through its dynamic RCM Sparks programme.  It provides opportunities for everyone to make or learn about music at the RCM, regardless of musical ability. From weekend workshops for young people to holiday courses for teenagers, vocal days for families to opera matinees for schools, RCM Sparks offers a musically enriching experience for all.

RCM Sparks projects aim to break down barriers, real or perceived, and unlock musical opportunity to those who otherwise would have little or no experience of live music. 

Guided by experienced professional animateurs, RCM students take part in a wide range of exciting RCM Sparks initiatives and as a result, are out in the community every day of the week, working in schools, community groups, performing, composing, teaching, coaching and mentoring and so inspiring creativity and encouraging lifelong learning.

More information on courses and projects, videos and photos can be found at:
W www.rcm.ac.uk/sparks

Contacting us

Hayley Clements, Learning and Participation Manager E hclements@rcm.ac.uk 

Katy Hemingway, Learning and Participation Coordinator E khemingway@rcm.ac.uk

Contacting our academic departments
Please contact either member of the Learning and Participation team above or the RCM Registry at:
E registry@rcm.ac.uk