*For performing arts WORLD (QS World Rankings 2017) TOP 3* Make the right choices. Live in the right city. Learn in one of the world’s top 3 performing arts education institutions. If your future lies in , Drama, Dance, Production or Film –– the Royal Conservatoire of has everything to help you create and realise your ambitions.

Images: Graduates Wen Wang and Gongbo Jiang perform at Gleneagles. A cast shot taken from Cabaret. Production image from Die Fledermaus. Student Bryony Robertson at Dumfries House. Music Bachelor of Music (Hons) 32 Masters of Music/Master of Arts in Music Brass Chamber Music CONTENTS Composition Welcome Conducting Open Days Guitar and Harp 03 Historically Informed Performance Practice Jazz RCS: Like Nowhere Else Keyboard Learn from the best Accompaniment 04 Piano for Dance Professional partnerships Opera Performance Repetiteurship Global arts community Strings International students Timpani and Percussion Students’ Union Traditional Music Vocal Studies Alumni Woodwind 16 Dance 58 BA Modern Ballet Drama 22 Scotland BA Acting Edinburgh 64 BA (Hons) Contemporary Performance Practice Campus and facilities BA Performance in British Sign Language and English Welcome Open Days Student accommodation BA Musical Theatre A warm welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland which Sign up to an Open Day and experience what life is MA Musical Theatre is recognised as one of the world’s top three performing arts like at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. education institutions (QS World Rankings, 2017) and where we MA Classical and Contemporary Text These are popular events and booking is essential. have been developing inspiring artists and creative leaders How to apply Book your place online, with registration opening for more than 170 years. Entry requirements Production one month in advance: rcs.ac.uk/opendays 108 Finance BA Production Arts and Design As Principal, I am proud to lead such a distinctive and innovative institution. This is the only place in where you can Supporting you 80 BA Production Technology and Management Music: study all of the performing arts on the one campus and this allows students to be part of some extraordinary collaborative 15 June 2018 Film experiences. BA Filmmaking As a student at Scotland’s national conservatoire, you will have Drama, Production and Film: 88 the chance to live and study in Glasgow, one of the world’s 17 August 2018 Education most vibrant and creative cities and a UNESCO City of Music. Bachelor of Education (Hons) Music This thriving live arts and music community is home to a wide Production and Film: 94 MEd Learning and Teaching in the Performing Arts range of creative activity including the national orchestras, theatre and ballet companies, all of which actively engage with 5 October 2018 MA Learning and Teaching (Gaelic Arts) our students. PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Arts Education You will find RCS is a place like nowhere else and we will work Drama: The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is one of the PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in with you to help you realise your chosen path. Every student 19 October 2018 four UK Royal Conservatoires. We join the Royal Higher Arts Education is different and we celebrate and embrace the diversity of our Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music PG Certificate Learning Support and Administration student body. and the Royal Northern College of Music as proud Dance: partners in the Associated Board of the Royal in Higher Arts Education Choosing where to study is a huge decision that will shape your 2 November 2018 Schools of Music (ABRSM). future in many ways; if you want to join us here in Glasgow to be part ABRSM is the UK’s largest body Research of our world-leading institution, I look forward to welcoming you. and seeks to inspire musical achievement PhD throughout the world. Professor Jeffrey Sharkey Principal 104 Master of Philosophy abrsm.org Doctor of Performing Arts

2 RCS.AC.UK WELCOME 3 This is the only place in Europe where you can study all of the Learn from Perform the best The curriculum is built around performing arts. There is a distinctive creative energy at RCS performance and each year we and you’ll be made to feel part of our inclusive and diverse You’ll learn from, and work with, some programme 500+ performances in each of the best educators and performers of our five professional venues, and environment from the very beginning of your studies. in the industry, benefiting from their in external venues across the country knowledge and experience. Staff are and internationally. Performance connected to industry and many hold opportunities in the past year include positions in orchestras and national productions staged at the Edinburgh companies. We also regularly invite Festivals, Shakespeare’s Globe, the guest artists to RCS to give lessons, Cockpit Theatre (London) and in masterclasses and performances theatres and venues across New York, 1 across all degree programmes. 4 , Malta and the .

Global arts Graduate community and work Be a part of a diverse, welcoming and Graduates from RCS have made inclusive institution that understands all lasting impacts on the world in their students have their own aspirations. specialist fields, with 97.1% of graduate We’ll work with you and help you to respondents in employment or further fulfil your unique potential. study (HESA, 15/16). Graduates include the actor James McAvoy, screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns, composer LIKE Patrick Doyle, mezzo-soprano Karen Cargill and actress 2 5 Katie Leung.

Collaborate Glasgow Studying here gives you the opportunity Voted world’s friendliest city by NOWHERE to collaborate, create new work and Rough Guides (2016), Glasgow is a grow your own network of contacts vibrant city of culture which hosts across the performing arts. Collaboration an average of 130 music events each opportunities include the annual Bridge week, as well as a huge range of city- Week festival where students can come wide festivals and pop-up events. together and pitch for the opportunity Study in Glasgow and you will to devise new projects to perform in never be bored. our professional venues.

ELSE4 RCS.AC.UK 3 LIKE NOWHERE 6ELSE 5 Our teaching staff are some of the best performers and educators in the country. Study here and you will benefit from their experience, expertise and industry knowledge.

Award-winning teachers Specialist staff Our staff are leaders in their fields and actively engaged with the During your studies you will be supported by specialist staff who professional industry. Award-winning staff include Professor can provide help and advice in areas outside of your discipline. David Watkin (Gramophone and BBC Music Magazine Award), Specialists include: Jenn Butterworth (Music Tutor of the Year), Diana Loosmore Recording Studio Engineer: On hand to help you record music (Herald Angel Award) and Tommy Smith (Founder and Director for applications, exams and demos, or just to get experience LEARN of Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, and winner of seven Scottish of working in a professional recording studio. Jazz Awards and three British Jazz Awards). Audio Visual Team: Offers advice on AV technology and manages We purposefully keep our class sizes small to ensure teachers a store of resources and equipment available for students to have the opportunity to nurture and develop each individual borrow free of charge, such as cameras, lighting kits, microphones student. You will find RCS a supportive environment where staff and recording equipment. are approachable and understanding of your learning needs Venue Technicians and Central Production Unit: An expert team and aspirations. who supervises and guides students working on live performances. The Central Production Unit staff work closely with Production Visiting artists students to offer tutorial support. We have excellent relationships with professional artists across the Archivist: With one of the world’s most significant collections of world and regularly invite visiting artists to work with our students. musical instruments, the RCS Archives is a huge resource open This allows you the opportunity to hear from performers and to students and our specialist Archives Officer is available to help industry experts at the very top of their discipline and gain insight with your research. FROM THE into the most current practice. Recent visiting artists include: | Nicola Benedetti International and Student | Sir Matthew Bourne OBE Experience team | Paule Constable The International and Student Experience team is here to help | Colin Currie you from your first enquiry through to graduation. They provide | Giles Havergal CBE advice and guidance on how to apply to study in Scotland, visas, | Simon Keenlyside welfare support and financial advice. This team is dedicated | Andrew Lippa to ensuring every student has the best possible learning journey | Sir James MacMillan CBE at RCS. | Jed Mercurio | Tom Vaughan Images: Artistic Director of Conducting Professor Garry Walker leads the RCS Symphony Orchestra. Set and Costume Design Lecturer Robin Peoples works with BA Actor Edward Soper on perfecting his costume for The Jungle Book.

BEST6 RCS.AC.UK LEARN FROM THE BEST 7 As Scotland’s national conservatoire, These professional partnerships are embedded into the curriculum of we are uniquely placed to partner with all each programme so you may benefit of the national artistic companies and from learning alongside industry professional industries. experts from the beginning of your studies. We believe that the freedom of exchange between RCS students and our partners creates an extraordinary atmosphere where the artistic leaders of today engage with and inspire the performers of tomorrow.

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PARTNERSHIP8 RCS.AC.UK RCS PARTNERSHIPS 9 BUILT AROUND PERFORMANCE The whole range of the performing arts is offered at RCS so students can see everything from opera to Shakespeare, symphony orchestras to ballet, and jazz to contemporary performance – all under one roof.

Images: Snow Queen, 2016. RCS Symphony Orchestra in the Stevenson Hall, conducted by David Danzmayr. Graduate Katie Leung during a performance of The Hypochondriac.

Perform around the world “The students really shine Bridge Week Festival Students have the opportunity to perform outwith RCS and we A week-long festival of innovative devised work created and have strong relationships with theatres and concert halls across when they step onstage to performed by students from across the conservatoire. Got an Scotland including the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Citizens idea for a show? Bridge Week allows you the opportunity to Theatre (Glasgow), Royal Lyceum (Edinburgh) and Eden Court share the fruits of their labour pitch your idea, gain funding and work with your peers across (Inverness). Internationally, students have performed at festivals and all art forms to bring it to life in a professional venue. Previous venues around the globe with recent performances taking place with an audience. Their Bridge Week shows have been developed further and performed at Celtic Connections, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Shakespeare’s across Scotland, including at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Globe and the Royal Opera House. passion and dedication is Collaborate obvious for all to see.” As a student here, this is your time to meet fellow performing and production artists and work together to create innovative Phil Cunningham work, preparing you to be a well-rounded professional when you enter the industry. Artistic Director of Traditional Music DID YOU KNOW? We stage 500+ performances across music, dance, drama and opera every year, selling 52,000 tickets annually.

10 RCS.AC.UK PERFORM 11 Students from 63 nations study at RCS. Find out why our students, teachers and alumni make RCS such a distinctive place and how we live up to Glasgow’s reputation as the friendliest city in the world.*

A diverse, global arts community in Make friends for life the heart of Glasgow Many students graduate from RCS with a circle of friends from across the arts that they then have for life. Not only can alumni The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a diverse and inclusive provide work opportunities to one another, but they are also an institution which encourages students from across the world to important support network. study the performing arts here in the vibrant city of Glasgow. “My classmate Julie Brown and I decided to make a We want to work with the most committed, talented and passionate performance company together. We’ve been working students, and believe there is a unique creative power which now for 13 years, we’ve been off-Broadway, down in different voices, languages, bodies and backgrounds can bring London, across Europe and Scotland. It’s been an to the performing arts. incredible journey – we started off as really good friends and then something else creative came Students from around the world from that relationship.” With students travelling from across the world to study here, Johnny McKnight Graduate and Artistic Director, you can expect to learn alongside people from all continents. Random Accomplice This allows for a rich freedom of exchange to take place in your classes, expanding the breadth and depth of your knowledge. British Sign Language We also have active Erasmus+ and international exchange We offer the only performance degree for D/deaf or hard of hearing programmes, offering you the opportunity to study abroad for a students – the BA Performance in British Sign Language and term, as well as welcoming exchange students into your classes. English. This is a groundbreaking degree programme which is creating a new language of performance and challenging Inclusive and diverse industry perceptions. The programme has been running for We are proud of our commitment to diversity, inclusivity and three years and students around the conservatoire have engaged widening access, and we value and respect the identity of each in deep and creative collaborative work with BA Performance GLOBAL ARTS students. individual. By celebrating the diversity of all of our students, we believe we will greatly enrich the performing arts industry. We also aim to anticipate and respond positively to the needs of trans and gender diverse students and staff, enabling everyone to feel welcome, safe, and supported in achieving their potential and contributing as valued members of our community.

Images: Blue Monday jazz performance. *Rough Guides (2016) Students dance at an SU ceilidh.

COMMUNITY12 RCS.AC.UK GLOBAL ARTS COMMUNITY 13 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDENTS’ WELCOME UNION

American student Caroline Denis moved to Glasgow to fulfil her life’s ambition of becoming an actor. After taking part in a summer school in 2013, she knew RCS was the only place for her to study drama, and she reflects on her educational journey now as she approaches her final term on the BA Acting programme.

The RCS Student Union (RCSSU) During your studies is the lively, colourful heart of the | We’re right here on campus; our office is located within the I always knew I wanted to be an actor but I lacked the confidence I’ve had so many highlights whilst studying here. In the past Renfrew Street building and you can drop in any time in my own ability. I was looking into taking classes when I saw twelve months I’ve worked on four films, performed on stage in student experience at the Royal | Working with staff across RCS to improve your Alan Cumming perform his one-man play Macbeth on Broadway Glasgow and London, and auditioned for lots of roles for next year. Conservatoire of Scotland. educational experience and I was blown away. I thought, ‘this man must have had some Everything stemmed from taking part in Macbeth at RCS which, amazing training’, so I did some research and found out he studied for me, was like performing in another language and I was so Whether it’s helping you to get settled into this exciting chapter | Working with organisations like the National Union at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – and that was the start proud to work on this with my class. of your life, hosting events to bring you together or making your of Students and Conservatoires UK to amplify your voice of my journey to here. voice heard – the RCSSU is there for you. nationally and internationally Everyone on my programme is different – I am an American, | Being an informal ear when you’re experiencing things Scotland is significant to me. I have always loved to travel but when mature student – and yet we have all meshed into one strong, like homesickness and financial challenges I was looking at studying abroad I chose Scotland as I felt it had supportive unit. Yesterday was Thanksgiving and the whole class We’re here from day one something different to offer; it had a history, an edge, which I came round to my flat for a huge Thanksgiving dinner. I am so | Welcoming international students straight off the plane couldn’t get anywhere else. thankful for the people I have met on this programme; they have Coming together all made me a better person and a better actor. | Helping to move your luggage into Liberty House, Coming to Glasgow from New York is eye-opening. People here our student accommodation | Celebrating with ceilidhs, balls, trips, nights out (and in) are so nice and welcoming. There is so much art, architecture | Showing you the famous night life and scenery that | Being a platform to set up societies so you can meet others and creativity in the city. I love nothing more than going for a walk Glasgow and Scotland have to offer during Freshers’ Week who care about the same things as you and losing myself in the surroundings. I now consider Glasgow | Providing opportunities to stay active through RCS Sports my home. | Being there as you take a leap into this new, exciting part of your life | Building links with nearby universities to facilitate exciting interdisciplinary art form collaborations

“I chose Scotland as I felt it had something different Begin your journey with RCSSU RCSSU and say hello: [email protected] @rcsunion to offer; it had a history, an edge, which I couldn’t get @rcsunion anywhere else.” Image: Caroline performing in Macbeth, 2017. Image: Freshers’ Ball.

14 RCS.AC.UK INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | STUDENTS’ UNION 15 We’re proud of the impact RCS alumni make across the globe. Our graduates achieve remarkable successes in their fields. Visit rcs.ac.uk/alumni to find out more about our alumni and hear how their experience of studying at RCS has helped them become the artists they are today.

“My training at RCS benefited me hugely – you get three years of doing tons and tons of jobs. You’ll learn in a way you MAKE AN can’t in the industry.” James McAvoy Actor Watch: rcs.ac.uk/jamesmcavoy

IMPACT16 RCS.AC.UK ALUMNI 17 “RCS gave me all “I really miss the “RCS is the only drama the tools I needed atmosphere of RCS. school that teaches the to draw upon as a Three years went by so Nadine George technique professional actor.” fast – I spent the whole and I found it an incredibly time studying and seeing useful part of my actor shows at RCS and training.” around Glasgow.”

Sam Heughan Basia Binkowska Sarah Miele Actor, Outlander Winner of the Linbury Prize 2017 Actress, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Watch Sam: rcs.ac.uk/samheughan for Set Design Read more: rcs.ac.uk/sarahmiele Watch Basia: rcs.ac.uk/basiabinkowska

“My tutor Allan Neave “The partnership “Glasgow is an offered me the freedom between RCS and amazing place to be to try different things Scottish Ballet gave an artist. It’s full of and never said there me insight of what it creative people.” was anything I couldn’t was really like to be a do. This approach professional dancer.” worked for me.”

Sean Shibe Jamie Reid C Duncan BBC Music Magazine Award Dancer with Scottish Ballet Mercury Award-nominated nominated classical musician Watch Jamie: rcs.ac.uk/jamiereid composer and musician Read more: rcs.ac.uk/seanshibe Watch C Duncan: rcs.ac.uk/cduncan

“As a technical “It’s great to be a “The Acting programme designer, the diversity student in Glasgow – was flexible and allowed of performance there’s so much going on me to study and work opportunities RCS in the city and you have professionally at the same offered was the reason I contact with all of the time. During my studies I choose to study here.” orchestras and theatres performed in the National in Scotland.” Theatre of Scotland’s Black Watch which was an amazing experience.”

Grant Anderson Catriona Morison Jack Lowden Lighting Designer Opera singer and first British winner of Olivier Award-winning actor, Dunkirk, Watch Grant: rcs.ac.uk/grantanderson Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 War and Peace and Steven Watch Catriona: rcs.ac.uk/ Read more: rcs.ac.uk/jacklowden catrionamorison

18 RCS.AC.UK ALUMNI 19 “I wouldn’t have “RCS is a hub of creativity “As soon as I got stood a chance in the and is such an exciting here I knew this was professional world if it place to be.” the right path for me to wasn’t for my three years explore the agency of here. They were the performance-making.” most important years of my life.”

David Tennant Hannah Rarity Nic Green Actor, Dr Who, Broadchurch and BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Award-winning performance-maker Jessica Jones Musician of the Year, 2018 Watch Nic: rcs.ac.uk/cpp Watch David: rcs.ac.uk/davidtennant Read more: rcs.ac.uk/hannahrarity

“To be in such a positive “RCS is an institution “My studies here artistic environment, that tackles big pieces of allowed me to strengthen with so many outlets theatre and doesn’t shy my inner musician by for performance, away from making full, learning from lots of was fantastic.” polished productions.” established musicians in the conservatoire.”

