The Royal College of Music's Brass Faculty is an active and supportive community. Every student is provided with the means to recognise their full ability as a performing musician. You will receive a challenging and carefully structured bespoke programme of study and performance, with particular emphasis on identifying and unlocking your individual potential.
Additionally, promising undergraduates and postgraduates can choose conducting as a second study specialism. Our students can also explore natural horn, natural trumpet, bass trumpet, jazz trumpet, jazz trombone, euphonium, and sackbut as a second or related study.
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class professors offer students not only first-rate teaching but also mentorship and networking opportunities
Prince Consort Village is fully equipped and specially designed for RCM students, with acoustically treated bedrooms allowing you to practise at home. Services include:
23 dedicated practice rooms available 24/7.
A film room
Open mic space
High speed Wi-Fi
Laundry
Reception
Gym
Bicycle storage
Indoor and outdoor communal spaces
Location
Located in leafy south-west London,Prince Consort Villageis within easy travelling distance of the RCM; you can cycle or take the London Underground from Ravenscourt Park to South Kensington, and there are regular buses too.
The neighbourhood is ideal, offering the greenery of nearbyRavenscourt Parkas well as the convenience of many local shops, cafés and amenities. Prince Consort Village is within easy reach of Westfield inShepherd’s Bush, which houses leading fashion, home and lifestyle brands alongside cinemas and a fantastic selection of places to eat. Notting Hill – famous for theNotting Hill Carnivalas well as Portobello Road and its market – is only a short bus ride away. This part of London is vibrant and dynamic, with many restaurants, bars, shops and music venues.
Transport
There are several bus stops conveniently located outside Prince Consort Village providing connections to Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Notting Hill and a range of other locations.
The area is well served by trains too, with three London Underground stations nearby. Ravenscourt Park station on the District line is a 10 minute walk away. Goldhawk Road station on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines is a 10 minute walk or a 5 minute bus ride away.
Accommodation
Facilities
Prince Consort Village is fully equipped and specially designed for RCM students, with acoustically treated bedrooms allowing you to practise at home. Services include:
23 dedicated practice rooms available 24/7.
A film room
Open mic space
High speed Wi-Fi
Laundry
Reception
Gym
Bicycle storage
Indoor and outdoor communal spaces
Location
Located in leafy south-west London,Prince Consort Villageis within easy travelling distance of the RCM; you can cycle or take the London Underground from Ravenscourt Park to South Kensington, and there are regular buses too.
The neighbourhood is ideal, offering the greenery of nearbyRavenscourt Parkas well as the convenience of many local shops, cafés and amenities. Prince Consort Village is within easy reach of Westfield inShepherd’s Bush, which houses leading fashion, home and lifestyle brands alongside cinemas and a fantastic selection of places to eat. Notting Hill – famous for theNotting Hill Carnivalas well as Portobello Road and its market – is only a short bus ride away. This part of London is vibrant and dynamic, with many restaurants, bars, shops and music venues.
Transport
There are several bus stops conveniently located outside Prince Consort Village providing connections to Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Notting Hill and a range of other locations.
The area is well served by trains too, with three London Underground stations nearby. Ravenscourt Park station on the District line is a 10 minute walk away. Goldhawk Road station on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines is a 10 minute walk or a 5 minute bus ride away.
Our undergraduate degree in music is designed to be flexible, especially in years 3 and 4, ensuring you can undertake study directly relevant to your needs and aspirations. A variety of options helps every student develop their interests during their time at the RCM.
The RCM and other conservatoires from around the world launched the Global Conservatoire in May 2021, allowing students to learn from a global classroom and develop their international networks. BMus students are able to choose Global Conservatoire modules as part of their music degree.
Testimonials
Facilities
Prince Consort Village is fully equipped and specially designed for RCM students, with acoustically treated bedrooms allowing you to practise at home. Services include:
23 dedicated practice rooms available 24/7.
A film room
Open mic space
High speed Wi-Fi
Laundry
Reception
Gym
Bicycle storage
Indoor and outdoor communal spaces
Location
Located in leafy south-west London,Prince Consort Villageis within easy travelling distance of the RCM; you can cycle or take the London Underground from Ravenscourt Park to South Kensington, and there are regular buses too.
The neighbourhood is ideal, offering the greenery of nearbyRavenscourt Parkas well as the convenience of many local shops, cafés and amenities. Prince Consort Village is within easy reach of Westfield inShepherd’s Bush, which houses leading fashion, home and lifestyle brands alongside cinemas and a fantastic selection of places to eat. Notting Hill – famous for theNotting Hill Carnivalas well as Portobello Road and its market – is only a short bus ride away. This part of London is vibrant and dynamic, with many restaurants, bars, shops and music venues.
Transport
There are several bus stops conveniently located outside Prince Consort Village providing connections to Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Notting Hill and a range of other locations.
The area is well served by trains too, with three London Underground stations nearby. Ravenscourt Park station on the District line is a 10 minute walk away. Goldhawk Road station on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines is a 10 minute walk or a 5 minute bus ride away.
Opportunities
From the very beginning of the Bachelor of Music course you will be able to draw on exceptional resources and opportunities, such as the RCM Library, the RCM Museum, the Centre for Performance Science, and RCM Sparks – our outreach and education programme.
Performance is at the heart of RCM life. Our students collaborate with the world's greatest artists and enjoyed unrivalled opportunities in the spotlight.
We continually invest so that all students can experience the cutting edge of sound and music technology.
Careers
Our Creative Careers Centre
Our Creative Careers Centre provides an exceptional service to current and recent alumni. The dedicated team partners with leading consultants, reputable arts organisations and local communities, delivering unique career-building opportunities and a direct route to the music industry.
Tailored career support
The Creative Careers Centre allows students to discover their professional identity, gain hands-on experience and new skills, develop an entrepreneurial mind-set and build a fulfilling professional portfolio.
Our valuable guidance includes CV and biography writing, concert programming, communication skills, project management, marketing and publicity, online promotion, financial matters and how to develop a business idea.
Creative Careers Centre services
RCM Accelerate supports graduating RCM students to kick-start or evolve a creative project, social enterprise, or business idea.
Concert opportunities to perform at a variety of venues, including concert halls, churches, abbeys, museums, galleries and community settings.
Creative Careers Centre services
Professional Engagement Service allows organisations and members of the public to hire RCM musicians to perform at events.
RCM Teaching Service matches members of the public in London and across the globe with student-tutors.
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