Royal Academy of Music Royal College of Music (RCM) is one of the top conservatories in the world. It aims to cultivate the most talented musical talents from all over the world, so that they can obtain professional opportunities for global career and become the most important leader in the field of performers, conductors, composers and art. The Royal College of Music was founded by the Prince of Wales in 1882, and then taken over by Edward VII. Queen Elizabeth served as the president for forty years, until 1993, when the Prince of Wales took over as president. Therefore, the college has always maintained close contact with the British royal family since its establishment.

The Royal College of Music is located in the cultural center of London, south of Kensington, where art and science converge. As the music capital of Europe, London has incomparable attraction to music furniture. Concerts are held every day in prestigious places such as Wigmore Hall, Southbank Centre and Royal Opera House. The Royal College of Music in London is the ABRSM（ Royal College of Music, University of London RAM, RCM of the Royal College of Music, London, RNCM of the Royal Northern Conservatory of Music, and RSC of the Royal Scottish Academy of Arts).

RCM is opposite Royal Albert Hall, where the world famous BBC Proms is located; Near the Royal College of Art and Imperial College, London; It is only a few steps away from the famous museums on Exhibition Road, such as Museum of Natural History, Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum. As a prosperous cultural and educational zone, Exhibition Road is a place to stimulate inspiration and creativity. Here, you can not only enjoy world-class museums, but also watch various exhibitions, live art performances, avant-garde art and novel designs, and feel a strong international atmosphere.

Royal College of Music (London) is a famous music school with a long history. There are 800 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 60 countries around the world studying in this exciting environment. Many of them have become outstanding performers, conductors and composers in the future after graduation. The school was founded in 1882 by Edward VII (1841-1910), so it was associated with the royal family. The current headmaster is the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles). The visit of Ms. Peng Liyuan, the first lady of China, in 2015 made Chinese people more familiar with the college.

Royal Academy of Music ranking:

The Royal Conservatory of Music ranked No.1 in the performing arts of QS World University in 2023

In 2019, the Guardian's ranking of British universities in music was released, and the Royal Conservatory of Music ranked 6th in music.

According to the ranking of world universities published by the education organization Quacquarelli Symonds (hereinafter referred to as QS) in 2018, the Royal College of Music (RCM) has not only ranked first in the UK for a second time, but also been rated as the first performing arts professional music school in Europe and the second in the world.

tuition:

Undergraduate international students: 27300 pounds/year

Postgraduate international students: 28700 pounds/year

Student dormitory : Prince Consort Village, the school apartment of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), was built in the spring of 2016, providing good accommodation conditions, with single rooms, independent bathroom suites and standard rooms. RCM students need a living budget of at least £ 12500 per year.

Interview preparation : For most majors of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), as long as they apply before the deadline, each applicant is eligible for an interview. Individual majors are required to submit their portfolios before the interview, and those who pass the screening will be invited to the interview.

scholarship : Every student who applies to participate in RCM performance or composition courses starting in 2023 and 2024 will be considered for a scholarship, whether you participate in auditions or interviews in person or submit video auditions. No separate application process is required. Scholarship qualifications are based on performance, which is determined by the performance of the audition (or submitted video) or the composer's portfolio and the strength of the interview.

Recommended by other music schools: Peabody Conservatory

Royal College of Music:

undergraduate:

Classical guitar, classical music performance, vocal music;

graduate student:

Master of Arts, Master of Music;

Classical guitar

It covers all kinds of skills and deductive ability required for guitar playing. No matter whether the performance platform is drama, ballet, opera or recording studio, the teaching of our school can make students feel comfortable.