Sarah Ayoub Kenneth MacLeod Daniel Ciobanu One half of chart-topping musical Theatre designer and illustrator Pianist, Arthur Rubinstein Piano group The Ayoub Sisters Read more: rcs.ac.uk/kennethmacleod Competition prize-winner Read more: rcs.ac.uk/sarahayoub Watch Daniel: rcs.ac.uk/danielciobanu

“I was given the “The Edinburgh “My time at RCS was chance to play roles I Festival gives you a creative, collaborative, wouldn’t necessarily be chance to show new enlightening and just the given externally – it gave art and show the great right amount of crazy.” me the confidence to go stuff that’s going on for more jobs.” in Scotland.”

Crystal Clarke Tom Poulson Krysty Wilson-Cairns Actress, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Co-Principal Trumpet with the Screenwriter, Forbes’ 30 under 30, 2017 Star Wars: The Last Jedi Västerås Sinfonietta Read more: rcs.ac.uk/krystywilsoncairns Watch Crystal: rcs.ac.uk/crystalclarke Watch Tom: rcs.ac.uk/tompoulson

20 RCS.AC.UK ALUMNI 21 GLASGOW: A CULTURAL POWER- HOUSE OF MUSIC, CREATIVE ARTS AND THEATRE*

There’s nowhere else quite like Glasgow – a city that blends the traditional with the cutting-edge, Scottish heritage with multi- cultural influences, and the grit with the glamour. Glasgow is recognised as a City of Culture, a UNESCO City of Music DID YOU KNOW? and the world’s friendliest city. Glasgow has the world’s That’s why we believe there’s no oldest surviving music hall, better place to study the performing The Britannia Panopticon. arts and build your community of friends, colleagues and fellow artists.

City of culture City of students We are proud to make our home in this multi-faceted city. And The artistic vibe and creativity of Glasgow is apparent everywhere Glasgow is home to more than 130,000 students, giving the city we’re in good company. It’s no coincidence that The Glasgow – from our many excellent museums and galleries (many of a vibrant and lively energy. Students from across the world School of Art, BBC Scotland, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, which are free to enter), to the vibrant street art and magnificent move to Glasgow to study, taking advantage of the excellent Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, National Theatre of Scotland Victorian architecture that appears unexpectedly around education system as well as the lower cost of living. and many more internationally-renowned arts companies are every corner. There are dozens of theatres, concert halls, live Students are well catered for in Glasgow; there are numerous all based in Glasgow. The close proximity of these professional music venues, pop-up events, fairs and festivals that cater for all student unions, clubs, societies and networking groups across the establishments feeds the artistic hunger and passion of the possible tastes. city for the growing student community. You will find a thriving Royal Conservatoire and our students. night life scene with many student nights and events hosted in the city centre and West End every night of the week.

Images: BA Musical Theatre students perform in Glasgow’s West End. BA Actors prepare for The Jungle Book in the city centre. Traditional Musicians Ellen Gira *The Telegraph and Aidan Moodie perform at St Andrew’s in the Square.

22 RCS.AC.UK GLASGOW 23 DID YOU KNOW? There are more than 130,000 students in Glasgow and the city has been recognised as the No.1 student city in the UK.+

City of the arts City of style There is always something exciting taking place in Glasgow, Glaswegians love to shop, and the ‘Style Mile’ through the heart especially within the performing arts. of the city has everything from high street chains to high end fashion. Glasgow is also a haven for boutique and independent Every year the city is home to festivals including the Glasgow shops, both in the city centre and the fashionable West End. International Comedy Festival, Celtic Connections, Bard in the Botanics, Tectonics Music Festival, Piping Live and the Glasgow International Jazz Festival. City of green The city is thriving with artists and creative organisations. It has The original Celtic name “Glaschu” means “Dear green place”. everything from the 13,000 capacity SSE Hydro arena to the From the Victorian splendour of Kelvingrove Park and Glasgow Green, to the countrified gentility of Pollok Park (complete with Britannia Panopticon, the oldest music hall in the world; from arts Travel: getting to Glasgow Travel: getting around Glasgow hubs such as the Centre for Contemporary Arts to the performance its own Highland cows), it is only ever a short walk, bus or cycle venue and home of Scottish Ballet, Tramway. journey to find a bit of nature within the city. Glasgow is well linked to the rest of the UK by road and you can Glasgow is a compact and easy city to navigate. By bus, train or travel from Glasgow to London, Paris, Dublin and Amsterdam subway you can travel into the city centre from the outskirts in For food lovers, Glasgow has a tremendous food reputation – Cost of living by plane in one hour. 15-20 minutes. Alternatively you can cycle (there is a good bike from the bustling eateries of Merchant City and the city centre, hire scheme around Glasgow) or even walk, taking in a park or Glasgow is not an expensive city to live in. The average cost for Only 4½ hours by train from London, Glasgow’s two main stations, to the world-wide flavours and styles available in the West End. shop on your way. Check out areas such as Byres Road, Ashton Lane, Finnieston, student rent in Glasgow is £108, which is below the national Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central, serve as major hubs Great Western Road and Sauchiehall Street for everything from average.* You will also find the rest of Scotland is a less expensive for the rest of Scotland. For international travellers, there are The majority of our students live in the city and walk to RCS traditional Scottish fayre to Mediterranean, Vietnamese, Indian, country to live and travel in, with the cost of living 20% lower three airports with direct links to the city: Glasgow Airport, each day. vegan, Russian, fusion or gourmet burgers. We even have a cat café. than in the rest of the UK**. Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport. For post-performance celebrations, Glasgow has a legendary night life scene and RCS is a stone’s throw away from popular “Glasgow is student spots including Sub Club, the Garage and Òran Mór. A night out in Glasgow is something tourists travel far and wide + Student.com, 2016 a spectacularly for; find out why when you arrive. *NatWest Student Living Index (2017) beautiful city” ** Scottish Development International *Condé Nast Traveller Images: Glasgow Clydeside. Concert at O2 Academy, Glasgow. Glasgow Green.

24 RCS.AC.UK GLASGOW 25 Voted the No.1 most beautiful country SCOTLAND in the world+ EDINBURGH

+Rough Guides, 2017 *Universities Scotland **HESA, 2015/16

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland We encourage students to explore Scotland during their studies. Festival City Royal Conservatoire of Scotland There is a lot more to Scotland than you think. Keep heading – it’s in our name and in our soul. north to explore Glencoe, the Cairngorms National Park, Oban Edinburgh is known as ‘Festival City’, hosting festivals for all of in Edinburgh and the Isles of Mull or Skye. Other places of interest include the performing arts, including the world’s longest running film We have close links with the Edinburgh Festivals to ensure our We are of Scotland, we are for Perth, St. Andrews, Dundee and Aberdeen to the north east – all festival, an international Art Festival, Book Festival, Jazz and Blues students are given opportunities on this international platform. accessible within a few hours’ drive. Festival and, of course, the Edinburgh International Festival and Scotland and we are ambassadors for Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Our MA Musical Theatre programme has been taking productions Whether it’s outdoor pursuits such as walking, skiing, surfing, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for more than a decade, with this beautiful country, attracting cycling, scuba diving, or historic sightseeing you prefer, Glasgow Each summer, every inch of Edinburgh is transformed into a Production and Music students also involved in creating new people from all over the world to is the perfect hub to explore Scotland. performing arts venue as the world’s best creators, directors, work alongside their drama peers. This includes a month-long run devisers, comedians and artists descend on the capital. Having of a fully staged musical theatre as well as two new platform pieces. come and learn here and experience such a renowned hub for the arts on our doorstep is a superb Study in Scotland resource, and students, staff and alumni from all of our disciplines Voice students have had the opportunity to perform at the all this majestic and beautiful More than 50,000 international students from more than 180 flock to the capital, either to take part in the festivals, or simply Edinburgh International Festival, with RCS Singers opening the land has to offer. countries choose to study in Scotland. The reputation of Scottish to soak up the atmosphere. Festival with Elgar’s The Apostles, singing alongside RCS alumna education is held in high regard around the world. Graduates Karen Cargill and conductor Edward Gardner. Students from Scotland may be a small country but it has plenty to offer. from Scotland are more likely to gain employment in graduate- the MA Classical and Contemporary Text programme have also Take a 30-minute journey in any direction from Glasgow by car level jobs, with 73% of Scottish graduates gaining employment “Glasgow might be considered the independently taken a variety of shows each year, and many of or train, and the whole of Scotland is opened up to you. straight after finishing their studies – compared to the UK average our BA Production Management and Technology students work of 68%*. RCS has an esteemed reputation for graduate employment cultural capital of Scotland, but we in Edinburgh during their summer break, putting their skills to Go north: The Highlands. Visit Loch Lomond, the Trossachs in Scotland, with 97.1% of graduate respondents in employment can’t deny that the Scottish capital, the test in the thousands of venues that spring up in the city. National Park and Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, all within half or further study.** Edinburgh, is a historic and majestic an hour of the city. “A fabulous production – the quality is outstanding. city. From the iconic castle perched The talent of the cast would rival anything you see Go east: The central belt. Visit historic sites in Falkirk and Stirling. “Who can deny that these high over the winding streets of the old Edinburgh is only 50 minutes from Glasgow and home to Edinburgh wild beaches, deep lochs and in the West End. I dare anyone to leave 9 to 5 Castle and, of course, the Edinburgh Festivals. town, to the smart Victorian new town, without a smile on their face.” craggy castles are some of the Edinburgh is a wonderful city to visit – Broadway World on 9 to 5 at the Edinburgh Go south: Dumfries and Galloway. Head for a daytrip to the Scottish Festival Fringe, 2016 Borders or pop over the border to visit Northern England. most wonderful and beautiful and less than an hour’s travel Go west: The Clyde Coast. Explore the beaches of the west coast sights in the world?” from Glasgow.” with some ice cream, fish and chips, and boat trips. Rough Guides, 2017 Condé Nast Traveller

26 RCS.AC.UK SCOTLAND | EDINBURGH 27 The RCS campus has been designed specifically for performing DID YOU KNOW? arts education and contains the very best facilities and RCS is surrounded by artistic neighbours and professional resources you will need during your studies. partners including The Glasgow School of Art, Scottish Opera, the National Piping Centre, Glasgow Film Theatre and the Theatre Royal.

Professional performance venues Whittaker Library There are five professional performance venues housed within The RCS Whittaker Library is home to one of the world’s most the Renfrew Street building, including the New Athenaeum comprehensive collections of performance materials for dance, Theatre (complete with an orchestra pit for up to 50 players), drama, music, production and film. You will benefit from the the Stevenson Hall (the prestigious concert space frequently expertise of our librarians and gain access to thousands of used by the BBC for recordings and live broadcasts) and the physical and electronic resources, audio and film collections. Alexander Gibson Opera School (a versatile performance space RCS is a hugely supportive environment and you can learn from used for full-scale opera productions). RCS is known as a centre experienced subject specialists, a learning technologist, an IT for top quality performance in Glasgow, and we sell more than trainer, support analysts and an archivist to ensure whatever your 50,000 tickets to audience members every year. learning style, you have all of the resources you need. “There’s a buzz about the place which I don’t experience elsewhere.” Production facilities Audience member, 2017 Production students can bring their visions to life in dedicated A CAMPUS workshops and design studios. Most production facilities are Rehearsal and practice facilities located within the Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks building, including a paintshop, wet and dry props rooms and a fully- We want to ensure every student has ample access to rehearsal and sized paint frame. One campus practice rooms so you get the most out of your learning experience at RCS. Across the campus we have 20 drama rehearsal rooms, | 5 professional 4 ballet studios and 90 practice spaces. Filmmaking performance venues Filmmaking students have access to a dedicated Digital Training | 90 practice rooms Recording studios Unit, which contains iMacs all equipped with Avid editing software. Additionally, there are three dedicated edit suites for our final We have three recording studios on campus, as well as a dedicated year including one fitted with Avid Symphony. | 20 drama rehearsal rooms jazz studio and three electroacoustic studios. Our newest | 3 fully-equipped recording studio consists of a huge 70 square metre live room, a vocal booth, and a separate control room, with all rooms recording studios linked via video and talkback, complete with a full size Steinway BUILT concert grand piano. We have a recording engineer on-site to | 4 state-of-the-art assist you and all studios are free for student use. Every student ballet studios concert is recorded, with copies made available to students to Take the tour help with your learning and development. | 110,000 volumes/books See our world-leading facilities for We have also invested in a high-quality, multi-camera video | 4 production classrooms recording and streaming system in two of our concert venues, yourself and take the virtual tour | 2 props workshops allowing the option to livestream or visually record concerts online: rcs.ac.uk/virtualtour and competitions. | 3 film edit suites | 1 Gyrotonic® studio

FOR28 YOURCS.AC.UK CAMPUS AND FACILITIES 29 STUDENT ACCOMMODATION STUDY ABROAD

Liberty House is the student | Pastoral care As a world-leading conservatoire and specialist institution Erasmus+ | Postal service with many international links, we encourage our students to accommodation for the Royal take part in study abroad opportunities throughout their time The Erasmus+ programme is a flagship European Union programme | On-site maintenance and housekeeping team Conservatoire of Scotland here. We have global connections with professional partners, for education, training, youth and sport that has been running | Electronic entry system other conservatoires and universities, and want you to have as for more than 30 years. It links RCS to 50 other higher education You can find Liberty House next to George Square, a short walk | 24-hour laundry many opportunities as possible to grow and realise your artistic institutions throughout Europe, including the Music and Arts from both major train stations, surrounded by shops, restaurants, University of the City of Vienna, the Academy of Performing Arts | Housekeeping team for kitchen and communal areas ambitions. cafés, bars and cultural sites. It is only a ten-minute walk from (Prague) and the Berlin University of the Arts. Many European the Renfrew Street building so you can save on transport costs Prices for Liberty House start at £125 per week for a classic en-suite We are resolutely international in our outlook and believe we students have spent time at RCS through this programme, and whilst enjoying being close to all Glasgow has to offer. room and up to £203 for a classic studio flat. Please note these can only flourish as individuals, artists and humans by closer many RCS students benefit from the opportunities presented international co-operation, and working collaboratively towards Liberty House has 181 rooms available and also welcomes students prices are for 2018; for up-to-date prices please visit: by visiting our neighbours and cultural allies in Europe. shared goals. Our students are international, coming from more from other universities, so it’s a great place to make friends studying libertyliving.co.uk. than 60 different countries, and there are lots of opportunities The UK Government has stated publicly that the around the city. Your rent includes: available for exceptional graduates, such as ours, on the world stage. is committed to continuing full participation in the Erasmus+ | All utility bills programme up until we leave the European Union. Successful Erasmus+ applications which are submitted while the UK is still a Facilities at Liberty House | Personal contents insurance International exchange Member State, even if they are not approved until after we leave, You can choose from a single or double study-bedroom or a | Internet access We have strong links with academic institutions in , North can continue beyond the point of exit. self-contained studio apartment with its own kitchen. America, and across Europe, and opportunities for “My Erasmus trip was a pivotal experience and took Facilities include: international exchange during your studies at RCS are available Private accommodation me to Berlin and Canada. The contacts I made during for students across all of the performing arts. We also welcome | Hi-speed wifi and data point access Glasgow is home to more than 130,000 students and there are these trips were invaluable. After graduating, I made students from international exchanges so our own RCS community | En-suite showers, toilets and washbasins in every room lots of private accommodation options available. The private the big leap to start my career in and I is further enriched by diverse experiences. | Bedroom furniture, including a desk accommodation database www.glasgowpad.org is a good place haven’t looked back since.” to start looking for your own accommodation. | Bicycle storage Catriona Morison MMus Opera graduate and BBC Cardiff | Television points Singer of the World Winner 2017 | 24-hour security Want to know more? | Comprehensive CCTV coverage We have a dedicated International and Student Experience Team | Reception open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week who are happy to chat through any questions you may have | On-site management team about studying here. Get in touch with us at: [email protected]

30 RCS.AC.UK STUDENT ACCOMMODATION | STUDY ABROAD 31 Music Professional partnerships give you unrivalled access in Scotland to side-by-side learning opportunities MUSIC: during your studies.

These industry links, combined with 90 minutes one-to-one tuition each week*, collaborative opportunities across the disciplines and the individual attention given to each student offers PROFESSIONAL musicians a distinctive learning experience. PARTNERSHIPS Our partners include: WITH ALL OF THE NATIONAL

COMPANIES *for performance/jazz/traditional students 32 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 33 GRADUATES WORK ALL OVER Music THE WORLD

98.2% of School of Music graduate respondents are in employment or further study.* (*HESA, 15/16)

Preparing you for the profession We work with every student to make sure you are the best musician you can be, and graduate from RCS equipped with the right tools for the profession. Your studies will include 90 minutes one-to-one tuition on your principal study each week. As well as classes on performance, technique, musicianship and critical artistry, you will have the opportunity to gain industry insight in business areas such as funding, performance contracts and entrepreneurial skills, allowing you to grow as a well-rounded musician, ready to succeed in the industry. Collaborate Perform with the best As one of the busiest performing arts venues in Scotland, you will RCS is the only place in Europe where musicians, composers, have many opportunities to perform at the Royal Conservatoire, dancers, actors, performers, devisers, filmmakers and production including in our regular lunchtime concert series Mondays artists are taught within the one campus. This unique environment and Fridays at One. Music students benefit from playing and makes it one of the most vibrant and creative places to study. observing a busy performance programme, with an average of Music performers collaborate with Composition students and “It’s an incredible school – six public music events taking place each week at RCS. We also may also have the chance to play for musical theatre, ballet and invite guest artists from across the world to visit students and opera productions. you’re thrown into ensembles perform in masterclasses and public concerts. Collaboration also takes place through our annual Bridge from day one.” Recent guest artists include: Makoto Ozone, Malcolm Martineau, Week festival and Options modules. Our aim for you is to use Nicola Benedetti, Christian Kluxen, Mnozil Brass, Steven these collaborative experiences to expand your knowledge and Osborne, Simon Keenlyside, Susan Graham, Colin Currie awareness, and build your own network of potential collaborators. Kyle MacCorquodale and Sir James MacMillan. Fourth year student and Principal Bass Trombone at the Hallé Orchestra

Images: Kyle MacCorquodale, fourth year student and Principal Bass DID YOU KNOW? Trombone at the Hallé Orchestra. Sir James MacMillan conducts There are more than 130 student Clara Lafuente Garcia and the RCS Symphony Orchestra at Glasgow’s City Halls. Nicola Benedetti rehearsing in the music events held in Glasgow, Stevenson Hall with music students. on average, every week.

