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‘Old Man’ scoops arranger Award
UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 FEB
BMus Jazz student Ollie Canham has been recognised for his creative arranging skills with the Eddie Harvey Jazz Arranger Award. The award commends Ollie’s work on ‘Old Man’ by Neil Young for big...
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RBC Brass Band wins hat-trick at Unibrass
UNIVERSITY NEWS 21 FEB
Following a stunning performance of ‘Humanity’, composed and arranged by Daniel Hall, the Brass Band scooped first prize at Unibrass 2024 for the third time.
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Teaching and leadership
UNIVERSITY NEWS 21 FEB
Learn about Brass students Jordan Kinsey and Liam McKeown who are exploring exciting opportunities in teaching.
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Students compose for renowned chamber choir
UNIVERSITY NEWS 21 FEB
Seven student composers wrote pieces for The Sitwell Singers and Musical Director Dexter Drown for a New Year, New Sounds concert in Derby.
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Tips and advice from the best
UNIVERSITY NEWS 16 FEB
Students from the Strings Department enjoyed a masterclass by celebrated violinist Tasmin Little this week in the Recital Hall. Tasmin, who has been awarded an OBE and a CBE for services to music...
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Teaching successes for student pianists
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 FEB
Congratulations to students Fiorella Barbaro, who has been appointed as Graduate Assistant at Bloxham School, and Thuy-Vi Nguyen, who is currently teaching at Edgbaston High School and is set to...
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Acting graduate on stage in War Horse sequel
UNIVERSITY NEWS 14 FEB
School of Acting graduate Jonathan Houlston will be starring in the stage adaptation of Farm Boy, Michael Morpurgo’s sequel to War Horse.
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Congratulations Alex!
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 FEB
Horn student Alex Hocknull will begin a trial with Royal Birmingham Sinfonia, the orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet, following a successful year as Student-in-Residence.
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New album tracks composed for individual musicians
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 FEB
PhD alumna and experimental composer Maya Verlaak’s album will be released on Friday 16 February by Birmingham Record Company. ‘Trace’ features six pieces composed for specific musicians,...
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A message from our Principal
UNIVERSITY NEWS 02 FEB
Principal Stephen Maddock marks the halfway point of the academic year, reflecting on the royal visit and the Jazz fusion concert that took place earlier this term. He also looks forward to...
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Piano Concerto nominated for a Premiere Award
UNIVERSITY NEWS 01 FEB
Staff, students and friends of RBC can vote for Visiting Lecturer and multi award-winning composer Errollyn Wallen’s ‘Piano Concerto’, which has been nominated for an award in the Premiere...
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Ones to watch out for in the future
UNIVERSITY NEWS 31 JAN
Student Luke Cutler has won the Winifred Micklam Prize, while students Rufus Westley and Rowan Tidball have received Presentation Prizes in Memory of Joyce Stanley.
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RBC’s special relationship with India
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 JAN
One of the world’s greatest violinists, Ustad Johar Ali, took to the stage at the Bradshaw Hall on Wednesday (24 January) to perform a fusion of Indian and Western classical music to an audience...
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Epsilon Brass take the prize
UNIVERSITY NEWS 25 JAN
RBC brass quintet Epsilon Brass has won the Bernard Brown Brass Ensemble Prize, beating seven other RBC ensembles to claim the prize.
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Visiting Lecturer’s album release receives top reviews
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 JAN
When Gramophone classical music magazine instructs aficionados and newcomers alike to investigate the latest release from Visiting Lecturer Luke Bedford, there is only one thing to do…