Classical music performance

The School's Department of Classical Music Performance provides intensive training in all aspects of performance history. The perfect combination of professional training and college life provides performers and singers with opportunities for "traditional" and "modern" performances. Professional courses mainly teach musical instruments of various historical stages, so that contemporary performers can learn musical instruments of a certain period. For singers, they can learn and rehearse early plays in performing arts classes.

vocal music

The vocal music department perfectly combines the excellent historical tradition of the college with a new generation of outstanding teaching strength. The curriculum content is comprehensive and rich. In addition to strengthening vocal music skills learning, there are also a lot of music training and professional training, including stage performance, language, classical performance and new music. The vocal music department also organizes master classes and special training for students, so that students have the opportunity to communicate with world-class artists.

Master of Arts

The Master of Performing Arts is designed for students who have already achieved a high level of performance at the undergraduate level and are interested in professional performance. The curriculum setting takes into account the needs of each student, and the learning environment and atmosphere can help students reach the highest level of performance to the greatest extent. This course aims to build a bridge to professional performance.

Master of Music

This course was created to adapt to the changing professional needs and the trend of concert organizers and recording companies increasingly focusing on the project based operation mode. This course is designed for students who want to expand and develop high-level playing opportunities through practical academic research. The Master of Music in Performance and Research gives students the opportunity to closely discuss how the major develops at different levels through the music industry.

The admission of Master of Arts and Master of Music is based first on the level of performance in the exam, then on the level of interview and articles. In general, the jury is interested in sensitivity, creativity, criticism, basic research skills, writing ability and playing interest.

undergraduate

Royal College of Music Undergraduate application requirements:

Language score:

IELTS 5.5

Royal College of Music Postgraduate application requirements:

Language score:

IELTS Graduate 5.5-7.0

Application conditions:

Candidates must have passed the King's Performance Test Level 8 (or alternative qualification listed in the syllabus).

Examination requirements:

Candidates are required to perform 30 minute repertoire. Including:

◆ At least 20 minutes of developed tracks, selected from the track list of the ARSM exam;

◆ A maximum of 10 minutes of optional tracks, reaching the level of King 8 or above.

During the 30 minute performance, the examiner, Jiang Cong, assessed the performance of the examinees in terms of music transmission, music performance and technical realization.

Note: If the examinee exceeds the time limit, he or she may be asked by the examiner to terminate the performance.

undergraduate

Royal College of Music undergraduate Collection requirements:

vocal performance

Audit requirements:

1. Students applying for vocal music performance can choose Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong as the audit sites. In special circumstances, they can choose recording instead of auditing, but there will be no scholarship. During the audit, you may be asked why you want to study in RCM, what your interest in music is, and what else you need to improve in singing.

2. Students can choose different main learning contents. When choosing singing student audit, they need to prepare three songs with distinct styles and emotions, one of which must be opera style or oratorio aria. The jury can select only two songs for students to perform.

3. During the audit, you only need to bring your own and prepared tracks, and you can also bring accompaniment instead of teachers and interpreters.

Piano performance:

Your experience will depend on your specialty and the audition location you choose. Typical questions you may ask during the trial period include:

1. Why study in RCM?

2. What is your interest in music?

3. What do you think you need to do most to improve your performance?

Main research

Each student majored in a major, which is the core of RCM experience. You can try the following main studies.

piano

The applicant should prepare various tracks for 50 minutes from his memory, including an advanced etude.

The judges will select performances up to 20 minutes long.

The applicant should also provide all the tracks that have been studied in depth in recent years, and show evidence of recent public performances.

piano accompaniment

All applicants should prepare:

1. Three pieces of works of your choice, including the comparison of instrumental music and vocal music tracks, you need to perform your own solo.

If you want RCM to provide soloists, you need to prepare the following tracks:

2.Beethoven 7 Variations for Cello and Piano on Mozart's'Bei Männern'WoO 46

3.R Strauss Allerseelen op 10 no 8(in E flat)

4.Britten Let the florid music praise! (On this Island)(in D/G minor)

Piano accompaniment has two stages of audition. Some candidates will be referred to the second group. However, referred candidates should not assume that they are absolutely accepted. Similarly, if you don't mention it, please don't think you didn't succeed.

