Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester has undergraduate and graduate studies in music at six specialized schools. Students choose from the School of Vocal & Opera Studies; School of Composition; School of Keyboard Studies; School of Strings; School of Wind, Brass & Percussion; or School of Academic Studies to complete a bachelor's in music or advanced studies in musical performance and composition. Performance is a major aspect of studying music at RNCM with an extensive performance program that includes ensemble, opera, chamber music, jazz, competitions and festivals. Studying in Manchester gives students a vibrant yet economical learning and social environment, as well as providing access to popular travel destinations. Students enjoy the diverse architecture of the city, impressive live music from three professional orchestras, as well as shopping, fine dining and all the amenities of a large city.
Royal Northern College of Music
124 Oxford Road
Manchester, M13 9RD
United Kingdom
+44 0161 907 5200
rncm.ac.uk
Royal Academy of Music in London was founded in 1822 as a conservatory to train musicians. With famous alumni including Sir Elton John and Annie Lennox, the Academy has a long history in music and music history. Its museum houses significant musical instrument and artifact collections. The school prides itself on its history while keeping students connected to the latest technology in the music industry. It provides workstations, creative technology labs, a web-based radio station and an extensive intranet portal for all the school's electronic communications.
Royal Academy of Music
Marylebone Road
London, NW1 5HT
United Kingdom
+44 020 7873 7373
ram.ac.uk
London Centre of Contemporary Music in Southwark, London, prepares students to be musicians and for careers in the music industry. Students choose from courses in songwriting, harmony and theory, vocal, recording and specialty instrument studies in bass, drums, guitar, piano and keyboards, and saxophone and brass. The Centre's two London facilities allow music students to rehearse, write, practice, record and edit on the latest equipment. Studying and creating music in London, England, a worldwide center of music, puts students in the middle of an vibrant cultural and social atmosphere.
London Centre of Contemporary Music
50-52 Union St.
Southwark, London, SE1 1TD
United Kingdom
+44 020 7378 7458
lccm.org.uk