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Spring 2021

Welcome to spring 2021 Upbeat

Welcome to our third digital Upbeat, released as spring is in the air and hope ignites for a reopening of musical activity.

The Big Give Christmas Challenge raises record sum for HÂþ»­ Scholarships Fund

The 2020 Big Give Christmas Challenge resulted in a record £131,594 raised for the HÂþ»­ Scholarships Fund.

Peter Brathwaite: baritone, advocate, artist

Operatic baritone, Peter Brathwaite, features in Upbeat's first-ever video project.

Inside the Diversity Action Group: recollections and insights from the HÂþ»­ community

Key participants in the HÂþ»­'s Diversity Action Group share their thoughts on how change can be achieved.

HÂþ»­ holds first virtual legacy information evening with HÂþ»­ performers and senior leaders

The Royal College of Music has held its first virtual information event for those interested in legacy giving.

Student voices

We hear from Joel Wilson, President of the HÂþ»­ Students' Union in the first of our new regular series 'Student voices'.

Access, excellence and advocacy: the HÂþ»­â€™s founding vision still rings true

The best music education is global. We need new pathways for students from the Arab world to benefit.

Royal College of Music named top institution for performing arts in the UK and Europe

Royal College of Music named top institution for performing arts in the UK for sixth consecutive year and top in Europe.

After the HÂþ»­

Upbeat speaks to Denis Coleman, HÂþ»­JD graduate, songwriter and popstar in our new regular feature.

Bright Sparks: How HÂþ»­ Sparks drives positive social change by widening access to music education

The work of HÂþ»­ Sparks continue to thrive at a time when children's access to music education has never been more important.

HÂþ»­ Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, wins first prize in ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition

HÂþ»­ Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, was awarded the first prize in the ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition which was held in London from 27–29 November 2020.

In memory

Remembering and celebrating the lives of those connected with the HÂþ»­.

Student updates

News, stories and updates from the HÂþ»­ student body, plus posts from the #HÂþ»­Community on social media.

Staff updates

News, stories and updates from the HÂþ»­ staff, plus posts from the #HÂþ»­Community on social media.

Alumni updates

News, stories and updates from the HÂþ»­ alumni network, plus posts from the #HÂþ»­Community on social media.

HÂþ»­ researchers collaborate on first comprehensive guide to specialist music research

HÂþ»­ researchers have co-authored a new textbook guiding musicians through the process of designing, conducting, analysing and communicating music research.

HÂþ»­ alumni and affiliates awarded New Year’s Honours in 2021

Members of the Royal College of Music community have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

Royal College of Music collections awarded prestigious Designated status

The HÂþ»­'s internationally renowned collection of musical materials has been awarded Designated status by Arts Council England.

Centre for Performance Science investigates the impact of Covid-19 on arts and culture professionals

The Centre for Performance Science has launched a study to investigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on professionals in the arts and culture sectors.

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