34 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 35 Music Bachelor of Music “Prepare to be immersed in Year four a vibrant musical and inter- In the final year, your Performance or Composition studies extend disciplinary environment, where to include an Independent Project on a topic aligned to your principal (Honours) performance, professionalism study, ideally equipping you for an independent professional career and collaboration are core to or further study at Masters level. You will also have the opportunity to Four years, full-time work in professional contexts, which can be focused on a particular area every aspect of your studies.” of employment such as performance, education, entrepreneurship or rcs.ac.uk/bmus innovation. On graduating from the programme, our BMus graduates are flexible Head of Programme: Helen McVey musicians able to respond imaginatively, critically and professionally to Associate Head of Programme: Dr Diana Salazar current and future challenges. The distinctive blend of technical, inter- disciplinary, investigatory, exploratory and collaborative activities embedded in all four years of the BMus programme will equip you to adapt creatively to a range of professional environments. Why choose us? Year one Options | 90 minutes of individual performance or composition You will specialise in your principal study, receiving 90 minutes of individual Here are a small selection of our most popular modules you may tuition per week tuition per week (Performance/Jazz/Traditional Music). This individual study is choose to study during your time at RCS, in addition to your BMus core contextualised through specialist departmental classes which include group | 97.4% of BMus graduate respondents are in employment or curriculum: further study (HESA, 15/16) classes in technical skills, repertoire workshops and ensemble rehearsal | Acting | Our professional partners include the BBC Scottish and performance. Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, the Scottish To complement your principal study development you will extend your | Alexander Technique National Jazz Orchestra, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra all-round musicianship by exploring the links between aural, theory, analysis, | Classical Improvisation and the National Piping Centre style and repertoire in your particular pathway. Through the year one | Conducting Skills | Our teaching staff are highly regarded both as performers professional skills module, you will develop an understanding of self- | Effective Practice Techniques and educators – we employ some of the best teachers in the promotion, including the importance of high-quality marketing materials and | Film Music maintaining a professional web presence. You will also explore the relationship country, many of whom hold professional positions in national | Introduction to Music Psychology orchestras/ensembles and perform internationally between music and dance, drama, film and production in a module shared with | Music Technology and Sound Recording | Our programme of public events includes masterclasses by all first year students. | Orchestration internationally-renowned artists and an outstanding selection of concert opportunities for students Year two In year two, you continue to develop your all-round musicianship through The Bachelor of Music (BMus) undergraduate degree programme is our study of your principal study in performance or composition supported highly specialised music degree for performers and composers. We value by a range of contextual studies and professional skills. hard-working, talented and curious students and, in exchange, we provide an inspiring and supportive environment for you to excel. The four-year At this level you will expand your understanding of audiences by exploring programme is designed for you to become an expert in your chosen field ways of adapting your performances and compositions for different kinds through a wide range of practical experiences and creative challenges, of audiences and venues. As part of this, you will engage in a professional enabling you to discover and fulfil your individual potential. placement with a community organisation. The Collaborative Project enables you to develop and perform in a new Application details The BMus programme includes the following pathways: work which you will devise in collaboration with students from other Institution code: R58 | Performance disciplines, such as dance, drama, film, musical theatre or production. | Composition The second year also introduces Options modules. Options are a unique BMus (Hons) Performance: 300F | Jazz offering here at RCS, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests BMus (Hons) Composition: 302F and aspirations. The list of possibilities includes additional performance | Joint Principal Study BMus (Hons) Jazz: 303F | Traditional Music opportunities, a wide range of specialised topics in music, collaborative

BMus (Hons) Traditional Music: 250F Bachelor of Music (Honours) | Traditional Music (Piping) projects and modules that allow you to extend your knowledge in other artistic fields. BMus (Hons) Traditional Music (Piping): 251F All pathways are designed to inspire and support the next generation of professional musicians – this could include you. Year three Joint Principal Study (Hons): 301F We believe you are a professional in training and will offer proto-professional In year three you will continue to develop your musicianship and Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires contexts throughout your programme of study to enable you to develop your communication through principal study performance or composition, Application deadline: 1 October 2018 (UK/EU) learning to articulate with your chosen graduate destination. Through our supported through complementary studies in music education, artistic or 1 December 2018 (international) Options modules portfolio, we enable autonomous learning, which is enhanced research and essential skills for managing a portfolio career. by our high staff-to-student ratio. You will apply critical, analytical and research skills to deepen your Entry requirements: three passes at Scottish Higher level, You will work with outstanding staff and visiting professionals to develop understanding of performance or compositional process and practice. or two passes at A level, or for International Baccalaureate your individual performance skills. We provide you with opportunities to You will develop a strong understanding of how to manage your future students, a minimum score of 24 with three subjects at perform publicly, to undertake work placements in all areas of music, and career, through study of topics such as tax, contract law, royalties and Higher level. to develop the contextual and professional skills to become a musician copyright, business planning and arts fundraising. Our Teaching Musician equipped for the contemporary cultural landscape. module is aligned to current teaching approaches and policies, and you Auditions can opt to extend this module to include the DipABRSM (Instrumental/ Auditions are held from November. We also hold auditions Vocal Teaching) award. internationally and you can submit an audition electronically. Please see rcs.ac.uk/bmus for full information on audition requirements for each department.

36 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 37 Music “Our MMus/MA programmes Master of Music/ are designed with a high Master of Arts in Music degree of flexibility and choice, allowing you to structure MMus: Two years, full-time your degree in a way that will best meet your aims for MA: One year, full-time personal and professional Part-time pathways available development.” rcs.ac.uk/mmus

Head of MMus: Dr J Simon van der Walt

Why choose us? The MMus and MA share two core modules: Principal Study and Supporting Studies. Through Principal Study you will have, on most strands | Excellent graduate employment rate; 100% of MMus graduate of the programme, weekly 90-minute lessons with your principal teacher. respondents are in employment or further study (HESA, 2015/16) The Supporting Studies module is an individually-negotiated programme | Strongly focused on performance, but with substantial scope for of activities including coaching, performance classes, repertoire studies, intellectual and academic challenge for those considering rehearsals, and for singers, three or four languages. further study at doctoral level The Approaches to Critical Artistry module is shared across all Masters | Diverse programme of performance each year with more than programmes and gives you the opportunity to pursue an individual research 500 performances open to the public project in your own discipline. In each year of the programme, you have | RCS is one of Europe’s most multi-disciplinary higher education the opportunity to take up to 20 credits of Options modules drawn from institutions that encompasses the full range of performing the undergraduate programme. disciplines: dance, drama, music, production and film The MA programme concludes with the Negotiated Study module which | Benefit from the industry partnerships of RCS and work with takes place over the summer term. the very best professionals in the country

Choose to study music in Glasgow at postgraduate level through our specialist Graduate destinations MMus or MA programmes. You can study the following disciplines at Our Masters graduates work professionally in orchestras, ensembles and Masters level: opera houses in the UK and internationally. Many build portfolio careers, | Performance (Brass, Guitar and Harp, Keyboard, Strings, Timpani combining part-time and freelance performance with teaching, community and Percussion, Marimba, Vocal Performance, Woodwind) engagement and work in allied areas such as music administration. Please see the department specific pages for more information on RCS graduates from | Chamber Music each area. | Composition | Conducting | Historically Informed Performance Practice

(in partnership with the University of Glasgow) Master of Music/Master in Music of Arts | Jazz | Opera Application details | Piano Accompaniment Institution code: R58 | Piano for Dance (in partnership with Scottish Ballet) | Repetiteurship Please see rcs.ac.uk/mmus for individual | Scottish Music MMus/MA programme codes.

Our Masters programmes are for people who want to make music their Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires life’s work. Perhaps you aspire to become an opera singer, a concert artist or Application deadline: 1 October 2018 (UK/EU) orchestral musician; to accompany, compose or arrange; to work as a freelance or 1 December 2018 (international) instrumentalist or to be a conductor, music leader or animateur. You may be planning to coach or teach, either as the sole focus of your professional Entry requirements: 2.2 Honours undergraduate degree “The students joined the stellar life or as part of a portfolio career. Whatever your reason for applying, you woodwind principals of the Scottish will be able to refine and extend your musicianship in preparation for your Auditions next steps within the Royal Conservatoire’s School of Music. Chamber Orchestra in a concert Auditions are held from November. We also hold auditions We offer two Masters degrees, the one-year MA and the two-year MMus. The MA runs full-time for four terms, with the summer term dedicated to a internationally and you can submit an audition electronically. performance. This was not the largely independent project. The MMus in Historically Informed Performance Please see rcs.ac.uk/mmus for full information on audition apprentices joining the masters, Practice also runs on this pattern. The MMus occupies six terms across two requirements. years, with a summer break between the two years. A part-time pathway is nor even just a side-by-side concert. available for the MMus degree, as is a 120 credit exit award of the PGDip. This was a performance of one of the greatest pieces ever written.” The Herald

38 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 39 Music Brass Listen to John’s Chamber Music advice on how to We also welcome applications from individual candidates who are able to demonstrate an aptitude for and experience of chamber music, and a keen Head of Brass: John Logan audition at RCS: desire to work with others. The offer of a place will be dependent upon the rcs.ac.uk/brassaudition potential for viable ensembles to be formed. Why choose us? Our chamber music ensembles form part of a thriving performance community, | Busy schedule of masterclasses with visiting artists; recent with opportunities to collaborate both with fellow musicians and artists visitors include the Brodsky Quartet, the Nash Ensemble and from other disciplines. There are a number of RCS chamber music competitions the Danish String Quartet for ensembles to enter, as well as potential opportunities for performances | RCS is the only conservatoire in Europe to offer collaboration both in RCS and around Scotland. opportunities across all of the performing arts With the support of the family of Hilary Rosin, RCS runs a series of Sunday | Opportunity to perform with resident ensembles including morning chamber music concerts given by Scotland’s very best chamber Stevenson Winds and Red Note Ensemble musicians, featuring principals from the national orchestras and staff and The MMus programme in Chamber Music is the perfect fit for advanced students of RCS. We also host the annual Rosin Chamber Weekend which Why choose us? Teaching Staff performers wishing to immerse themselves in the world of chamber music. is another opportunity to welcome international visiting ensembles to RCS. This programme is designed primarily for existing chamber ensembles | Highest quality tuition from expert teachers, many of whom Ian BousfieldVisiting Professor who wish to further their development through study at Masters level. Teaching staff are also players in the national artistic companies John Wallace CBE Emeritus Professor The individuals making up the group will normally have undertaken formal Chamber music coaching is provided by experienced chamber musicians | Access to mentoring schemes with BBC Scottish Symphony Horn study beyond undergraduate level: as a team, you should be ready to commit and visiting specialists, including Joseph Swensen, Will Conway, Greg Orchestra, Scottish Opera and Scottish Chamber Orchestra, David Flack, Stephanie Jones, John Logan, to working together for the duration of the programme. Lawson, Matthew Trusler and Thomas Carroll of Trio Apaches. as well as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s Professional David McClenaghan and Hugh Potts Experience Scheme to learn from industry professionals Trumpet | Opportunity to rehearse with and obtain feedback from Nigel Boddice MBE, Peter Franks, John Gracie, players of national orchestras Sandy McGrattan and Mark O’Keeffe | 90-minute individual lessons on your Principal Study each week Trombone When you study composition at RCS, you will work with diverse and | Opportunity to undertake an additional performance study Lance Green, Simon Johnson and Christopher Stearn Composition talented staff, all of whom are practising artists with areas of specialist | Small class sizes allowing tutors more time to dedicate Tuba expertise. You will benefit from our professional partnerships with leading individual attention to each student Andrew Duncan and Anthony Swainson Head of Composition: ensembles and orchestras, and there will be unrivalled opportunities to | Access to the John Webb collection of over 450 historical Dr Gordon McPherson hear your work performed in professional venues. brass instruments Ophicleide and Cimbasso Tony George | International performing opportunities The performance of new work is at the core of the curriculum and we have a significant reputation for the celebration of contemporary and new music. | Cross-collaboration performance opportunities with other Historic Brass Plug, our critically-acclaimed annual festival, has become a renowned musicians including jazz and traditional music Tony George “We help composers reach their platform for showcasing new work where, over the past decade, we have | Excellent graduate employment success, with many of our full potential and encourage Graduate destinations premiered more than 500 works. students obtaining employment with the Royal Scottish National them to produce original, Additionally, as a student here, you will work across the disciplines and Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Opera Many of our graduates hold orchestral positions including: exciting work.” explore composition for film, opera, ballet and musical theatre, developing and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra | David Collins Second Trumpet, Ulster Orchestra your ideas without being restricted to a certain type of player or performance. The Brass department has a long tradition of excellence and a worldwide | Christopher Gough Principal Horn, RSNO reputation for training leading musicians. Our team of dedicated staff | Kyle MacCorquodale Principal Bass Trombone, Hallé Orchestra Why choose us? Graduate destinations includes many of Britain’s finest brass players such as Simon Johnson,

| Dávur Juul Magnussen Principal Trombone, RSNO Brass | Chamber Music | Composition | There are many opportunities for graduates to work with ensembles both Mark O’Keeffe and John Gracie, and all have international reputations as 100% of graduate respondents are in employment or further study | Andrew McLean Horn, Associate Principal Horn with RSNO in Scotland and further afield. Others set up their own groups, and some soloists, orchestral and chamber musicians. (HESA, 15/16) | Martin Murphy On trial as Associate Horn, RSNO | Professional partnerships both nationally and internationally may study for a teaching qualification. Increasingly, young composers are You will get a real sense of the professional world on the programme. As well | Cillian Ó Ceallacháin Principal Trombone with Scottish Opera including Robin Michael, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, looking for opportunities to try their hand in the more commercial market, as weekly classes in orchestral, ensemble and solo repertoire, individual | Tom Poulson Co-Principal Trumpet with the Vasteras Sinfonietta, Icebreaker, Psappha, New Music Players, Red Note, Garth Knox, for instance in the computer games industry. tuition on your principal instrument and additional performance study, there WorldBrass and Stockholm Chamber Brass Richard Craig, Kreutzer String Quartet, Scottish Ensemble, are also many performance opportunities, often in professional settings. Graduates include: | Hayley Tonner Horn, on trial with Scottish Ballet orchestra Glasgow New Music Expedition, Ensemble Modern and Students can take part in symphony, wind, opera and chamber orchestras, | Jay Capperauld Member of the inaugural RSNO Composers’ Hub Scheme | Martin Wright City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the Conservatoire de Paris and a diverse range of ensembles including the RCS Big Band and RCS Brass. | C Duncan Mercury Award prize nominee Principal Fifth Horn | Annual contemporary new music festival Plug which has Our ensembles give concerts regularly throughout Scotland and have also premiered 500+ new works | John Harris Co-Director of Red Note Ensemble performed in many countries internationally such as China, , Denmark, Want to find out more? | Collaborative opportunities with artists from across the | Claire McKenzie Co-founder of award-winning company Noisemaker , Malta and . Video lessons from the Brass department are available on request, subject to performing arts, including working with dance students to create | Lewis Murphy Young Composer-in-Residence, Glyndebourne availability – please email [email protected] to book your online lesson. new compositions for new choreographic works | Matt Rogers Doctoral Composer in Residence at Royal Opera | Study in one of the busiest performing arts venues in Scotland with | Jennifer Walshe Composer, performer and visual artist numerous opportunities for your work to be performed live | Gareth Williams First Composer in Residence for Scottish Opera | Excellent staff-student ratio Teaching staff Linda Buckley, David Fennessy, Dr Drew Hammond, Dr Alistair MacDonald, Dr Stuart MacRae, Dr Gordon McPherson and Dr Oliver Searle Watch alumnus Christopher Gough talk about Visiting Professors his experience at RCS and with RSNO: Sir James MacMillan CBE and Judith Weir CBE rcs.ac.uk/cgough

40 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 41 Music “We believe passionately “Students come from Conducting that there is no single way to Guitar and Harp all over the world to work in conduct, and that everyone one of the most active guitar Artistic Director of Conducting: Professor Garry Walker Head of Guitar and Harp: Professor Allan Neave has to find their own way. and harp departments Creativity and flexibility are to be found.” our currency. This is why our department normally consists of only four students and this allows us to maximise the amount of podium time we can offer.”

