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Lise Olson, Course Director, MA in Acting, talks to Early Music Lecturer and Instrument Curator Martin Perkins. This i...

BMus pianist Gina McDonald talks to MA Acting Course Director Lise Olson. This interview was conducted before the seco...

Stephen Simms is our Vice Principal and Head of Acting at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire who has an abundant amoun...

In Episode 2, PhD student, composer Daniel Blanco Albert talks to BMus 3 pianist Gina McDonald.

Lyle Bignon, BCU Senior External Relations Officer and Visiting Tutor in Music Industries, talks to PhD student, compos...

Ellie Forrest chose to return to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2019 to complete her in MA Professional Voice Pr...

This week, we come full circle as Paul Wingfield passes the baton back to Deputy Head of Composition Michael Wolters. ...

Visiting Lecturer Elaine Ackers interviews former Junior Conservatoire student Max Ruisi about touring the world, recor...

David has been balancing working from home with home-schooling his children, while enjoying easy access to the garden ...

Richard enjoys having quick access to a range of musical toys to experiment and create with, while having a deeper app...

Welcome to the ninth instalment of the second series of ‘Passing the Baton’. This week MMus pianist Connor Wilcox tal...

This week 2020 BMus Composition graduate George West talks to MMus pianist Connor Wilcox.

Duncan enjoys the flora and fauna in his beautiful back garden, with a family of seven long-tailed tits visiting daily ...

This week BMus Jazz multi-instrumentalist Josh Landsburgh talks to 2020 BMus Composition graduate George West.

Julian is finding that there’s nothing like peace and quiet for being productive. That said, the novelty of working fr...

Our Postgraduate student, Dara Silverman, decided she wanted to come and join Royal Birmingham Conservatoire all the wa...

This week RBC Research Student and early strings specialist Bill Hunt talks to BMus Jazz saxophonist Josh Landsburgh. ...

This week MMus tenor Jack Parry talks to RBC Research Student and early strings specialist Bill Hunt.

This week 2020 Advanced Postgraduate Diploma pianist Salomé Chitaia speaks to MMus tenor Jack Parry.

In the latest edition of the second series, BMus 3 Hearing Film Module Leader Connor Christie speaks to Pianist Salo...

Kiara Pillai joined Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2019 and is currently studying BA (Hons) Acting. She tells us how...

Welcome to the second instalment of a new series of Passing the Baton. This week 2020 BMus (Hons) graduate and clarine...

Jasper Mattel joined Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2019 and is currently studying BA (Hons) Stage Management. They ...

Edward Conroy joined Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2019 and is currently studying BA (Hons) Acting. He tells us wha...

Ruby Thorne joined Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2019 and is currently studying BMus (Hons) Music. She shares with ...

In a new series of Passing the Baton, Deputy Head of Composition Michael Wolters speaks to BMus (Hons) graduate and cl...

Ten years on from graduating from Birmingham School of Acting, Philip D McQuillan reflects upon a career which started ...

This week we have come full circle and Sam Walker passes the baton (appropriately) to RBC Resident Conductor, Daniele R...

This week, Head of Piano in Chamber Music, Daniel Tong talks to BMus 4 trumpeter Sam Walker.

This week, RBC Head of Saxophone Naomi Sullivan talks to Head of Piano in Chamber Music, Daniel Tong about the Intern...

This week, second year MMus Trombone student Thomas Pilsbury talks to RBC Head of Saxophone, Naomi Sullivan.

This week, RBC Violin Tutor Caroline Pether talks to second year MMus Trombone student Thomas Pilsbury.

This week, RBC Composition Tutor Andy Ingamells talks to Violin Tutor Caroline Pether.

RBC Head of Guitar Mark Ashford asks Composition Tutor Andy Ingamells how he’s been occupying himself during quarantin...

In the first instalment of our brand new series, Passing The Baton, RBC Resident Conductor Daniele Rosina chats with ...

How to look after your mental health at university

Course Director Peter Wynne Willson explains why the connections we have to over 60 theatre companies all over the cou...

Khalid explains how progressing from youth theatre to completing his training at RBC set him on the path to a varied c...

Applied Theatre students use theatre to create change and exploring what it means to be human.

