Latest News
Please see the latest news from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire below. You can also sign up for RBC This Week, our e-bulletin with all the latest news and events for anyone interested in what's going on at RBC, including students, alumni, concert-goers, parents and staff.
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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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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…
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Student to play with Royal Ballet Sinfonia
UNIVERSITY NEWS 24 JAN
Congratulations to BMus flautist Lottie Mahoney for being selected as Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Student in Residence for 2024.
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Meet the alumna working on Hamilton’s first UK tour
UNIVERSITY NEWS 23 JAN
A BCU Alumna is one of the many faces working hard behind the scenes to bring the multi-award-winning musical, Hamilton, to stages across the country in its first UK and Ireland tour. Stage...
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A celebration of diverse, new writing talent
UNIVERSITY NEWS 19 JAN
Acting students and alumni will feature in Story Town, a three-day new writing bonanza crammed with workshops and performances at the Hippodrome at the end of the month.
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The Duke of Edinburgh visits Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 JAN
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh returned to Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC) this week and met with representatives from leading institutions across the United Kingdom to discuss...
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Award inspires next generation of guitarists
UNIVERSITY NEWS 17 JAN
The Julian Bream Trust, a charitable trust that provides financial support to young, gifted music students, especially those who play the lute or guitar, has awarded £10,000 to Royal Birmingham...
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Shenstone Music Group brings student talent to community setting
UNIVERSITY NEWS 11 JAN
Learn more about how Lynne and Bob Ingram, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Association members and founders of the Shenstone Music Group, are refining student talent through intimate performances...