The Royal College of Music's Brass Faculty is an active and supportive community. Every student is provided with the means to recognise their full ability as a performing musician. You will receive a challenging and carefully structured bespoke programme of study and performance, with particular emphasis on identifying and unlocking your individual potential.
Additionally, promising undergraduates and postgraduates can choose conducting as a second study specialism. Our students can also explore natural horn, natural trumpet, bass trumpet, jazz trumpet, jazz trombone, euphonium, and sackbut as a second or related study.
Success Stories
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our vibrant Brass Faculty with current students as they share their first-hand experiences of being part of the brass community at the RCM.
World
class professors offer students not only first-rate teaching but also mentorship and networking opportunities
Our undergraduate degree in music is designed to be flexible, especially in years 3 and 4, ensuring you can undertake study directly relevant to your needs and aspirations. A variety of options helps every student develop their interests during their time at the RCM.
The RCM and other conservatoires from around the world launched the Global Conservatoire in May 2021, allowing students to learn from a global classroom and develop their international networks. BMus students are able to choose Global Conservatoire modules as part of their music degree.
Testimonials
“The teaching staff at the Royal College of Music are incredibly engaging, both conscious of your road ahead and invested in your career development. My teachers gave invaluable insight into the profession and were also open to giving personal advice. The RCM community is a warm and welcoming one; meeting people from all around the world and making meaningful connections were so important during my time at College.”
Nicolò Foron, Master of Performance (MPerf) graduate 2021
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Opportunities
From the very beginning of the Bachelor of Music course you will be able to draw on exceptional resources and opportunities, such as the RCM Library, the RCM Museum, the Centre for Performance Science, and RCM Sparks – our outreach and education programme.
Our unparalleled performance opportunities include orchestral and choral projects, chamber and solo opportunities, as well as jazz and historical instrument ensembles.
Our unique facilities include a 400-seat Britten Theatre, sound-proofed Amadeus Music Pods for private practice and a Digital Innovation Lab.
Careers
Introducing our Creative Careers Centre
Our Creative Careers Centre provides an exceptional service to current and recent alumni. The dedicated team partners with leading consultants, reputable arts organisations and local communities, delivering unique career-building opportunities and a direct route to the music industry.
Tailored career support
The Creative Careers Centre allows students to discover their professional identity, gain hands-on experience and new skills, develop an entrepreneurial mind-set and build a fulfilling professional portfolio.
Our valuable guidance includes CV and biography writing, concert programming, communication skills, project management, marketing and publicity, online promotion, financial matters and how to develop a business idea.
Creative Careers Centre services
RCM Accelerate supports graduating RCM students to kick-start or evolve a creative project, social enterprise, or business idea.
Concert opportunities to perform at a variety of venues, including concert halls, churches, abbeys, museums, galleries and community settings.
Creative Careers Centre services
Professional Engagement Service allows organisations and members of the public to hire RCM musicians to perform at events.
RCM Teaching Service matches members of the public in London and across the globe with student-tutors.
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