Why choose us? Leverhulme Conducting Fellowship Why choose us? Graduate destinations | Extensive professional links offer unmatched opportunities to Each year in addition to our Masters programme we offer a highly prestigious | 90-minute lesson in your principal study each week Guitar and Harp graduates have gone on to further study in the US and observe and collaborate with the country’s major orchestras, two-year Leverhulme Conducting Fellowship. The Conducting Fellows play | Collaborate with performing artists from across RCS including Europe, become heads of university departments, international concert including the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Opera a major role in a wide variety of our performance activities, in both rehearsal composers, actors and dancers solo artists, orchestral principal harpists, teachers in private practice and and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and performance, and will work closely with Professor Garry Walker, the | Opportunity to undertake an additional performance study high schools, and festival directors. Red Note Ensemble, and other specialist tutors, conducting consultants | Close links with the national companies means you will have the | Excellent partnerships and links to industry; partnerships include Guitar graduate Sean Shibe was the first guitarist to be admitted to the and visiting conductors. opportunity to build a strong professional network Big Guitar Weekend, Celtic Connections, Classical Guitar Retreat, prestigious BBC New Generation Artists Scheme and the only solo guitarist | The programme is flexible to offer a clear focus on performance, The Conducting Fellows will also act as assistants at the BBC Scottish Symphony Ullapool Guitar Festival, European and Guitar Youth to have received a Borletti-Buitoni Fellowship. Sean has been nominated with substantial scope for both interdisciplinary collaboration Orchestra to both Chief Conductor Thomas Dausgaard and Conductor Orchestra, NECGS Concert Series, Sphere Concert Series, National for a BBC Music Magazine Award for his recent album Dreams and Fancies, and intellectual and academic challenge Emeritus Donald Runnicles. Youth Guitar Ensemble and International Guitar Festivals (London) which debuted at No. 3 in the Classical Album Chart.. | Weekly aural classes dedicated solely to conductors | Links with several national companies, enabling harpists to play Harp alumni include: | Our conductors achieve great success in international competitions, Graduate destinations alongside professional musicians, including the Royal Scottish | Mary Ann Kennedy Scottish musician, composer, radio/television including the Solti Competition, James Conlon Conducting Prize at Graduates progress to work in the professional field. National Orchestra, Scottish Opera and the BBC Scottish presenter and music producer the Aspen Music Festival and the Augsburg International Recent examples include: Symphony Orchestra | Helen Thomson Acting Principal Harp BBC Scottish Conductors’ Competition | Vast number of performance opportunities each academic session | Fergus Macleod Recipient of the English National Opera Symphony Orchestra | Expert teaching team with regular guitar masterclasses from Our postgraduate Conducting programme will provide you with the Charles Mackerras Fellowship | Louise Vickerman Principal Harp Utah Symphony Orchestra comprehensive and integrated training required of a professional conductor. | Ciarán McAuley Resident Conductor of the José Antonio Escobar, Marcin Dylla, Marco Tamayo, You will concentrate on the technique and craft of conducting through Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra Lorenzo Micheli and Otto Tolonen Teaching staff practical experience with the RCS Symphony Orchestra, the Alexander | Numerous harp masterclasses; recent guests include Naoko Yoshino, | Jessica Cottis Previously Assistant at the Sydney Symphony, and Guitar Gibson Opera School at RCS and a variety of classical and contemporary Ruth Potter, Sioned Williams and Lucy Wakeford now Principal Conductor of the Glasgow New Music Expedition Professor Allan Neave Head of Department ensembles. | Holly Mathieson Assistant Conductor, Under the visionary leadership of international guitar virtuoso, Professor Pavel Steidl International Fellow You will receive masterclasses and learn from the best conductors in their Royal Scottish National Orchestra Allan Neave, the Guitar and Harp department is the ideal place to develop Matthew McAllister, Peter Stewart and Ian Watt field, includingMartyn Brabbins and Joseph Swensen. Through individual | Jiˇrí Roženˇ Assistant Conductor, Czech Philharmonic your musical talents and performance skills. Jamie Akers Early guitars/lute lessons, in-house and external opportunities and a range of supporting Learning from a team of distinguished professional guitarists and harpists, Malcolm MacFarlane Fretboard harmony and improvisation modules, you will develop the perception, listening skills, and self-awareness Teaching Staff you will be supported in your development to become a successful, required to become a responsive leader in rehearsal and performance. Mandolin well-rounded musician who enters the profession fully-equipped with Artistic Director of Conducting Barbara Pommerenke-Steel We believe that diversity and flexibility are key to your future employability. Professor Garry Walker the necessary skills to succeed. As a conductor here you will be exposed to a varied contemporary music Harp Lecturer With an emphasis on preparing you for a professional career as a player, programme including working with Red Note Ensemble, our Composers’ Sharron Griffiths and Pippa Tunnell Dr Alasdair Mitchell the broad curriculum of the department includes:

Ensemble and in the annual contemporary new music festival, Plug. and Harp | Guitar Conducting International Fellow We are looking for highly motivated, inquisitive and intelligent musicians | Performance classes Donald Runnicles to work with us to create the next generation of conductors. | Chamber music | Technique classes | Teaching musician classes | Orchestral studies

There are many concert opportunities available to play as a soloist or a chamber musician. You can also participate in competitions and play in one of the many student ensembles, both within RCS and externally. You are also able to study other aspects of the profession including teaching, academic research and to learn the business skills necessary to survive in today’s . There are numerous collaborative opportunities to work within different departments across RCS including with the acting, musical theatre and dance departments. Our contemporary music festival, Plug, provides the perfect opportunity for you to work closely with emerging composers.

42 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 43 Music “The Royal Conservatoire Historically Informed Jazz is a dynamic conservatoire bursting with potential and Performance Practice Head of Jazz: Professor Tommy Smith creativity. It’s the place you want to be if you desire to Head of MA Music: Dr J Simon van der Walt be the best you can be.” Delivered in partnership with

Why choose us? Why choose us? Graduate destinations | Participate in workshops, rehearsals and potentially performances | The Jazz teaching team includes many of the best educators | Jazz graduates have been recipients of the prestigious Yamaha in collaboration with leading ensembles, such as the Dunedin and highly-acclaimed jazz performers in the UK Jazz Scholarship, with bassist David Bowden and pianists Peter Consort and Concerto Caledonia | Close links to the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and its Johnstone and Utsav Lal obtaining scholarships; Peter and Utsav | Benefit from access to facilities including seminar and practice rooms, international guests will enable you to attend rehearsals and have also recorded a CD for the cover of Jazzwise magazine, the University of Glasgow and the Royal Conservatoire libraries, performances, and watch professionals at work and performed at the Houses of Parliament audio labs, recording studios and the Royal Conservatoire’s | Utsav Lal has also performed at the Carnegie Hall in | An opportunity to audition for the Tommy Smith Youth Jazz concert halls and studios Orchestra and perform regular concerts in Scotland, as well | Graduates Brodie Jarvie and John Lowrie have performed at the | Study in a UNESCO City of Music; Glasgow offers enormous as recording for Spartacus Records London Jazz Festival, as well as presenting their own successful opportunities to become involved with music-making at a jazz concerts in Edinburgh and Glasgow | There are many venues in Glasgow where you’ll have the professional level | Brodie Jarvie, Michael Butcher and Stephen Henderson have opportunity to perform live | Learn in an environment where there is ample opportunity for performed in collaborating with German jazz musicians, ensemble playing, leading to the development of valuable | Record and mix your own music in our recording studios with as part of UNESCO City of Music and Creative City Network opportunities to release your own album musical team working and interpersonal skills | Joe Williamson and his group Square One released their debut | Fridays at One and Blue Mondays concert and masterclass series album in 2017, following their win of the prestigious Peter Whittingham Historically Informed Performance Practice is offered as an MA and featuring guest teachers; past clinicians include Bob Minzter, Jazz Award delivered jointly by RCS and the University of Glasgow. The programme will Mike Stern, Makoto Ozone, Courtney Pine, Branford Marsalis, provide you with opportunities to develop your insight and experience in | Many graduates and their bands have featured on BBC Jazz at David Liebman, Peter Erskine, Paolo Fresu, Randy Brecker historical performance practice of music through a combination of vocal the Quay, including Square One, David Bowden’s Mezcla, Fat-Suit, Historically Informed Performance | Jazz Practice and Arild Andersen or instrumental study, performance-related academic research and through Graham Costello’s Strata and Joe Williamson working with professional ensembles. | ‘Jazz at the Chimp’ events feature student-led projects on a monthly basis Teaching staff Using the staff expertise and facilities of both institutions, this programme is a unique opportunity to study alongside world-class performer-scholars The Jazz department at the Royal Conservatoire is led by the internationally- Mario Caribe, Alyn Cosker, Tom Gibbs, Chris Greive, Paul Harrison, within both university and conservatoire environments. renowned saxophonist Professor Tommy Smith. Tommy is a major force Kevin MacKenzie, Tom MacNiven, Louise Mochan, Peter Johnstone, Paul Towndrow and Jacqui Dankworth Your study will involve attending seminar series, practical presentations and in European jazz and has a reputation for producing successful musicians a practical portfolio. You will also be assessed by dissertation and through and new voices within the UK jazz scene. a performance recital. In our dedicated jazz studios, you’ll study the essentials of chord-scale harmony, As an accomplished performer, you will find that this programme will improvisation, classic repertoire, ear training, composition, notation, history, enhance your performance skills and knowledge with detailed, rigorous music business and arranging. Our vision of jazz is comprehensive and study of historical performance practice (particularly of music of the 17th inclusive, and you’ll be introduced to the full range of contexts from solo and 18th centuries). and ensemble work through to big band settings. If you are aspiring to perform professionally or wishing to undertake Jazz study at the Royal Conservatoire is an extremely high level of training, historical research relating to performance practice, or both, this programme aimed at cultivating your development as a creative and versatile jazz musician. Both the BMus and MMus programmes explore jazz in the broadest is designed for you. possible terms, and both provide opportunities to play, perform, compose Teaching Staff and record in many different styles. The BMus programme is the only full-time degree level jazz course in Scotland Professor John Butt University of Glasgow and offers many creative and artistic opportunities to you as a performer Dr David McGuinness University of Glasgow across a wide-ranging curriculum. Professor David Watkin Royal Conservatoire of Scotland The MMus pathway, for advanced study of jazz, offers the chance to further hone your performance and compositional skills and to develop your musical versatility and creativity to the highest level.

“This Masters programme draws on the expertise of both the University of Glasgow and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, offering a rigorous research focus alongside Our jazz students have won the celebrated Peter Whittingham Award and a rich performing environment.” Image: Laura Jurd performs alongside the RCS Jazz Orchestra, 2017. the Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year several times.

44 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 45 Music “The Keyboard department “This Masters programme Keyboard has become a destination of Piano Accompaniment focuses on employment choice for students from the opportunities for students; Head of Keyboard: Professor Aaron Shorr Programme Lecturer: Scott Mitchell UK, Europe, Asia and the USA. we can tailor the programme to The international faculty of suit your artistic requirements distinguished teachers and Why choose us? and prepare you for the performers work closely together | Scholarships available profession.” with our students, using generous | Performance-focused programme Why choose us? performing opportunities to | Collaborative opportunities with students from across build a community of shared the performing arts disciplines | Competitive scholarships | High graduate employment rate | 90-minute individual lesson each week with your tutor practice and knowledge.” Piano Accompaniment is a varied and challenging postgraduate programme, | Steinway Model B grands in all dedicated piano teaching and The programme provides a wide range of choice for assessment, including led by lecturer and piano accompanist, Scott Mitchell, alongside a team practice rooms studio recordings, commissions of new collaborative works, independent of highly experienced professional accompanists and chamber musicians. | Opportunity to audition for the annual concerto to perform with projects and full length recitals. Recent masterclasses for accompanists have the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Additionally, our students regularly win top prizes in many international You will engage in a wide range of collaborative opportunities to prepare included notable artists such as Roy Howat, Simon Lepper, Malcolm you for this demanding profession, working with students and lecturers from Martineau, Susan Tomes and Ashley Wass. | Multitude of performance opportunities, including regular showcase competitions. Recently, students have won major prizes at the Rubinstein all departments at RCS. Developing core accompaniment skills forms the concerts, prestigious concerto opportunities, piano festivals, Competition in Tel Aviv, the UNISA South competition, Ciurlionis foundation of the programme. In addition to the extensive development Graduate destinations competitions and chamber music Competition and Philharmonic Competition. Other competition successes include the Prix du Piano Interlaken Classics (Switzerland), the of standard accompaniment repertoire, additional supporting skills are Students from this programme have forged professional careers as | Internal competitions with prize money opportunities Sheepdrove Competition, Andre Dumortier Piano Competition (), also cultivated in weekly group classes including: sight-reading, orchestral accompanists and work for a wide range of institutions and organisations | Cutting-edge video technology, recording, documentation and the Royal Over-Seas League, (Over-seas Prize) and Moray (1st Prize), Yamaha reductions, transposition, figured bass, choral accompaniment, vocal and throughout the world. Graduates also work in the fields of music education, peer feedback provide innovative structures for highly Competition (UK), Bromsgrove International Competition, Estonia (Tallinn instrumental coaching and languages. MMus Accompanists also enjoy arts management and administration, and music in the community, where creative learning and development 1st Prize), Lagny sur Marne and Piano Campus (), Vines (Spain), Chieri extensive performing opportunities, whether in concerts, competitions or an MMus degree is highly valued. | Varied programme of masterclasses from distinguished visiting artists; (Italy), Maria Callas (Greece), EU Competition (Prague), Sparkasse Chamber accompanying students. recent visitors include Nikolai Lugansky, Steven Osborne, Music Competition (Frankfurt) and Isidor Bajic (). We also offer annual Idil Biret, Olga Kern, Andrei Gavrilov, Richard Goode, Angela concerto performance opportunities with the prestigious Royal Scottish Hewitt, Bernard d’Ascoli, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, Leslie Howard, National Orchestra and the RCS Symphony Orchestra. Elisabeth Leonskaja, Malcolm Martineau and Pascal Rogé “This Masters programme Piano for Dance focuses on employment The Keyboard department will develop your individual skills in a supportive, Graduate destinations opportunities for students; innovative and challenging environment. Our staff bring a wealth of Many of our graduates have successful and diverse performing careers. Programme Co-ordinator: Alan Costello experience to their teaching and enjoy active performing and recording Others have gone on to teach around the world, including at the Szechuan we can tailor the programme to Keyboard Accompaniment | Piano for | Piano Dance careers. You will benefit from their expertise in your weekly one-to-one Conservatory and Kunming University in China. suit your artistic requirements lessons as well as participating in regular performance classes. One of our most recent graduates Daniel Petrica Ciobanu won 2nd Prize Delivered in partnership with and prepare you for the Students may also elect to share their one-to-one lessons between two and Audience Prize at the 2017 International Rubinstein Piano Competition, profession.” principal study teachers, a practice which is encouraged and supported by Tel Aviv. the department. The department also runs an innovative, internal digital platform where all performance classes and concerts are recorded for our Teaching staff students to consult throughout their studies. This is supported by a rich array Associate Head of Keyboard of peer and tutor feedback and has become one of the key innovations Professor Fali Pavri in the department, enabling students to watch, listen and reflect on Why choose us? From the earliest stages of training, students accompany all aspects of work their playing as well as supporting the work and development of their International Fellow of Piano with RCS and Scottish Ballet, in dance classes, rehearsals and education | Scholarships available peers. Our performing, teaching and practice facilities are world class. Steven Osborne projects. Additionally, you will study exam syllabus work, accompaniment | 90-minute individual lesson each week with your tutor The Stevenson Hall plays host to regular live recital broadcasts for BBC Visiting Professor of Piano skills, dance forms, dance vocabulary and core ballet and class repertoire. Radio 3 and the prestigious Scottish International Piano Competition. Students William Fong | Extensive performance opportunities Graduate destinations may also make CD quality recordings in our state-of-the-art recording studio. Research Fellow | Variety of practical opportunities, including regular Scottish Ballet Company rehearsals, BA Modern Ballet classes, Our graduates have gone on to work extensively within the dance world, Piano students benefit from dedicated resources, including a suite of piano Roy Howat syllabus and rep classes including at Scottish Ballet, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Birmingham practice rooms and teaching rooms. Each piano practice room has a Steinway Visiting Artist in Improvisation Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Northern Ballet, Mathew Bourne’s New Model B grand and all piano teaching rooms are equipped with two Model | Tuition at both RCS and Scottish Ballet Anto Pett Adventures, Royal Ballet, Canadian National Ballet, Queensland B Steinways. There are also six Model D Steinways and one Bosendorfer | Use of the state-of-the-art facilities at both Scottish Ballet’s Piano Ballet, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Royal Ballet School, 280VC in our concert halls and recording studio. headquarters, Tramway, and at RCS Jonathan Plowright, Victor Sangiorgio, Petras Geniusas, Canadian National Ballet School, Dance School of Scotland, Royal Academy | Benefit from professional relationships with national and Additionally, we operate a free loan system where students may take upright Sinae Lee, Isobel Anderson, Norman Beedie, of Dance and Ballet West. international training institutions including Royal Ballet, to use in their accommodation during the academic year. Principal Bing Bing Li and James Willshire study lessons and weekly performance classes are also complemented by a Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Central School Teaching staff Accordion wide variety of supporting study options, including classical improvisation, of Ballet and Accademia Nazionale Di Danza (Rome) Djordje Gajic Principal Conductor, Scottish Ballet conducting, piano technique, organ and harpsichord seminars and French The MMus Piano for Dance programme is an innovative postgraduate degree, Richard Honner Organ repertoire classes with world renowned pianist and scholar, Roy Howat. delivered in partnership with Scottish Ballet. Utilising the resources and David Hamilton Lecturer in Improvisation and Class Repertoire Opportunities to perform are one of the key drivers of the department. facilities of both institutions, the programme offers a unique mix of professional Karen MacIver In addition to regular showcase concerts, masterclasses, an annual Piano Harpsichord tutelage and practical application, aimed at supporting the needs of each Company Pianist, Scottish Ballet Festival and the Plug contemporary music festival, keyboard students may also Jan Waterfield individual student. Pianists aspiring to work within the professional dance Brian Prentice compete in multiple internal competitions, including a concerto competition, sector receive regular mentoring from industry-established dance musicians Mozart piano concerto competition, duo-piano competition, Debussy prize, and teachers. The programme also offers the opportunity to gain a wide range Lecturer in Contemporary Improvisation Carus duo piano and strings prize and the Governors’ Recital prize. Prizes of appropriate experience, working within a professional environment Signy Jakobsdottir for these internal competitions total in excess of £6,000 per year. alongside RCS and Scottish Ballet’s artistic staff and dancers.

