Healthy and happy musicians
Amos Miller has been Head of Brass at RBC since September 2018, having spent the previous 23 years as a freelance trombone player and teacher.
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Welcome to our Royal Birmingham Conservatoire blog, the online home for our community of musicians, actors, applied theatre performers and stage managers. Here we'll be sharing our experiences, stories and the latest news from our Music and Acting Departments.
First show to final show – what I’ve learnt
Final year BA (Hons) Acting students spoke to us about their first show on the course compared to their final show bef...
Read moreHidden in Plain Sight showcased at the MAC Theatre
Landing my professional acting job, before graduation!
My name is Seb Yates Cridland. I grew up in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire and found a love for theatre at an early ag...
Read moreWhat I’ve learned studying at a Conservatoire
Final year composition student, Emily Adby, tells us about the main things she's learned whilst studying at Royal Birmi...
Read moreBA Acting Showcase 2019
When you start training at any drama school, everyone is very much aware of the importance of showcase in their final ...
Read moreExpansion of the Elmhurst Ballet Piano Scheme
Following a successful pilot in 2017, we are pleased to see the expansion of our Ballet Piano Scheme for piano student...
Read moreStage Management celebrates 10th Birthday
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s BA (Hons) Stage Management course celebrated its 10-year birthday in October 2018. The...
Read moreMeet the course director of MA Acting, Lise olson
Previous to her role as Course Director of MA Acting at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Lise trained actors for a decad...
Read moreMeet Alex Taylor, Head of Postgraduate study (Acting)
A trip to Abbey Road
On the 26 October composer Rosie Tunley and a band of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire musicians featuring Kai Chareunsy,...
Read moreApplied Theatre students in Seoul
Follow our applied theatre students on their trip to Seoul.
Read moreAudition tips from Julian
Before dedicating his career to music education full-time as Principal of RBC, Julian enjoyed one of the most creative ...
Read moreMeet our Head of Brass, Amos Miller
Find out more about Amos' responsibilities and what he considers the greatest challenges facing new music students.
Read moreMeet our Head of Music Technology, Dr Simon Hall
Take a look at how Simon thinks prospective students can look forward to when they join.
Read moreMeet our Head of Composition, Professor Joe Cutler
Discover Joe's career highlights so far and his favourite thing about working for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Read moreMeet our Head of Woodwind, Jenni Phillips
Learn what Jenni looks for in musicians auditioning to join her department and her main responsibilities.
Read moreMeet our Head of Percussion, Adrian Spillett
Discover more about Adrian's role, his career highlights and his thoughts on what makes a successful musician.
Read moreMeet our Head of Vocal, Paul Wingfield
Learn more about Paul's role, his team, and what he looks for in students auditioning to join the Vocal Department.
Read moreMIAGI Europe tour
Postgraduate viola student Tony Holden shares the best bits of the six-week orchestral tour around Europe.
Read moreThree types of drama school student
Take a look at how drama school offers much more more than you might expect.
Read moreMeet our Head of Strings, Dr Louise Lansdown
Find out more about Louise thinks sets RBC apart from other conservatoires.
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