BA Acting student Bobbi Blaza talks about her experience performing in her final year showcase.

On Thursday 23 January we hosted another successful open day at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire!

Here's a few of the highlights from students and alumni that listeners and concert-goers can enjoy in the run up to fes...

In early November a group of postgraduate actors visited Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London for a study day host...

RBC composer Emily Abdy explains what her experience has been like as both a continuing student, and a ‘new’ postgradu...

Conservatoire graduate Lindsay Wright studied BMus (Hons) Music Technology and built up an impressive portfolio before...

We caught up with Eleanor Homer and Henry Charnock in January 2020, both students in their third year of our BA (Hon...

Tom Stoneman, the first student to gain a place (with scholarship) on Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's new MMus course...

Corey Campbell (graduated BA Acting, 2013) is the founder and Creative Director of Strictly Arts, a physical theatre c...

Deciding where to train and which course is best for you can feel like a very daunting task – there are so many instit...

Since 2018 The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation has funded a scholarship at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire which is award...

If you had asked me three years ago to make a theatre piece in just two months with only £100 budget, I probably would ...

Discover more about Toby's role, his career highlights and his thoughts on what makes a successful musician.

During the summer leading up to starting it didn’t really sink in that I was going to university, and it wasn’t until I...

Conservatoire students are very dedicated; practise, study and performance takes up a lot of time. However it’s also i...

It's important for students to have some time away their studies to help them relax and unwind. Have a look at some of ...

I’m Phoebe – I’m a trumpet player from Northamptonshire, and I’ve just completed my first year on the BMus course at R...

My name is Elena Yianni and I am studying for a degree in Applied Theatre at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. At the en...

Jacqui Findlay is the Course Director for our BA (Hons) Stage Management course. Find out about Jacqui's background and...

Choosing where to study as an aspiring musician, composer or music technologist is a big decision. I recommend attendi...

During the final year of RBC’s BA (Hons) Acting degree, all actors have the chance to audition to represent the school...

Peter Wynne Willson is the Course Director of our BA (Hons) Applied Theatre course. Find out what makes Peter love hi...

Danièle Sanderson is the Course Director for our BA (Hons) Acting . Find out about Danièle's background and the top ti...

During the final year of RBC’s BA (Hons) Acting degree, all actors have the chance to represent the school in any of th...

Each year, RBC’s third year Stage Management students stage an immersive theatre project, the aim being that the audie...

During the final year of RBC’s BA (Hons) Acting degree, all actors have the chance to represent the school in any of t...

During the final year of RBC’s BA (Hons) Acting degree, all actors have the chance to represent the school in any of t...

During the final year of RBC’s BA (Hons) Acting degree, all actors have the chance to audition to represent the school...

Amos Miller has been Head of Brass at RBC since September 2018, having spent the previous 23 years as a freelance trom...

Final year BA (Hons) Acting students spoke to us about their first show on the course compared to their final show bef...

My name is Seb Yates Cridland. I grew up in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire and found a love for theatre at an early ag...

Final year composition student, Emily Abdy, tells us about the main things she's learned whilst studying at Royal Birmi...

When you start training at any drama school, everyone is very much aware of the importance of showcase in their final ...

Following a successful pilot in 2017, we are pleased to see the expansion of our Ballet Piano Scheme for piano student...

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s BA (Hons) Stage Management course celebrated its 10-year birthday in October 2018. The...

Previous to her role as Course Director of MA Acting at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Lise trained actors for a decad...

We spoke to Alex Taylor, Head of Postgraduate Studies (Acting) for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Alex, also Course Di...

On the 26 October composer Rosie Tunley and a band of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire musicians featuring Kai Chareunsy,...

Follow our applied theatre students on their trip to Seoul.

We've compiled an audition FAQ blog below to help answer your queries and any worries you have ahead of your music...

Find out more about Amos' responsibilities and what he considers the greatest challenges facing new music students.

Take a look at how Simon thinks prospective students can look forward to when they join.

Discover Joe's career highlights so far and his favourite thing about working for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Learn what Jenni looks for in musicians auditioning to join her department and her main responsibilities.

Learn more about Paul's role, his team, and what he looks for in students auditioning to join the Vocal Department.