46 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 47 Music “The Alexander Gibson Opera Opera School has one of the best opera programmes in the UK. It is Head of Opera: Philip White designed to equip the young singer of today with all the tools required to be a fully- rounded professional opera performer.”

Why choose us? The Vocal department teaching staff is a group of experienced and committed teachers, led by internationally-renowned lecturer, Professor Stephen | We have a close relationship with Scottish Opera, with students Robertson. We regularly welcome guest artists to give masterclasses participating in workshops and collaborative projects; many to students; recent artists have included Sir Thomas Allen CBE, Susan graduates have progressed to join Scottish Opera’s prestigious Graham, Kathryn Harries, Dame Felicity Palmer, John Treleaven, Emerging Artists programme Roderick Williams, Simon Keenlyside and Malcolm Martineau. | Two weekly 45-minute vocal lessons | Regular performing and collaborative opportunities across Graduate destinations other RCS departments Recent graduates have been offered places on the Covent Garden Jette | Busy masterclass schedule Parker scheme, the National Opera Studio, the Welsh International Academy | Excellent staff-student ratio of Voice, the International Opera Studio Staatsoper Berlin, the Salzburg | Frequent visits from professional companies and agents including Festival Young Singers Project, Opera Studio Bregenz Festival, the Verbier Glyndebourne Festival Opera, the Bayreuth Festival, Independent Academy, as well as contracts in fully professional houses including the Opera, British Youth Opera and the Britten Pears School Royal Opera House, Staatsoper Berlin, Deutsche Oper Berlin, English National | Excellent record of student successes at international competitions Opera, Scottish Opera, Opera North, Welsh National and Royal Opera Den including the Neue Stimmen and Clonter Opera prize Norske. | Opportunity to learn from guest coaches from all over Europe; recent Opera alumni include: guests include David Cowan, Joyce Fieldsend, David Gowland, | Rebecca Afonwy-Jones Mats Knutson, Anthony Negus, Rachel Nicholls, Ingrid Surgenor | Peter Auty and Duncan Williams | Dominic Barberi Cardiff Singer of the World finalist, 2017 Opera at its best is a perfect combination of music and drama. The Masters | Jeni Bern Opera programme at the Alexander Gibson Opera School within RCS aims | Lee Bisset to reflect this, offering an equal combination of study in both the musical | Jason Bridges and dramatic aspects of the art, coupled with advanced study of the other | Richard Burkhard attributes necessary to create the fully-developed opera singer for the 21st | Karen Cargill century. Being part of the only conservatoire in Europe which educates | Stephen Chambers students in all of the performing arts means you will be studying within a | Michel de Souza distinctive cultural environment. | Anush Hovhannisyan Cardiff Singer of the World finalist, 2017 | Lisa Milne At RCS, we consider that acting and singing have equal importance for an | Catriona Morrison Cardiff Singer of the World winner, 2017 operatic performer and our teaching priorities aim to reflect this. Every singer | Daniel Ohlmann will receive in-depth tuition in the core skills of acting, movement and | Elin Pritchard stagecraft, as well as comprehensive vocal and language training. | Jung Soo Yun The main emphasis of the the Royal Conservatoire is learning through | Svetlina Stoyanova Neue Stimmen competition winner, 2017 performance, across a wide range of styles and languages, in close imitation | Kate Valentine of the way you will continue to learn when you leave us and take up your place in the profession. “The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has been ranked in Repetiteurship the top three places in the world to study the performing arts. Scholarships are available. The quality and attention to As a repetiteur student, you will work and study as part of our internationally- A large part of your training will be in practical sessions, playing for classes, reputable Alexander Gibson Opera School. You will work regularly with the opera scenes rehearsals, full productions and, where appropriate, conducting. detail of its opera productions Head of Opera and guest coaches. Alumni have gone on to study and work at the highest level, at the National certainly supports this Opera This programme will give you the opportunity to learn and study all of the Opera Studio, the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme (Royal Opera House), core and related skill sets: piano lessons, languages, coaching, continuo English National Opera, Opera North and Scottish Opera, as well as opera accolade.” playing, style ad repertoire. You will also have the option of following the houses in Europe. Conducting programme. Bachtrack

48 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 49 Music “Whatever your destination Strings might be as a musician, creative adaptability will be Head of Strings: Professor David Watkin essential. Whether your heart is set on solo, chamber or orchestral playing, nowadays you will encounter everything you need at RCS from early music to contemporary music and improvisation.”

Why choose us? | 90-minute individual lesson on your principal study Graduate destinations | An international teaching team, with many years of education and | David Bamaung Assistant Principal Viola, Welsh National Opera performing experience – many hold positions in the national artistic companies | Javier Fernandez Diaz Profesor de Violin at Conservatorio Profesional “Garcia Matos” de Plasencia | Regular masterclasses from the world’s leading string performers, including Nicola Benedetti, Joseph Swensen (Visiting Professor), | Clara Hernandez Profesora de Violin at Conservatorio Ralph Kirschbaum, Raphael Wallfisch, Alina Ibragimova, Profesional de Musica Esteban Sanchez de Merida Lutsia Ibragimova and Rinat Ibragimova, the Brodsky Quartet | Jiˇrí Kabát Professor of Viola at the Prague Conservatoire and and Pedro de Alcantara (Visiting Professor) member of Prague Philharmonic String Quartet | Meaningful connections with world-class professional ensembles, | Katrina Lee Principal 2nd Violin, Scottish Ballet including regular proto-professional collaborations with Scottish | Maxwell Quartet Selected as Tunnell Trust and Park Lane Group Ensemble, Red Note Ensemble, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Young Artists; Winners of the 9th Trondheim International Scottish Opera and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Competition | Side-by-side chamber music opportunities with ensembles | Wouter Raubenheimer Principal Viola, Stavanger Chamber including Hebrides Ensemble and the Brodsky Quartet Orchestra and Principal Viola, Chamber Orchestra of Europe | Duncan Strachan Artistic Director of the Loch Shiel Festival Be part of one of the most dynamic strings programmes in Europe. Your 90-minute individual principal study lesson is enhanced by regular | Erik Vardanyan Suzhou Symphony Orchestra masterclasses, performance classes and orchestral classes, all underpinned | Veronika Vardpatrikyan Assistant Principal Viola, by regular, co-ordinated technique classes. We have a vibrant chamber music Yerevan Symphony Orchestra, Armenia programme – from a ‘fugal listening’ assignment in Years 1 and 2, to a Masters in Chamber Music. Teaching staff Along with the most up-to-date approaches to teaching and learning – Violin including video analysis, online peer assessment and mutually constructed William Chandler, Leland Chen (Visiting Artist), Ruth Crouch, feedback – our international team of teachers represent the major pedagogical Francis Cummings, Bernard Docherty, Tamás Fejes, Andrea Gajic, traditions of Europe, Russia and the USA. Many of them are drawn to Glasgow Chris George, Donald Grant, Katie Hull, Maya Iwabuchi, Greg Lawson, as principal players in Scotland’s world-renowned national companies. Gina McCormack, Angus Ramsay, Laura Samuel and Justine Watts You may also benefit from working with our Visiting Professors Pedro de Viola Alcantara and Joseph Swensen. Pedro is carrying out groundbreaking Jane Atkins, Dr Lev Atlas, Scott Dickinson, Tom Dunn and work here at RCS, creatively challenging staff and students alike. Joseph is Duncan Ferguson a Visiting Professor of international-renown who teaches students on an Violoncello individual basis, and is also available to coach chamber musicians. Robert Irvine, Aleksei Kiseliov, Martin Storey, Betsy Taylor, We encourage students to take a broad but integrated approach to the studies Professor David Watkin and Alison Wells around their principal study, forging connections between technique and Double Bass creativity, musicality and theory – ‘head’ and ‘heart’. Today’s audiences Tom Berry, Ana Cordova, Iain Crawford and Nikita Naumov “It was a great performance, demand something more from creative artists and we aim to support you Baroque Violin blessed by the professionals, to develop as an integrated performer. Huw Daniel and Ruth Slater but stimulated by the energy, At our Wildcard Thursday classes the surprise guest can be anything from a Baroque Viola jazz musician to an actor, a movement specialist to a folk musician. Anything Alfonso Leal drive, and sheer hell-for-leather can happen. All of these skills and broadening experiences, which may seem Chamber Music peripheral, can one day fundamentally inform your music-making. enthusiasm of the students.” Will Conway, Greg Lawson and Joseph Swensen With all of the performing arts disciplines on campus, RCS is the natural environment where creative cross-disciplinary, collaborative and experimental The Herald on Scottish Ensemble and work can flourish as part of the curriculum. RCS Strings Ensemble concert Strings

50 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 51 Music “The facilities in this “The orchestra Timpani and Percussion department are amongst the best in Europe. Students has a vivid, Head of Timpani and Percussion: Kurt-Hans Goedicke benefit from having access animated sound. to dedicated percussion studios to practice and The synchronicity rehearse in.” of players was particularly impressive, with jaunty, jazz Why choose us? Graduate destinations influenced rhythms | Small class sizes; we only take a maximum of 12 students to ensure The Timpani and Percussion department has a long established tradition in the trumpets and the highest possible teaching contact and practice time of producing graduates who hold prominent positions both in the UK and | Three large dedicated percussion studios with a full range of the abroad. thunderously resolute highest quality instruments | Louis Abbott Admiral Fallow percussion.” | Unrivalled links with the world’s leading performers in timpani | June Binnie Sinfonia Finlandia and percussion | Richard Buckley Orquestra Sinfonica Portuguesa The Herald review of RCS and | Performing opportunities alongside guest artists and | Ruari Donaldson Scottish Opera Gleneagles Gala Concert masterclass clinicians | Alan Emslie Baroque specialist | Cross-discipline collaboration opportunities with students | James Gorman Freelance, currently on the UK tour of Evita from across RCS | Philip Hauge Admiral Fallow We offer an extensive and well-balanced curriculum to allow students to | Calum Huggan First British student accepted onto the Advanced experience and study as much related material as possible. A carefully Solo Marimba course at the Royal College of Music balanced curriculum of one-to-one weekly lessons and repertoire classes, | Tom Hunter Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra playing in various ensembles, interspersed with frequent visits from our | Alasdair Kelly Opera distinguished roster of international clinicians, produces a structure and | David Lyons BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra foundation for student learning and engagement. Additionally, students gain lots of practical performing experience opportunities in a variety of | Kate Openshaw Camerata Ireland ensembles: symphonic, chamber, opera and wind and brass ensembles. | Louise Paterson Real Orquesta Sinfonica de Sevilla You will have 90-minute, one-to-one lessons in each year on your principal | John Poulter Royal Scottish National Orchestra study with our highly-acclaimed staff, supplemented by orchestral repertoire | Gordon Rigby BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra classes. To further equip you for the profession, we offer specialist tuition | Chris Terian Philharmonia from leading performers and educators featuring , Latin American | Martin Willis Scottish Ballet and ethnic percussion and Marimba. We also welcome artists who perform on the world’s stage to deliver regular clinics and masterclasses. Masterclasses We are delighted to have Chris Lamb (Principal Percussion, New York Recent masterclasses include: Philharmonic) as our International Fellow. Chris visits RCS three times a year, Simon Carrington Principal Timpanist, London Philharmonic Orchestra, for two and a half days each time, to work with students. He is available to Colin Currie International percussion soloist and clinician, Dame Evelyn give occasional private lessons to students. Glennie International percussion soloist, Keith Aleo and Neil Grover We are also fortunate to have Eric Sammut (Orchestre de Paris and Avidas Zildjian Company, Benedict Hoffnung Baroque and Period Timpani Conservatoire de Paris) as our International Marimba Consultant. Eric visits specialist, Leigh Howard Stevens Marimbist and clinician, Graham Johns four times each academic year, for two days at a time, allowing marimba Principal Percussion, Royal Philharmonic, Jasmin Kolberg students lots of opportunity to learn from his expertise. Kroumata Internationally-celebrated marimbist and clinician, Neil Percy RCS offers successful mentoring schemes with Scotland’s leading orchestras Principal Percussion, London Symphony Orchestra, Birger Sulsbrück where students experience the realities of the professional environment. Internationally- renowned Cuban percussion expert and Timpani and Percussion You will also benefit from three large fully-equipped studios for the sole use Sam Walton Eminent percussionist. of timpani and percussion students. Additionally, you will receive regular performance opportunities in the Royal Conservatoire’s professional venues, Teaching staff as well as in some of Scotland’s major concert halls. Timpani Kurt-Hans Goedicke, Ruari Donaldson, John Poulter and Gordon Rigby Percussion Chris Lamb (International Fellow), Tom Hunter, Alasdair Kelly, Simon Lowdon and John Poulter Latin American Kit and Ethnic Percussion Dave Hassell (International Clinician) Watch a masterclass with Eric Sammut: Marimba rcs.ac.uk/ericsammut Eric Sammut (International Consultant)

52 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 53 Music “The Royal Conservatoire The department is a close- Traditional Music of Scotland is a world leader in traditional or folk music knit community where you Head of Traditional Music: Professor Joshua Dickson education with over 20 years’ perform and gig with other Delivered in partnership with experience in guiding the next generation of top artists. students and staff, and We believe that the creative make friends for life. development of the individual is the key to a flourishing traditional music scene.”

Why choose us? Graduate destinations | 100% of graduate respondents are in employment or further study Our graduates are working in the professional music and related industries; (HESA, 2015/16) as performers, teachers, composers, musical directors, recording artists, | Opportunity to develop invaluable industry contacts producers, music therapists, doctoral students, community project managers | High staff-student ratio and broadcasters. | Dedicated recording and rehearsal studio Recent graduates include: | Performance opportunities include the world-famous | Gordon Bruce Piper, Silver Medallist Celtic Connections festival | Cameron Drummond Piper, Silver Medallist | Collaborations and connections include the National Piping Centre, | Claire Hastings BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Fèis Rois, the Musician of the Year 2015 European Network of Folk Orchestras, the Irish World Academy of | Alastair Henderson Piper, Silver Medallist Music and Dance, East Tennessee State University, KMH Royal College | Ruairidh MacMillan Teacher and member of multi of Music (Stockholm) and the Sibelius Academy (Finland) award-winning band Blazin’ Bachelor of Music – Traditional Music | Mischa MacPherson BBC Radio 2’s Young Folk Award Winner | Hannah Rarity BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician RCS is proud to deliver the UK’s only Bachelor of Music degree dedicated to of the Year 2018 traditional and folk music. You will work closely with some of the world’s top solo and collaborative teachers and performers to consolidate your | Connor Sinclair Piper, Silver Medallist and member of band Gnoss performance technique, repertoire and personal style as a traditional | Robyn Stapleton BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional musician, interwoven with development as a critical, creative, entrepreneurial Musician of the Year 2014 and/or teaching artist. This includes exploring both the established parameters | Charlie Stewart BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional of folk and traditional music and the shared technical vocabulary that links Musician of the Year 2017 folk to classical and jazz worlds. External learning opportunities include an | Ryan Young Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award winner Isle of Skye residency, touring, teaching placements and work placements in Scotland and overseas, as well as appearances at high-profile events, including Teaching staff Glasgow’s renowned Celtic Connections festival, Piping Live!, international Artistic Director of Traditional Music occasions of state and a range of UK, European and North American festivals. Professor Phil Cunningham The BMus with Honours (Traditional Music) places emphasis on the creative Head of Traditional Music development of the individual and allows the curriculum to be relevant to Professor Joshua Dickson aspiring musicians from anywhere in the world. We have welcomed students from as far afield as , Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia, USA, Canada, Head of Piping Studies the Netherlands, Germany, England, Northern Ireland and the Republic Finlay MacDonald of Ireland. Lecturers Ross Ainslie, Professor Margaret Bennett, Jenn Butterworth, Bachelor of Music – Traditional Music (Piping) Mairi Campbell, Luke Daniels, Celine Donoghue, Heather Downie, The undergraduate Piping degree follows the same structure and range of Marc Duff, Marie Fielding, Professor Fred Freeman, Djordje Gajic, contextual curriculum as in the Traditional Music department, though its range Corrina Hewat, Fiona Hunter, Greg Lawson, Duncan Lyall, Màiri of performance tuition is specifically dedicated to the well-rounded and MacInnes, Kevin MacKenzie, Karen Marshalsay, Willie McCallum, in-depth development of the contemporary exponent of the Scottish Highland Mary McCarthy, Alistair McCulloch, Ian Muir, Findlay Napier, Hamish Bagpipe, delivered in partnership with Glasgow’s world-famous National Napier, Steven Nelson, Iseabail T NicDhomhnaill, Martin O’ Neill, Traditional Music Piping Centre. This includes core elements dedicated to solo piping, piobaireachd, Alistair Paterson, Rod Paterson, James Ross, Laura-Beth Salter, pipe band work and piping in a folk ensemble context, in addition to Ron Shaw, John Somerville, Fraser Stone, Innes Watson and optional tuition in bellows-blown piping and other piping-specific electives. Dr Lori Watson. Masters level study We also offer an MMus/MA degree in Scottish Music which nurtures your existing artistic personality through greater time and scope afforded to your individual instrumental/vocal tuition and the development of your skills as a critical artist.

