Latest News
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Past and present Weingarten scholars mark extraordinary musical partne...
UNIVERSITY NEWS 09 JUN 2023
RBC hosted a concert recently to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the RBC Weingarten Scholarship Programme, which supports piano, violin and voice alumni to study at RBC or in Budapest.
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Indian Vice-Chancellors strengthen ties with RBC
UNIVERSITY NEWS 08 JUN 2023
Birmingham City University showcased its expertise in the creative arts, digital transformation and health sciences when a delegation of five Vice-Chancellors from the Indian province of...
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Conservatoire Folk Ensemble album launch
UNIVERSITY NEWS 06 JUN 2023
The Conservatoire Folk Ensemble returns with its sixth album, Twenty-Five, and a full festival set on Sunday 11 June in Digbeth.
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A Message from The principal Stephen Maddock
UNIVERSITY NEWS 02 JUN 2023
It’s exactly a month since I joined RBC as the new Principal. And what a month it has been! I have really enjoyed getting to know as many of my colleagues as possible and also speaking to as many...
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RBC packed with oboists and bassoonists
UNIVERSITY NEWS 02 JUN 2023
RBC hosted the 2023 British Double Reed Society Festival recently, welcoming 85 players of all ages from around the country. The festival included masterclasses, concerts, reed making, trade...
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Congratulations Emanuil Ivanov
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 MAY 2023
Newbury Spring Festival has announced MMus student Emanuil Ivanov as the winner of the 2023 Sheepdrove Piano Competition.
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A message from Head of Brass Amos Miller
UNIVERSITY NEWS 18 MAY 2023
Head of Brass Amos Miller shares his plans for the future and tells staff and students how the last five years at RBC have been the greatest privilege of his working life.
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Historic performances for the Coronation
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 MAY 2023
Congratulations to all the alumni and staff who were involved in the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey and later at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. Pictured: Roddy Williams OBE...
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Folk for all faiths
UNIVERSITY NEWS 12 MAY 2023
Directed by Joe Broughton, the Conservatoire Folk Ensemble with Visiting Professor of Indian Studies Dr Radhika Balakrishnan filled the Balaji Temple with joyous and celebratory music-making to...
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A warm welcome from our new Principal
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 MAY 2023
As his first week in post draws to a close, RBC Principal Stephen Maddock OBE shares his love of classical music as the former Chief Executive of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra....
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A message from Head of Strings Louise Lansdown
UNIVERSITY NEWS 05 MAY 2023
After almost 11 years at RBC, Louise thanks staff for their care and enthusiasm, as well as sharing her plans for the future.
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Become a RBCA Student Ambassador
UNIVERSITY NEWS 27 APR 2023
Music students can gain valuable experience in communication and event management as a Student Ambassador. Applications are open until Monday 29 May.
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PhD student wins award in Barcelona
UNIVERSITY NEWS 27 APR 2023
Catalan pianist, mathematician, PhD student and BBC Music Magazine 'Rising Star' Laura Farré Rozada has received the Mathematics and Society Award 2023 for her radio show ‘La cinta de Möbius’ on...
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Congratulations to Alex
UNIVERSITY NEWS 21 APR 2023
Final-year French horn student Alex Hocknull has received this year’s Biddy Baxter and John Hosier Music Award, a £10,000 scholarship to progress his postgraduate study.
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A successful week for Woodwind
UNIVERSITY NEWS 30 MAR 2023
This week has seen great competition success in the Woodwind Department, with three separate prize wins. Winners included flautist Japheth Law, the Azå Saxophone Quartet and the Junction T Trio.