Postgraduate viola student Tony Holden shares the best bits of the six-week orchestral tour around Europe.

Passing the Baton

Passing the Baton: Lise Olson and Martin Perkins

Passing the Baton: Gina McDonald and Lise Olson

Meet our Vice Principal and Head of Acting, Stephen Simms

Passing the Baton: Dani Blanco and Gina McDonald

Passing the Baton: Lyle Bignon and Dani Blanco

Mastering the Professional Voice Practice

Passing the Baton: Paul Wingfield and Michael Wolters

From Junior Conservatoire to touring the world: Elaine Ackers interviews Max Ruisi

Welcome to my Workspace - David Mayne, Performance Department Assistant

Welcome to my Workspace - Richard Shrewsbury, Head of Learning and Participation and Senior Lecturer in Music Education

Passing the Baton: Connor Wilcox and Paul Wingfield

Passing the Baton: George West and Connor Wilcox

Welcome to my Workspace - Duncan Fielden, Director of Undergraduate Studies (Music)

Passing the Baton: Josh Landsburgh and George West

Welcome to my Workspace - Professor Julian Lloyd Webber, Principal

All the way from NYC to RBC

Passing the Baton: Bill Hunt and Josh Landsburgh

Passing the Baton: Jack Parry and Bill Hunt

Passing the Baton: Salomé Chitaia and Jack Parry

Passing The Baton: Connor Christie and Salomé Chitaia

My first year experience in BA (Hons) Acting

Passing the Baton: Nathan Isaac and Connor Christie

My first year experience in BA (Hons) Stage Management

My first year experience in Acting

My first year experience in Music

Passing the baton: Michael Wolters and Nathan Isaac

My acting career highlights

Passing the Baton: Sam Walker and Daniele Rosina

Passing The Baton: Daniel Tong and Sam Walker

Passing the Baton: Naomi Sullivan and Daniel Tong

Passing The Baton: Thomas Pilsbury and Naomi Sullivan

Passing The Baton: Thomas Pilsbury and Caroline Pether

Passing The Baton: Andy Ingamells and Caroline Pether

Passing The Baton: Andy Ingamells and Mark Ashford

Passing The Baton: Daniele Rosina and Mark Ashford

Your wellbeing as a musician

How to get ahead in Applied Theatre

Travelling the world as a Stage Manager

Always remember why you love to perform

A busy term for Stage Management

Applied Theatre students raise awareness about genetic disease

BA Acting Showcase 2020

What happens at an RBC Open Day?

Our 12 Plays of Christmas

Postgraduate actors' study trip to Shakespeare’s Globe

Continuing as a postgrad at RBC

A career in film and TV composition

Taking the lead

Brass band conducting student takes up the baton

Invaluable advice from acting graduate Corey Campbell

Why study acting at a Conservatoire or drama school?

Andrew Lloyd Webber scholarship recipient Aaron Price

The Big F.A.T. Weekend

Meet our Head of Percussion, Toby Kearney

My first year as a Stage Manager

Conservatoire students’ sport and physical hobbies

Conservatoire students’ creative hobbies

My first year experience at RBC

Lifting the Lid - devised by first year Applied Theatre students

Meet the Course Director of BA Stage Management, Jacqui Findlay

What can I experience at an RBC Open Day?

A year in our Eastside Venues

Meet the Course Director of BA Applied Theatre, Peter Wynne Willson

Meet the Course Director of BA Acting, Danièle Sanderson

Graduating actors compete for top prizes: Sam Wanamaker Festival

Stage Management presents…Until Proven Guilty

Graduating actors compete for top prizes: Sondheim Competition

Graduating actors compete for top prizes: Alan Bates Award

Graduating actors compete for top prizes: The BBC Carleton Hobbs Competition

Healthy and happy musicians

First show to final show – what I’ve learnt

Hidden in Plain Sight showcased at the MAC Theatre

Landing my professional acting job, before graduation!

What I’ve learned studying at a Conservatoire

BA Acting Showcase 2019

Expansion of the Elmhurst Ballet Piano Scheme

Stage Management celebrates 10th Birthday

Meet the course director of MA Acting, Lise olson