54 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 55 Music “Working with our “Our team of dedicated staff Vocal Studies experienced team of Woodwind includes many of Britain’s experts, students are able finest woodwind players Head of Vocal Performance: Professor Stephen Robertson Head of Woodwind: Heather Nicoll to prepare themselves for with world-class reputations Vocal Studies Co-ordinator: Dr Ralph Strehle the real world of the as soloists, orchestral and vocal profession.” chamber musicians.”

Why choose us? Graduate destinations Why choose us? Graduate destinations | Two 45-minute, one-to-one singing lessons each week In 2017, three alumni were finalists in the Cardiff Singer of the World competition | Numerous and unique performance opportunities including TV/ Recent Woodwind graduates include: | Unique classes specifically on the basis of vocal technique – Catriona Morison, Anush Hovhannisyan and Dominic Barberi – with radio broadcasts, public performances, worldwide tours and concerto | Graeme Brown Principal Bassoon and the youngest musician | Students are taught how to understand the vocal mechanism Catriona winning both the song prize and the overall competition first soloist opportunities with Scotland’s major orchestras and ensembles in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra prize, becoming the first British singer to ever win. Svetlina Stoyanova won | Imagination and artistry are seen as crucial components in | 90-minute one-to-one lesson each week on your principal study | Peter Dykes Assistant Principal Oboe, Royal Scottish the prestigious German competition, Neue Stimmen, whilst still a student the curriculum | A rich programme of public masterclasses, individual and group National Orchestra with RCS. | Numerous diverse performance opportunities coaching, side-by-side performances and CD recordings | Fraser Gordon Principal Contrabassoon with the Recent graduates have been offered places on the Covent Garden Jette | Extensive choral and ensemble activity including RCS Voices, | Performance opportunities alongside professional musicians in Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Parker scheme, the National Opera Studio, the Welsh International Academy the RCS Chamber Choir and BBC Choir of the Year, Les Sirenes our Mondays and Fridays at One concert series | Jennifer Hutchinson Piccolo, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra of Voice, the International Opera Studio Staatsoper Berlin, the Salzburg | Regular masterclass schedule featuring renowned artists; recent | Work with elite wind ensemble, Stevenson Winds, and receive | Fraser Langton Principal Eb Clarinet in the Festival Young Singers Project, Opera Studio Bregenz Festival, the Verbier artists include Sir Thomas Allen CBE, Barbara Bonney, Christine intensive coaching with its expert players BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Academy, as well as contracts in fully professional houses including Brewer, Jane Eaglen, Dame Gwyneth Jones, Dame Felicity Lott, | National and international performing opportunities; students the Royal Opera House, Staatsoper Berlin, Deutsche Oper Berlin, English | Kate McDermott Co-Principal Clarinet with the Gothenburg Opera Patricia MacMahon, Malcolm Martineau, Rosalind Plowright, have toured with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and National Opera, Scottish Opera, Opera North, Welsh National and Royal | Sinziana Mugea Co-Principal Oboe in the Romanian John Treleaven and Roderick Williams this year will perform side-by-side with the Scottish Chamber Opera Den Norske. Filmarmonica de stat ‘Oltenia’ Orchestra | Strong industry partnerships including Scottish Opera, Glyndebourne Orchestra Winds in a series of live concerts Festival Opera, the Bayreuth Festival, British Youth Opera, and both Teaching staff | Facilities include the David Nicholson Room, a dedicated space Teaching staff the Samling and Britten Pears School, all of whom regularly for flautists to rehearse and practice, and a double reed room, Visiting Professor /Piccolo visit RCS to audition housing specialist reed-making equipment Professor Timothy Dean Richard Blake, Helen Brew, Katherine Bryan, Alison Mitchell, The Vocal Studies department has an excellent team of tutors and coaches, The Woodwind department has an international reputation for nurturing Ruth Morley, Elisabeth Dooner (baroque) and Voice lecturers many of whom work at the highest international level and who bring a talent and producing leading musicians. Janet Richardson (piccolo) Christina Dunwoodie, Margaret Izatt, Scott Johnson, range of specialisms with them. Their goal is to ensure you develop your Helen Lawson, Wilma MacDougall, Elizabeth McCormack, You will receive a 90-minute principal study lesson each week. Weekly tuition Oboe/Cor Anglais individual voice and become the best singer you can possibly be. Kathleen McKellar-Ferguson, Linda Ormiston, Iain Paton, Professor is enhanced by visits from distinguished guest artists from across the globe. Stephane Rancourt, Peter Dykes, Rosie Staniforth, Amy Turner Classes are offered in all the main languages and associated repertoire, such Stephen Robertson, Clare Shearer, Marilyn Smith, Julian Tovey, As a Woodwind student, you will benefit from a diverse range of performance and Stephen West (cor) as Italian song, lieder and melodie, with further classes for oratorio, opera, Professor Christopher Underwood, and Alan Watt opportunities. Symphony, chamber and wind orchestra performances, Clarinet/Eb/Bass auditions, performance skills, Alexander Technique and vocal pedagogy. Repertoire coaches opera productions, wind ensembles and chamber experiences are central John Cushing, Yann Ghiro, Lawrence Gill, Josef Pacewicz (Eb) You will have the chance to perform in main-stage operatic productions, Julia Lynch, Michael Bawtree, Robert Melling, Geoffrey Tanti to your education. Our prestigious ensemble, Stevenson Winds, affords yet and Heather Nicoll (bass) choral works and specialist chamber groups. You may be able to take and Ingrid Sawers more high profile performance opportunities for you to perform alongside Bassoon/Contra advantage of professional opportunities whilst studying, including solo top professional players. Movement and Acting Alison Green, David Hubbard, Janet Bloxwich singing for a choral society or small cathedral ensemble, or a main work Mark Hathaway and Rosina Bonsu Weekly performance, technique and repertoire classes support your ongoing and Alan Warhurst (contra) with the BBC or at the Edinburgh Festival. The RCS Song Studio recital series development and professional accompanists will work alongside you is extremely popular with audiences and provides a fully professional outlet Language tutors Saxophone throughout your studies. for this repertoire. Dr Gabi Maas, Dr Ralph Strehle, Dr Elisabetta Toreno and Josef Pacewicz and Arno Bornkamp (Visiting Professor) Svetlana Zvereva Vocal | Woodwind Studies The Vocal Studies department is a busy and challenging environment. We will work with you to create inspiring performances, perfect your craft, and find Choral Co-ordinator the emotional honesty which lies behind truly great singing. James Slimings

Watch students and staff discuss what it’s Watch student Hannah Foster’s experience like to study within the RCS Vocal Studies of studying in the Woodwind department: department: rcs.ac.uk/vocalstudies rcs.ac.uk/hannahfoster

56 RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC RCS.AC.UK/MUSIC 57 Dance The BA Modern Ballet programme is delivered in partnership between the Royal Conservatoire of DANCE: Scotland and Scottish Ballet. Students are exposed to life in a professional company from the beginning of their studies, giving a unique insight into the dance industry. You’ll have GIVING YOU regular classes with Scottish Ballet tutors, including Christopher Hampson Artistic Director/Chief Executive of Scottish Ballet, as well as the INDUSTRY opportunity to perform on stage with the company.

“The relationship between Scottish Ballet and the Royal Conservatoire of INSIGHT Scotland is one of collaboration and respect. The ability to share our learning, anticipate future trends and challenges within the creative industries and, most importantly, to continue to inspire new generations of creative artists is vital for both organisations.” Christopher Hampson, THROUGHOUT Artistic Director and Chief Executive YOUR STUDIES of Scottish Ballet 58 RCS.AC.UK/DANCE RCS.AC.UK/DANCE 59 PREPARING YOU FOR THE Dance PROFESSION Every student from 2017 and 2016 secured dance contracts upon graduation.

Combining the classical and the contemporary The BA Modern Ballet degree blends classical ballet and contemporary dance technique to allow you to become well- rounded, employable dancers upon graduation. The curriculum is designed to ensure dancers are versatile and able to adapt to different choreographers and companies. The combination of staff and guest tutors will expose you to different techniques, and this is vital preparation for when you audition in your final year. Scottish Ballet The strong relationship between the Royal Conservatoire and Scottish Ballet creates distinctive opportunities for students not available anywhere else. The exposure to the company lets you see exactly what you are training for, and you’ll receive classes with the Scottish Ballet teaching staff. Final year students participate in Company Class at Scottish Ballet’s home Tramway, and there may also be the chance to audition for parts in their professional DID YOU KNOW? productions. Most recently students danced on the UK tour of The Wallace Studios The Fairy’s Kiss, performing in the Royal Opera House, Theatre at Speirs Locks is Royal (Glasgow), Edinburgh Festival Theatre and Eden Court home to a suite of (Inverness). award-winning dance Collaboration Learn from the best studios that were We encourage dancers to collaborate with students from across You’ll work with the best tutors, dancers and choreographers in purpose-built for the the disciplines, and you will have the opportunity to take part the country and benefit from a high staff–student ratio. Alongside BA Modern Ballet in collaborative projects including the Bridge Week Festival and our expert programme team, guest teachers include Christopher programme. the annual Piano and Dance performance. Dancers have also Hampson, Oliver Rydout, Jamiel Laurence, Sophie Laplane, performed with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and Steinvor Palsson and Eve Mutso. We regularly invite visiting students from The Glasgow School of Art and University of Glasgow artists to choreograph or work with students and previous visiting in a large-scale collaborative project, New Dreams. artists have included Hélène Blackburn and Matthew Robinson.

Images: Student Bryony Robertson. Male students in class at the Wallace Studios. Scottish Ballet Principal Dancer Constance Devernay rehearses for The Fairy’s Kiss with student Keenan Fletcher.

60 RCS.AC.UK/DANCE RCS.AC.UK/DANCE 61 Dance BA Modern Ballet Teaching staff | Fabrice Maufrais Lecturer Three years, full-time Head of Ballet, (ballet, repertoire, male solos and pas de deux) Kerry Livingstone | Louisa Ross Lecturer rcs.ac.uk/ballet discusses her top audition (ballet, repertoire, pointework, ladies’ solos) tips for applicants: | Diana Loosmore Lecturer Head of Ballet: Kerry Livingstone rcs.ac.uk/ballet (contemporary, repertoire, choreography, Gyrotonics®) | Kara McLaughlin Lecturer Delivered in partnership with (ballet, repertoire, pointework, ladies solos) Guest Teachers/Choreographers | Glauco Di Lieto (repertoire and pas de deux) | Eleanor Moore (coaching and repertoire) | Eve Mutso (coaching and repertoire) | Steinvor Palsson (contemporary technique) Why choose us? Year one | David Hughes (contemporary) | 100% of ballet graduate respondents are in employment or Your first year of training is focused on developing a sound technical and | Aaron Vickers (contemporary) further study (HESA 15/16) artistic basis in both classical ballet and contemporary dance. This grounding | Kerry Nicholls (choreography) | World-class facilities will be enhanced by supporting subjects such as Pilates, pas de deux, | Paul Liburd (contemporary and repertoire) | Highly qualified and experienced teachers pointework, virtuosity and contextual studies. In repertoire classes, corps | Mikah Smillie (contemporary and repertoire) | Excellent staff-student ratio de ballet work and solos are introduced. You will complete your first year | Rowan MacGregor (jazz) | Opportunities for artistic collaboration across RCS with a performance in the annual show. | Penny Withers (coaching) | Compete in various international competitions, including the Genée International Ballet competition, Cecchetti International Year two | Gordon Cunningham (TRX and mens conditioning) Ballet Competition, Prix de Lausanne and Young British Dancer You will focus on building upon the skills learned in first year both technically of the Year during your study and artistically. In repertoire, you will gain skills as a solo performer (in both Scottish Ballet | Opportunity to complete the Royal Academy of Dance ballet and contemporary) including learning works from the classics. | Christopher Hampson Artistic Director and CEO internationally-recognised vocational graded examinations Choreographic skills are developed through the opportunity to work with | Oliver Rydout Rehearsal Director and Solo Seal examination other departments on the creation of a new work and you will have more | Maria Jiminez Rehearsal Co-ordinator performance opportunities, including the Piano and Dance festival and a This undergraduate programme is designed to help you to develop secure | Sophie Martin Principal Dancer specially commissioned work created for the annual performance. You may classical and contemporary dance technique, and prepare you for the | Constance Devernay Principal Dancer profession as a confident, versatile and technically strong dancer. You will also take part in exchange projects and international competitions. | Sophie Laplane Choreographer in Residence graduate with the skills required by professional companies as well as the ability to communicate effectively with other artists, choreographers and Year three | Jamiel Laurence Soloist audiences. Your final year is a year of refinement of individual strengths, development of The programme is delivered in partnership with Scottish Ballet and provides artistic and performance skills and preparation for auditions for professional numerous opportunities, allowing you to gain invaluable insight into employment. You will have the opportunity to work with Scottish Ballet professional life. You will work regularly with Scottish Ballet staff, dancers and other professional companies in Company Class, and may be invited and internationally-acclaimed teachers and choreographers, including to perform, gaining invaluable professional experience. The Solos Evening is a Artistic Director/CEO Christopher Hampson. Some students will have highlight for third years and your training culminates in the annual graduation Application details the opportunity to participate in performances or placements, and all third performance. year students attend weekly Company Class at Scottish Ballet. Institution code: R58 We are the only UK conservatoire to offer all of the performance art specialisms Graduate destinations UCAS Conservatoires code: 210F and we encourage you to work collaboratively to expand your artistic horizons. Our graduating students have been contracted to a range of renowned Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires You might find yourself performing to camera for film students, choreographing companies, including Scottish Ballet, Northern Ballet, Joffrey Ballet a piece with our composers, or on stage at one of Scotland’s major theatres. Apprenticeship, Geneva Junior Ballet, Balletto di Roma, Alberta Ballet, Mystic Application deadline: 15 January 2019 (UK/EU) RCS facilities are among the best in Europe. You will learn in state-of-the-art Ballet, Moravian Theatre Ballet, Northern Ballet Graduate Apprenticeship, or 31 March 2019 (international) dance studios and professional venues. You will take part in performances Ballet Theatre UK, Prague Chamber Ballet, National Dance Company of Entry requirements: Five National 5 passes or 5 GCSEs within a variety of environments and contexts, further enhancing the breadth Wales Apprenticeship, Universal Ballet Korea, David Hughes Dance Company, at Grade C or above. Knowledge of ballet vocabulary at of vocational education and your employability. Vienna Festival Ballet, the National Theatre of Scotland and FX Saldy a minimum of Intermediate level (or equivalent). Dance Theatre. BA Modern Ballet Auditions Auditions take the form of a classical ballet class, comprising barre work, centre practice, adage, pirouettes and allegro.

Auditions are held between February and April at RCS and in London. We hold some auditions internationally and you can submit a recorded audition. Please see rcs.ac.uk/ballet for further details on the audition process.

62 RCS.AC.UK/DANCE 63 Drama 94% of School of Drama graduates are in employment or further study, with many starting their professional work during their studies. DRAMA: Find out how you can be part of our School and learn from industry professionals from the very beginning of your WE TREAT studies. YOU LIKE A Industry partners include: PROFESSIONAL FROM DAY ONE

64 RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA 65 THE MOST EXCITING AND Drama IMMERSIVE DRAMA EDUCATION Our expertise will help you to realise your professional ambitions.

Every student is different Diversity is at the heart of our ethos. The School of Drama works with every student individually to help you craft your technique and find your own pathway into the profession. We keep class sizes purposefully small so your tutors can work with you and create performance opportunities that will suit your development. Our aim is that every graduate leaves RCS well equipped to flourish in their chosen industry. Performance The curriculum is built around performance and you will have many opportunities to perform throughout your studies. As well as public performances in any of our five professional venues, you may have the opportunity to perform at partner venues around the UK, such as the Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre, The Collaborate Centre for Voice in Performance Cockpit and, for MA Classical and Contemporary Text students, RCS gives you a unique opportunity to collaborate with artists The Centre for Voice in Performance was established in 2006 to Shakespeare’s Globe. from across the performing arts. The annual Bridge Week festival share and advance the innovative practice, teaching and research Every drama student will take part in an industry showcase, allows you to come together with students from any discipline, in voice in performance. performing to an invited audience of industry professionals in any year group – to create innovative new work and perform Rooted in the work of Nadine George (Voice Studio International), and agents. in a professional venue. Bridge Week is an opportunity for you “I watched the actors in the Centre is committed to working with the uniqueness of to experiment and devise; many Bridge Week collaborations the individual and the integration of voice into the theatre/ the year above me perform have been developed and performed at other venues and festivals, performance-making process. The Centre has well-established including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Courses Medea – it was gritty, sweaty, relationships with industry including National Theatre of Scotland, loud, intense… everything Citizens Theatre and Dundee Rep. Staff from the Centre for Voice work across all of the School of acting should be.” Drama’s undergraduate and postgraduate performance programmes, including the BA Performance in BSL and English.