The audition will include solfeggio.

All applicants should provide a list of subjects that have been studied in depth in recent years and show evidence of recent public performances.

Please note that we cannot provide RCM solos at overseas test venues. If you are trying to play piano accompaniment overseas, please make sure you arrange your own solo.

Contemporary piano

The applicant should prepare various tracks for 50 minutes from his memory, including an advanced etude. The jury will select performances up to 20 minutes long. Modern piano has two stages of audition. Some candidates will be referred to the second group. However, referred candidates should not assume that they are absolutely accepted. Similarly, if you don't mention it, please don't think you didn't succeed. The applicant should also provide all the tracks that have been studied in depth in recent years, and show evidence of recent public performances.

graduate student

Royal College of Music Postgraduate portfolio requirements:

vocal performance

Audit requirements:

1. Students applying for vocal music performance can choose Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong as the audit sites. In special circumstances, they can choose recording instead of auditing, but there will be no scholarship. During the audit, you may be asked why you want to study in RCM, what your interest in music is, and what else you need to improve in singing.

2. Students can choose different main learning contents. When choosing singing student audit, they need to prepare three songs with distinct styles and emotions, one of which must be opera style or oratorio aria. The jury can select only two songs for students to perform.

3. During the audit, you only need to bring your own and prepared tracks, and you can also bring accompaniment instead of teachers and interpreters.

Piano performance:

Your experience will depend on your specialty and the audition location you choose. Typical questions you may ask during the trial period include:

1. Why study in RCM?

2. What is your interest in music?

3. What do you think you need to do most to improve your performance?

Main research

Each student majored in a major, which is the core of RCM experience. You can try the following main studies.

piano

The applicant should prepare various tracks for 50 minutes from his memory, including an advanced etude.

The judges will select performances up to 20 minutes long.

The applicant should also provide all the tracks that have been studied in depth in recent years, and show evidence of recent public performances.

piano accompaniment

All applicants should prepare:

1. Three pieces of works of your choice, including the comparison of instrumental music and vocal music tracks, you need to perform your own solo.

If you want RCM to provide soloists, you need to prepare the following tracks:

2.Beethoven 7 Variations for Cello and Piano on Mozart's'Bei Männern'WoO 46

3.R Strauss Allerseelen op 10 no 8(in E flat)

4.Britten Let the florid music praise! (On this Island)(in D/G minor)

Piano accompaniment has two stages of audition. Some candidates will be referred to the second group. However, referred candidates should not assume that they are absolutely accepted. Similarly, if you don't mention it, please don't think you didn't succeed.

The audition will include solfeggio.

All applicants should provide a list of subjects that have been studied in depth in recent years and show evidence of recent public performances. Please note that we cannot provide RCM solos at overseas test venues. If you are trying to play piano accompaniment overseas, please make sure you arrange your own solo.

Contemporary piano

The applicant should prepare various tracks for 50 minutes from his memory, including an advanced etude. The jury will select performances up to 20 minutes long. Modern piano has two stages of audition. Some candidates will be referred to the second group. However, referred candidates should not assume that they are absolutely accepted. Similarly, if you don't mention it, please don't think you didn't succeed. The applicant should also provide all the tracks that have been studied in depth in recent years, and show evidence of recent public performances.

Candidates for the master of music postgraduate must submit two articles of 1000 to 2000 words written in English, plus a project plan for the proposed thesis, when submitting the application form.

ARSM Exam

It is worth mentioning that since January 2017, a new purely performing music performance diploma exam, ARSM (The Associate of the Royal Schools of Music), has emerged. It is a springboard for students to pass DipABRSM.

This exam is specially designed for music talents above band 8 of the Emperor of England, so that they have the opportunity to improve and show their performance skills and make their scores recognized. Generally, there are two examinations every year, with less assessment requirements, excluding oral examinations and papers, attracting about 600000 candidates from all over the world every year.