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Errollyn Wallen, who was recently appointed Master of the King’s Music, performed at the Bradshaw Hall last week, along with the Thallein Ensemble. The concert was followed by a celebration of Errollyn’s new book, Becoming a Composer.

MMus student Vinícius Motta was presented with the Musicians’ Company Silver Medal at a ceremony at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London recently.

First-year BMus saxophonist Kara Woods received an award from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Association to focus on performance.

After working in the Beijing Dance Academy for five years, former MA Musicology student Longlong Hou shares her experiences of music in Birmingham and how RBC has helped in achieving her goals.

Composer and alumna Liz Dilnot Johnson has launched a competition to encourage RBC performers and composers to collaborate, with three prizes up for grabs.

Students headed to Somerset to support Double Reed Day at Wells Cathedral School.

Get to know who is driving RBC in this fortnightly feature, Meet the RBC leadership team. Our first call is the Composition Department, which is led by Professor Joe Cutler. He shares how life is never dull working with students, which constantly renews his own creative antenna.

The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) community of 2025 has been announced, including five members of the Junior Conservatoire.

Former Principal and RBCA Honorary Member Professor Kit Thompson OBE has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

BSc and MMus Music Technology graduate now a Technician, Connor Yarrington, has released a debut single that was recorded and produced at RBC.

As we reach the halfway point in our autumn term, Principal Stephen Maddock shares recent events he has enjoyed at RBC, highlights two important festivals coming up this month, and provides an update on recruitment.

Students and alumni have been recognised for their work with the Welsh National Opera on Opera Tutti, an immersive concert for young people with learning difficulties.

First-year BMus Viola student Ellen Cowan has been given the Gwyn Williams Viola Bursary, a student support fund that assists viola students with cost-of-living expenses.

Following a career in accountancy and financial services regulation, MA Musicology student Kevin Huby shares his aspirations and why it’s worth venturing out into Birmingham to enjoy the music scene.

Students Ollie Barker and Millie Royle gained valuable work experience at Birmingham Royal Ballet recently performing alongside the Royal Ballet Sinfonia on ‘Luna’.