“The Nadine George Technique opened a whole new thing to me which has been amazing – the voice, the Scott Reid, BA Acting DID YOU KNOW? communication, the vibration and resonance and Class of 2014 Drama alumni include the energies.” John Tiffany Director (Harry Potter and the Star of Line of Duty, Still Game and Curious Dr Who, two X-Men, a Hobbit Cursed Child, Black Watch, Once) Images: Scott Reid, BA Acting 2014. The Jungle Book, 2017. Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and a King of the North.

66 RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA 67 Drama BA Acting “We work with open-minded, Here are just a few of our more recent graduates to look out for: motivated and passionate | Adam Stevenson (Class of 2017) – The Crown (Netflix); Three years, full-time students who, after three Mary, Queen of Scots (feature film, 2018 with Jack Lowden); years of intensive training, A Discovery of Witches (TV series 2018) rcs.ac.uk/acting leave us ready to work” | Iola Evans (Class of 2017) – An Octoroon (Orange Tree/West End 2017) Head of Acting: Joyce Deans | Tom England (Class of 2017) – Brothers Karamazov (Tron 2017); Deathtrap (Dundee Rep 2018) | Sinead Sharkey (Class of 2017) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Bold Girls, Faithful Ruslan, Cinderella (Citizens Theatre 2017/18) | Nicholas Ralph (Class of 2017) Faithful Ruslan, Cinderella (Citizens Theatre 2017/18) | Lauren Grace (Class of 2017) – Charlie Sonata (Royal Lyceum 2017), Zero (2017/18) Why choose us? Year two | Sarah Miele (Class of 2016) – Best Newcomer at BAFTA Scotland; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (West End, 2017) | 84% of graduates secured agent representation within one You will explore Shakespeare further through public performance and by | Robert Ginty (Class of 2016) – Coriolanus and Salome month of graduation in 2017 delivering workshops in schools. You will continue to develop your screen (Royal Shakespeare Company, 2017) | Industry showcases in Glasgow and London and radio technique, and explore new approaches to theatre-making and | Elizabeth Bouckley (Class of 2016) – In Another Life (2017) | New York Industry Week for North American students new writing. Second year students are given the opportunity to collaborate with peers to explore new and devised work in the On the Verge festival. | Amy Conachan (Class of 2015) – Hollyoaks (Channel 4) | Excellent student–staff ratio A series of workshops will allow you to extend your movement skills in | Lorne MacFadyen (Class of 2015) – Grantchester (ITV, 2016), | Small class sizes – 12 students per class physical theatre, and introduce you to verbatim theatre and new writing. The Level (BBC, 2016), Shetland (BBC, 2014 ), Tina and Bobby (2017), | Specialist voice training based on the work of Nadine George You will also take part in professional practice classes to develop essential Outlaw King (2017), The Little Stranger (2018) | Specialist movement training based on the work of Jacques Lecoq skills required for the acting industry. | Pearl Appleby (Class of 2015) – World’s End (CBBC, 2015), | Recent masterclasses include Adura Onashile, Giles Havergal CBE, Endeavour (ITV, 2016), Taboo (2017), Rillington Place (2016), Jaq Bessell and Kristine Landon-Smith Year three Call the Midwife (2017) | International exchange opportunities include programmes with You will perform to public audiences in a variety of genres including modern | Lorn Macdonald (Class of 2015) – Outlander (2017), the Paris Conservatoire, Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh and the adaptations of classic plays, contemporary texts and family shows, as well as This Restless House, Trainspotting (Citizens Theatre/ Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts participating in radio and screen projects. You will also have the opportunity National Theatre of Scotland, 2017) | International performing opportunities; students have recently to perform in our industry showcase to an audience of employers, casting | Andreas Muñoz (Class of 2014), Peaky Blinders, performed in festivals in Spoleto, Rome, Ludwigsburg and Brno directors and agents in Glasgow and London. North American students may Ignacio de Loyola also have the opportunity to participate in a New York Industry Week. The BA Acting programme is an intensive training which will give you Through the course of your final year you will develop your employability the opportunity to explore your individual creativity in acting, voice and and entrepreneurial skills, equipping you to manage your career as a movement, both in class and through performance, in preparation for a career in theatre, screen and radio. professional actor. Our unrivalled professional connections put you at the heart of performance Teaching staff in Scotland. They include BBC Scotland, the National Theatre of Scotland, Application details Citizens Theatre and the Royal Lyceum. You will also be encouraged to create | Ali de Souza Programme Co-ordinator and Lecturer (Acting) your own work for public performance at international festivals. | Katya Kamotskaia Lecturer (Acting) Institution code: R58 In your final year you will have the opportunity to audition for leading | Lucien MacDougall Lecturer (Movement) UCAS Conservatoire code: W410 theatre companies and be introduced to agents, casting directors and other | Benedicte Seierup Lecturer (Movement) Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires industry professionals. Additionally, you will take part in the BA Acting | Vanessa Coffey Lecturer (Professional Practice) Showcase, held in Glasgow and London which is attended by agents, casting | Jean Sangster Head of Voice Application deadline: 15 January 2019 (UK/EU) directors and employers. Your final show, at the end of third year, is performed | Hilary Jones Lecturer (Voice) or 31 March 2019 (international) in both Glasgow and London. | Bill Wright Lecturer (Voice) Entry requirements: three passes at Scottish Higher level, Year one | Melanie Drake Lecturer (Voice) or two passes at A level, or for International Baccalaureate students, 24 with three subjects at Higher level. You will be introduced to the three disciplines of acting, voice and movement. Graduate destinations In acting you will explore inner life, observed behaviour, relationships and text. In voice, you will be introduced to Nadine George voice work, and explore Our graduates work in all aspects of the performance industry, primarily as Auditions accents, dialects and your singing voice. In movement, you will develop professional actors in theatre, film, television and radio. Several household First audition: Prepare two monologues between one your physical technique through Lecoq-based classes, dance and acrobatics. names have studied with us including James McAvoy, Sam Heughan, and three minutes long. You will also have classes in Shakespeare, screen and radio technique. Katie Leung, Tom Ellis, Christine Bottomley, Jack Lowden, David A collaboration module will allow you to work with other first year students Tennant, Alexandra Silber, Kevin Guthrie, Mark Bonnar, Emun Elliott, Workshop: If you’re successful on your first audition day from disciplines across RCS. Anneika Rose, Laura Donnelly, Richard Madden, Colin Morgan and we’ll invite you to a recall day with our lecturers. Brian Vernel. Auditions are held from November–May. We also hold auditions internationally and you can submit BA Acting an audition electronically. Please see rcs.ac.uk/acting for full information on auditions. Find out more about the audition process by watching Ali de Souza’s acting audition video: rcs.ac.uk/actingaudition

68 RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA 69 Drama “This programme cultivates BA (Hons) Contemporary artists who understand their role in the world and the Performance Practice part art-making can play in Four years, full-time speaking the unspeakable, revealing the complexity of rcs.ac.uk/cpp our world and being the change we wish to see.” Head of Programme: Deborah Richardson-Webb

This programme is for the rebel artist.* Year three People who are: An Ecology of Mind: The emphasis is on the researching artist. You will learn how to create text for performance, supported through individual | Critical | Radical mentoring by a performance tutor. Your research works towards a performance | Experimental | Impassioned research document and a collaborative performance project exploring | Theoretical | Compassionate ideas relevant to your own performance practice. You also undertake a | Politically aware | Collaborative professional placement. | Techno savvy | Open | Angry | Eco-centric Year four | Tender | A theatre-maker, musician, Living a Sustainable Practice: In your final year you will work towards | Bold dancer or visual artist developing a sustainable arts practice that will support your development *inspired by Guillermo Gómez-Peña. into your chosen professional field. You will make an original performance work for the Into the New festival. You will have the opportunity to select Why choose us? additional projects which focus on directing, arts in prisons, site-specific work or an international professional secondment. | Excellent staff-student ratio and small class sizes ensuring individual attention Teaching staff | Opportunities for artistic collaboration across RCS | Deborah Richardson-Webb Head of Performance Pedagogy | World-class facilities and performing venues | Josh Armstrong Lecturer, Contemporary Performance Practice | Emphasis on preparing you for diverse careers in professional practice | Dr Laura Bissell Lecturer, Contemporary Performance Practice

| Many opportunities to work outdoors experiencing the natural world, BA (Hons) Performance Contemporary Practice including an annual residential creative retreat in the unique | Laura Bradshaw Lecturer, Contemporary Performance Practice Scottish landscape | Gary Gardiner Lecturer, Social Practice Application details | Annual, sector-leading Into The New festival features student | Rachel O’Neill Lecturer, Performance Aesthetics performance alongside international artists | Jess Thorpe Lecturer, Arts in Justice Institution code: R58 | Work opportunities include performance and professional UCAS Conservatoire code: W310 collaborations with cutting-edge practitioners, companies, festivals Graduate destinations and arts venues; recent projects include work with Imaginate, Our graduates are working as solo artists in the live art sector; artistic Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires National Theatre of Scotland, Glas(s) Performance, Tramway, directors, directors and performers in devised, community, and educational Application deadline: 15 January 2019 (UK/EU) Buzzcut, Corali, Ruth Mills Dance, Caroline Bowditch, performance contexts, and as freelance drama workers. A significant number or 31 March 2019 (international) ArtsAdmin and Nic Green of graduates have set up their own companies. Other graduates have undertaken further study at masters and doctoral level. Entry requirements: three passes at Scottish Higher level, Year one Alumni include Lou Brodie, Rosana Cade, Tashi Gore, Nic Green, one of which must be English or Drama. For A level, we require Digging from Where You Stand: The focus is on the ego-centric artist– Johnny McKnight, Peter McMaster, Gary McNair, Liam Sinclair and two passes one of which must be English or Drama. For the you will learn about the methods and strategies of making performance Jess Thorpe, all of whom produce performance work internationally and International Baccalaureate, we require a minimum score using your autobiography as your material. You are encouraged to question frequently teach or lead workshops at RCS. of 24 with 3 subjects at Higher level. your attitudes, values and understandings, and translate these discoveries into original performance work. Auditions Year two There are three parts to the audition: Radical Pedagogy in Action: You will explore how to apply your arts | Group workshop practice in social and participatory contexts. You will take part in a residency | Presentation of a three-minute original, devised within a community which will result in an original piece of performance performance piece work and new site-based choreographic work. This stage of the programme focuses on your development as a socio-centric artist and how you engage | Interview with other people. You are also asked to provide a short written performance analysis to be submitted on the day of your audition. Watch graduates discuss their experience of Auditions are held from January–May. We also hold auditions studying Contemporary Performance Practice: internationally and you can submit an audition electronically. rcs.ac.uk/cpp Please see rcs.ac.uk/cpp full information on auditions.

70 RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA 71 Drama “If you identify as D/deaf or BA Performance in British Hard of Hearing and want to train in performance, this is the Sign Language and English only full-time, undergraduate Three years, full-time programme in Europe specially created for you. We offer rcs.ac.uk/baperformance fully bilingual training so you can work in English or BSL Head of Programme: Claire Lamont and explore the relationship In association with between the two.”

Why choose us? Year two | The only degree of its kind in Europe This is project-based year where you apply your skills in public performance. | Jenny Sealey MBE is the programme patron The first performance is script-based and allows you to develop your acting | Excellent staff-student ratio skills through a full rehearsal and production process. | Small class size means more personalised support The Outreach module gives students the opportunity to create and deliver | Artistic collaboration with students from across the different workshops to schools and community groups. artistic disciplines in RCS The On The Verge festival is a chance to create and perform your own piece | Industry showcases in both Glasgow and London of devised work. | Professional connections including National Theatre of Scotland, In Script to Screen, you learn to generate and write ideas for short films to BBC, Glasgow Film Theatre and Playwrights’ Studio Scotland be made in your final year. | Interpreters and communication support – you will be supported Second year is also the beginning of Professional Preparation classes which by interpreters in every class start to get you thinking about working in the industry after graduation. BA Performance Sign Language and English in British Why are we different? Year three Like programmes in acting, we train our students to work on stage and screen. In your final year you will put the two strands of acting and performance- We also teach you to make your own work – devising theatre, and writing and making together. directing films. The curriculum includes three public performances, one of which will be What do we want from applicants? a touring co-production with an industry partner and also a professional showcase to agents and casting directors. You will use your skills to create We are looking for students of all ages who have commitment to work as innovative performances across our two working languages. Also, students’ a performer. We want to find talented individuals who show potential which short films are developed, filmed and screened. we can develop. You should be keen, curious, and ready to work. We also encourage students to work professionally where invited to do so. What have we achieved so far? You will continue to develop your professional practice, employability and business skills so that, when you graduate, you are well equipped to manage The programme first began in 2015 and recruits every three years. Our first your career as a professional performer. group of students will graduate in 2018. Within RCS, they have explored new ways of performing, blending sign, spoken language and visual storytelling. Teaching staff They have worked with students studying Filmmaking, Musical Theatre, | Claire Lamont Lecturer (Devising) Contemporary Performance Practice and Acting – exploring new ways deaf and hearing performers work together. | Mark Stevenson Lecturer (Acting) | Ramesh Meyyappan Lecturer (Visual Theatre) Application details We give our students the opportunities and skills to work in a wide variety of contexts. We aim to enrich the talent pool within the UK industry, whilst | Melanie Drake Lecturer (Register and Text) There are no academic entry requirements. making training available to deaf artists. | Rita McDade Lecturer (Register and Text) Entry to the programme is by application form and then | Tim Licata Lecturer (Movement) audition. Please contact us if you need any information in Year one BSL or any help with the application process. This is a foundation year where you learn skills in different modules. Graduate destinations You study acting – exploring character and situation from text. This work is We will celebrate our first graduates in July 2018. However, even before Candidates will be assessed on their potential for the supported and developed through the Register and Text module. In this graduation, students have worked professionally at the BBC, Graeae Theatre programme through audition and interview with RCS staff. Company, Deafinitely Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, Manchester Royal Exchange, module, you learn to develop your signing and vocal skills. Script to Screen This programme runs every three years and the next entry Headlong, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Òran Mór, Sheffield Theatre classes develop your understanding of acting for camera. Devising classes date is September 2021. teach you how to make theatre based on your own experiences. You will and Buzzcut Festival. They have also worked with Playwrights’ Studio create original performance using your own unique skills. Scotland, Glasgow Film Theatre and director Ted Evans. Thanks to these We do offer a range of part-time and weekend drama opportunities, a number of students have secured agent representation courses through our Centre for Lifelong Learning including Movement classes develop an understanding of how you use your body in during their studies and are changing perceptions as to what is possible our weekly night class, Deaf Performance Skills. an expressive and creative manner. Visual theatre classes explore a range within the industry. of performance ideas from a deaf perspective. To find out more about this programme please contact [email protected].

72 RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA 73 Drama BA Musical Theatre “This programme is unique Graduate destinations in Scotland and provides a Our graduates consistently secure industry representation and secure Three years, full-time multi-disciplinary, four strand, high level performance work. Some of our most recent graduate conservatoire-level musical successes include: rcs.ac.uk/bamusicaltheatre theatre education. Traditional | Michelle Chantelle Hopewell (Class of 2015) – Aladdin, musical theatre training is Matilda (West End) Head of Programme: Michael Howell enhanced by developing music | Rachael McAllister (Class of 2015) – Son of a Preacher Man, UK tour skills that fully realise the | Tom Milligan (Class of 2015) – Slaves of Solitude, creative potential of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child actor-musician.” | Christopher Marshall (Class of 2016) – Mamma Mia | Thomas Bird (Class of 2016) – Beauty and the Beast, Forty Years On, Scrooge! | Katie Barnett (Class of 2016) – Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour/Hayfever Why choose us? Year one | Liam Vincent-Kilbride (Class of 2017) – Son of a Preacher Man/ | 92% of RCS Musical Theatre graduate respondents are in employment This is a skills-focused year as you work to identify areas of development Honk, UK tour or further study (HESA, 2015/16) and train intensively towards excellence in acting, music, dance and voice. | Will Kinnon (Class of 2016) – Cilla, UK tour | Intensive musical theatre training with actor-musician specialism Underpinning this is a strong focus on self-understanding as you develop a | Barney Wilkinson (Class of 2017) – Sunset Boulevard, UK tour practice of creativity through performance classes and practical workshops. | Industry showcases in Glasgow and London | Julian Capolei (Class of 2017) – Sinbad the Sailor/Tommy You will also investigate the potential of cross-programme collaboration | New York Industry Week for North American students | Rebecca Dyson-Smith (Class of 2015) – The City and the City, and broaden your knowledge of musical theatre history through practice- | Excellent staff–student ratio; we keep our class sizes small to ensure Six Wives with Lucy Worsley based research. each student is developed and nurtured | One-to-one lessons in singing, repertoire and instrument Year two | Excellent industry connections This year bridges the skills work and creative practices of year one with a | Experienced staff, who continue to work professionally as directors, focus on skills synthesis. Skills classes are complemented with project-based choreographers, composers and performers in London’s West End, work; musical theatre scene study and new writing projects. You will begin regional theatre, film and television to engage with professional practice, developing industry awareness and | Season of performance in state-of-the-art facilities and considering your potential as an artist within that industry. Research, practical external venues seminars and a range of visiting artists support you in broadening your perspective and developing your skills in a range of performance contexts. The BA Musical Theatre programme offers practical, high level vocational Find out more about the audition education for exceptionally talented students who are dedicated to becoming You will have the opportunity to choose modules of study specific to your process by watching the Musical Theatre skilled and employable professional artists. interests, needs and artistic development. These are cross-conservatoire modules allowing meaningful collaboration with students from other Auditions video: rcs.ac.uk/mtaudition Our graduates consistently gain industry representation and secure artistic disciplines. employment in the commercial theatre sector. Graduates can currently be seen performing in the West End, on Broadway, and in national and Year three international tours. The final year is designed to offer performance experiences reflective of We offer an extraordinary combination of world-class facilities, professional industry standards. This year provides the bridge between training and Application details connections and opportunities for collaboration. You will train with us as a the profession. Skills classes and seminars are focused on industry engagement truly multi-disciplinary artist, so you will need to demonstrate acting, singing Institution code: R58 including audition techniques, self-employed business management and dance abilities, as well as instrumental skills. and professional practice activities. A season of fully-staged productions UCAS Conservatoire code: 202F Beyond skill, you need to be eager to develop, ambitious, curious, a fantastic culminates in an actor-musician performance and industry showcases in Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires communicator and a storyteller by design. You will spend time working with Glasgow and London. directors and writers on new musical theatre, as well as traditional and Application deadline: 15 January 2019 (UK/EU) contemporary productions from the established musical theatre canon. Teaching staff or 31 March 2019 (international) Each learning experience is equipped to challenge, inspire and prepare you | Professor Andrew Panton Artistic Director of Musical Theatre for a sustainable career in the performing arts. Entry requirements: three passes at Scottish Higher level, | Michael Howell Head of Musical Theatre or two passes at A level, or for International Baccalaureate We work with small cohorts of students, training with industry professionals. | Gordon Adams Lecturer (Voice) Our focused approach to specialist training affords students the space and students, 24 with three subjects at Higher level. | EJ Boyle Lecturer (Dance) individual support they need to thrive. Our teaching staff are active practitioners, enabling an industry responsive approach to training and guaranteeing the | Erin Carter Lecturer (Performance and Artistic Development) Auditions BA Musical Theatre contemporary relevance of our work. | David Higham Lecturer (Musical Direction) The audition process is separated into four sections which | Eve Jamieson Lecturer (Acting) You will collaborate regularly with students from across RCS through Options explore skills in acting, singing, dance and musicality. Each | Jean Sangster Head of Voice modules and student-led work. You will also engage with the wider industry skill is equally important and we look for a strong ability in though co-productions, touring productions, industry masterclasses and the | Hilary Jones Lecturer (Voice) three and trainable potential in all four. development of new work. Our network of industry partners and visiting | Bill Wright Lecturer (Voice) Auditions are held from January–May. We also hold auditions artists provides an immediate bloodline into the heart of the sector post- | Melanie Drake Lecturer (Voice) graduation. internationally and you can submit an audition electronically. | Marjory Watson Lecturer (Singing) | Scott Harrison Lecturer (Singing) Please see rcs.ac.uk/bamusicaltheatre for full details of | Caroline Hurst Lecturer (Singing) audition requirements.

