Royal Academy of Music

Scores

• What do these scores mean?

History

• Founded in 1822, the first conservatoire in Britain.
• Former students include Harrison Birtwistle, Lesley Garrett, Evelyn Glennie, Elton John, Felicity Lott, Joanna MacGregor, Michael Nyman and Simon Rattle.
• More recent graduates include Edward Gardner, Katherine Jenkins, Myleene Klass and Gareth Malone.

Location and transport

• Compact site on Marylebone Road in central London, alongside Regent's Park.
• A short walk from Baker Street or Regent's Park tube stations. Several bus routes pass the door.
• Convenient access for major performance venues and other cultural centres.

Entry standards

• Practical standards and potential to succeed are assessed at audition; exam results are of secondary importance.
• Entry by audition and interview.
• Many more applicants than places.
• Applications to place ratio, 8:1.

Student mix

• Of around 700 students, around 50% come from the UK, the remainder from the EU and other international destinations.
• There is approximately a 50% undergraduate / postgraduate split.

Course flexibility

• Exchanges with similar international institutions are encouraged.
• Part-time options are not available.

Teaching standards

• Professors are recognized experts; almost all combine professional careers iin music with teaching commitments.
• Academy teaching scores consistently highly in student satisfaction surveys.

Research standards

• Dedicated on-site museum ensures that performance-based research is fully integrated within the fabric of Academy life.

Academic strengths

• Over 90% of recent graduates are actively pursuing careers in music.
• Rounded training for the profession includes animateur and educational skills, self-promotion and management, making recordings.
• Specialist training in diverse areas including musical theatre, jazz, opera, commercial composition as well as traditional performance.

Student facilities, including library and computing

• All the facilities of a modern conservatoire: several concert halls, theatre, over 100 rehearsal rooms, library and recording studios.
• State-of-the-art creative technology suite includes creative applications for music creation and recording.
• Free access to email, web and professional software.

Disability service

• Visit the website for information about the disability service at the Royal Academy of Music.

Students' union

• Dedicated SU officers, with full links to University of London Union.
• Regular activities and social events.

Sport

• Full access to University of London facilities.

Recent/prospective new builds

• New recital hall opened in 2001.
• Museum and rehearsal spaces on four floors opened in 2001.
• New practice facilities opened in 2010.

Availability of part-time work

• Dedicated member of staff for external bookings arranges paid concert and recital performances as well as performances at functions. Opportunities available for all students of performance.
• Opportunities also available for stewarding and front-of-house work at public performances in the Academy.

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