74 RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA 75 Drama MA Musical Theatre “Whether you seek to develop Graduate destinations further skills, change or refocus Graduates of the programme are working around the world: in London’s (Performance), (Musical your career, you will benefits West End, on Broadway, on international tours and for renowned companies, immeasurably from the luxury including the National Theatre of Scotland. Recent graduates include: Directing) or (Choreography) of focused time, space and Performance artistic immersion on this | George Arvidson Evita (West End) and Carousel One year, full-time programme.” (Pitlochry Festival Theatre) rcs.ac.uk/mamusicaltheatre | Rebecca Faulkenberry Rock of Ages, Spiderman and High School Musical (Broadway) | Keisha Fraser Colour Purple and Book of Mormon (West End) Head of Programme: Michael Howell | Scott Garnham Les Misérables, I Can’t Sing (West End); Billy Elliot (national tour) | Aaron Lee Lambert Shrek, Urinetown (West End); Why choose us? Musical Directing Sister Act (national tour) | Full season of performance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Full scholarships are available | Tom Mackley Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (West End) | 100% of graduate respondents are in employment or further study The Musical Directing pathway is designed to support the development of | John McLarnon We Will Rock You, The Commitments (West End), (HESA, 2015/16) skills and creative thought for musicians with a passion for theatre. Through Apologia and Outlander | New musical developments specialised and focused conservatoire-level training, specific attention will Musical Directing | Industry showcases in Glasgow and London be paid to: | Alan Bukowiecki Book of Mormon, Chicago and | New York Industry Week for North American students | Keyboard skills, including programming and sound Hair (US national tour) | Excellent industry connections | Conducting skills | Claire McKenzie Award-winning composer and founder of | Small class sizes with high contact time Noisemaker music theatre company | Scoring and arranging techniques | One-to-one lessons in singing, repertoire and mentor sessions | Tamara Saringer Vanities the Musical (West End) | Vocal technique and repertoire coaching | Programme design that prioritises experiential learning | Amy Shackcloth Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, Wicked, | Regular masterclasses and workshops with industry professionals These one-to-one classes are designed to build your excellence as a Phantom of the Opera, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (national tour) and including producers, directors, casting directors, agents and performers musical director in the varying areas relevant to the form. You will have Pinocchio (National Theatre) the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects matched and related | James Simpson Lion King (Singapore) Aladdin (Australia) Performance to your specific interests, aims and goals. Projects could include: The performance pathway is an intensive blend of high-level vocational | Musical Director, arranger and orchestrator of the RCS Christmas Teaching staff education and creative opportunities for students. The programme requires Concert working with the RCS Concert Orchestra exploring a range | Professor Andrew Panton Artistic Director of Musical Theatre a related degree and/or related performance experience, and marries of jazz and contemporary styles | Michael Howell Head of Musical Theatre together project-based learning experiences with focused skills classes in | Musical Director of our BA Musical Theatre Showcase and/or | Gordon Adams Lecturer (Voice) dance, acting and voice. mentor support for an industry placement | EJ Boyle Lecturer (Dance) As a Masters student you will study the theatrical landscape, engage in | Musical Director or Assistant roles on the development of new work | Erin Carter Lecturer (Performance and Artistic Development) practice-based research and explore your own potential as a contributor | Assistant Musical Director or observational/supportive roles | David Higham Lecturer (Musical Direction) to the future of the art form. The programme is closely linked with the across fully-produced BA Musical Theatre shows and an actor- | Eve Jamieson Lecturer (Acting) industry and this ensures you acquire the practical skills that employers are musician project | Jean Sangster Head of Voice looking for. | Musical Director of several cabarets written and developed with | Hilary Jones Lecturer (Voice) This is a high contact programme, including individual singing tutorials, the performers and a cabaret mentor | Bill Wright Lecturer (Voice) rep sessions and project mentoring. You will work will programme staff | A range of Musical Directing or Associate Musical Directing roles on | Melanie Drake Lecturer (Voice) and visiting artists who are active practitioners, facilitating your entry into a season of work produced for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe | Marjory Watson Lecturer (Singing) the industry. Projects cover a broad spectrum of music theatre experiences, | Project and industry mentorship | Scott Harrison Lecturer (Singing) from the intimate to the large scale commercial including: | Caroline Hurst Lecturer (Singing) | new musical developments Choreography | solo cabaret performance Subject to validation | big band concert This degree is the only one of its kind taught within a conservatoire | commercial book musical environment in Scotland and you will benefit from learning alongside Application details students studying programmes across dance, drama, music, production A full season of work featuring our Masters students is produced at the Institution code: R58 and film.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe each year, including a fully-produced main stage MA Musical Theatre musical theatre production. Previous productions include Jerry Springer the This specialist and personalised training will include: Performance: 703F Opera, Spring Awakening, The Addams Family, Avenue Q and Into the Woods. Musical Directing: 702F | Skills-based modules to enable you to develop and refine your Choreography: 312F creative and technical choreography skills | A diversity of stylistic range to ensure you are a technical and Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires versatile choreographer Application deadline: 31 March 2019 | Project work and industry-based placement | Individualised industry mentorship Entry requirements: Appropriate undergraduate degree | Learning in diverse environments, from shadowing industry Watch MA Musical Theatre students professionals, to being an assistant/associate choreographer, to Auditions choreographer; projects may include new musical development, Auditions are held from January–May. We also hold auditions performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe: showcase performances and working as part of the creative team internationally and you can submit an audition electronically. rcsedfest.co.uk on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe productions The audition process is different for each strand of the programme. Please see rcs.ac.uk/mamusicaltheatre for 76 RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA full details of what is required at your audition. 77 Drama MA Classical and “This programme is Teaching staff designed to help you become | Marc Silberschatz Head of Classical and Contemporary Text the artist you want to be. | Eve Jamieson Programme Co-ordinator and Lecturer Contemporary Text You’ll learn through an intense (Acting and Directing) (Acting) or (Directing) and varied programme of | Staff from the RCS Centre for Voice in Performance (Voice) study including a one-month | A full teaching team at Shakespeare’s Globe One year, full-time residency at Shakespeare’s | Professional guest artists Globe in London.” Past guest artists have included: Ewan Downie Artistic Director rcs.ac.uk/macct Company of Wolves, Gordon Barr Artistic Director Bard in the Botanics and Fiona Sturgeon Shea Creative Director, Head of Classical and Contemporary Text: Marc Silberschatz Playwrights’ Studio Scotland Graduate destinations Our graduates work as performers, directors, dramaturgs, producers, Why choose us? Term 1 writers, and teachers. Graduates have started theatre companies; written, directed, produced and performed shows across the world; and performed | Month-long residency at Shakespeare’s Globe, London The programme begins with classes focusing on the methodologies of voice, and directed stage, film and television productions. | 94% of graduate respondents are in employment or further study movement and acting. If you’re a director, you will work alongside the actors, Some of our recent graduates include: (HESA 2015/16) participating in these practical classes. All students will learn about the | Industry showcases in Glasgow and London, with a New York processes of developing new work and ensemble creation, as well as | Vickie Beesley Actor/director, Terra Incognita Theatre Company learning how to get the most out of working collaboratively with professional Industry Week for North American students | Ayana Bey Actress practitioners. You will undertake in-depth exploration of approaches to | Public performances of classical and contemporary plays | Paul Brotherston Director, Blood of the Young Theatre Company/NTS realism in performance, as well as contemporary text. | Close links with professional partners including Playwrights’ Studio | Gwendolen Chatfield Actor, the Globe Scotland, the Citizens Theatre and Bard in the Botanics Term 2 | Ben Clifford Actor and artistic director of Wild Goose | Masterclasses and workshops with visiting artists Chase Theatre company You will begin this term with an intensive month at Shakespeare’s Globe | Opportunities to create and perform original, interdisciplinary, | Jeremy Crawford Actor, American Repertory Theatre Theatre, London, working with the Globe Education faculty. This month practice-led research culminates with a performance of scenes from a Shakespeare play on the | Amanda Gaughan Director, NTS/Lyceum Theatre/Dundee Rep MA Classical and Contemporary Text (Acting) and (Directing) is a vocational Globe stage. Additionally, the directing students will have the opportunity | Stacy Gould Actor and producer postgraduate programme of study for emerging artists. The programme aims to present scenes to an invited audience. | Debbie Hannan Director, the Royal Court/Citizens Theatre to enable actors and directors to acquire practical skills, knowledge and On returning to Glasgow, you will embark on fully-realised Renaissance | Lauren Hurwood Actor, Northern Stage understanding in relation to contemporary/new writing and classical text. theatre productions. You will explore the rehearsal process within the | Amy Ludwigsen Director, Door Shakespeare The programme offers two pathways, acting or directing, with all students structure of a professional production. These are led by professional | Ishbel McFarlane Actor and writer working together as an ensemble. There will be numerous opportunities to directors, with the directing students working as assistant directors. | Isobel McArthur Actor and writer learn and experiment, in projects, rehearsals and performances; creative | Noa Naamat Director, Royal Opera House collaboration lies at the heart of all the work. Term 3 | Matte O’Brien Director and playwright As part of your studies, you will complete a one-month residency at This term is devoted to learning more about the profession and how to prepare | Michael-Alan Reid and Angie Kay Actors/directors, Shakespeare’s Globe in London, developing your knowledge and skills in for it. There will be mock auditions and sessions on entrepreneurialism, Cardboard Box Theatre Company classical text in this unique, iconic environment. small company start-up and networking, with key professional practitioners | Rachel Schmeling Actor, The Public Theater You will spend time working on both classical and contemporary texts. being invited in to share their experiences. There will be continued

These plays are performed to a public and professional audience within opportunities to explore new work and you will also complete your own Text and Contemporary MA Classical RCS and at external venues in Glasgow. You will end your studies with the practice-led research performance-project, and have the option to undertake opportunity to perform in industry showcases in Glasgow and London. a professional placement of your choice. Application details Through this programme you will benefit from professional connections Term 4 Institution code: R58 allowing you to develop invaluable industry contacts. When you graduate, you will have gained practical, high-level experience of working in the profession, In the final term, contemporary plays that were chosen earlier in the year Acting: 700F as well as all-important contacts and the skills to underpin your future career. will go into rehearsal under the leadership of the directing students. They will Directing: 701F The programme also encourages you to generate your own performance receive public performances at RCS, to which the industry is invited. Time is ideas, so that you are able to emerge into the professional world with a set aside for you to attend productions and other events at the Edinburgh Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires International Festival. Your studies end with the industry showcases in greater sense of yourself as a creative, self-reliant artist. Application deadline: 31 March 2019 Glasgow and London. Entry requirements: Appropriate undergraduate degree

Auditions Auditions are held from January to June. We also hold auditions internationally and you can submit an audition electronically. “Learning on the Globe Acting: Perform two monologues (one classical and in verse, and one contemporary), followed by an interview. stage is amazing – it helps Watch students talk about their Directing: Lead a workshop rehearsal on a short scene, the texts come alive” one-month residency experience at followed by an interview. Danielle Nelson, graduate Shakespeare’s Globe: rcs.ac.uk/macct Please see rcs.ac.uk/macct for full information on auditions.

78 RCS.AC.UK/DRAMA 79 Production The Production degrees have been created to provide the industry with the employees they need PRODUCTION: with the right skillset. Study here and your training will replicate what is expected of you in the profession so you will graduate prepared and confident to thrive in your EDUCATING area of expertise.

Nowhere else will offer you the wide range of performance opportunities to work on in-house. Graduates of the programme have worked across film and TV includingGame of Thrones, Outlander, YOU FOR A WAY Strictly Come Dancing and Downton Abbey, as well as for the following organisations: OF LIFE

80 RCS.AC.UK/PRODUCTION RCS.AC.UK/PRODUCTION 81 LEARN THE SKILLS NEEDED BY Production THE INDUSTRY During your three years studying Production you will learn to work as part of a unit, exactly as you would in the profession.

Learn in the best facilities Production students have access to state-of-the-art facilities so you will learn in the best resources to prepare you for the profession. Our five performance venues are practical classrooms where you can test your new skills on a variety of performance genres. Production Arts and Design students benefit from working in Experience the full breadth of the purpose-built Wallace Studios at Speirs Locks. This award- winning building houses a paintshop, wet and dry props rooms, performance design studios, a massive wardrobe and costume department, Nowhere else in the UK offers the full breadth of professional and the largest, fully-automated paintframe in Scotland. partnerships for Production students to work on and learn from. The variety of productions at RCS exposes you to new genres Professional partnerships and experiences you may not have previously considered. Over your three years here you may have the opportunity to Both production degrees were designed in consultation with work on everything from opera to ballet, classical music to industry and we continue to work with professional partners to contemporary performance, and anything in between. We hope ensure our training is relevant. We have partnerships with all of this allows students to graduate with a diverse CV, as well as an the national companies including National Theatre of Scotland, “I still keep in touch with appreciation of all of the performing arts. Scottish Ballet and Scottish Opera, as well as organisations such my lecturers. If I ever need as the Society of British Theatre Designers and the Production Lighting and Sound Association. We regularly invite professionals advice I know I can always to hold masterclasses with students, and are proud to welcome back graduates of the programme to share their successes. contact them for support.” DID YOU KNOW? The New Athenaeum Theatre is fitted with a state of the art Stage Technologies Automated flying system, and we were the first educational Nicola Russell institution in the UK to offer stage Images: Nicola Russell, graduate. Little Shop of Horrors set and costume design Costume maker and business owner automation training as part constructed by Production Arts and Design students. Production Technology and Management student sets the stage for Chess. Read more: rcs.ac.uk/nicolarussell of our curriculum.

82 RCS.AC.UK/PRODUCTION RCS.AC.UK/PRODUCTION 83 Production “This is a practical, hands on Image: Prop created for Die Fledermaus BA Production Arts by BA Production Arts and Design students. programme for the curious, the Making of the champagne bottle: creative and the committed. 5 metres tall, 6 cubic metres of expanded and Design We’ll help you to develop the polystyrene, 6 people carving and shaping for 10 days, 25 litres of foam-coat, 10 litres Three years, full-time skills to make your professional of spray paint, 2 hand-painted labels, aspirations happen.” 10 litres of glossing spray. rcs.ac.uk/productionarts

Head of Production: Ros Maddison

Why choose us? Year two | Only degree of its kind in Scotland You will consolidate your skills and knowledge and be introduced to more | 92% of graduate respondents are in employment or full-time study advanced approaches and techniques including management and self- (HESA, 15/16) promotion. Production Arts students engage with practice-based work on | Industry placement and final year showcase RCS productions as part of a collaborative team with students from third year. Processes, skills and techniques are gathered as well as the opportunity to | Workshops and masterclasses with distinguished visiting professionals observe senior students in managerial positions. Design students explore | Invaluable industry partnerships including National Theatre the design process from concept to final presentation through personal of Scotland, National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Scottish Ballet, projects and begin the process of designing for a fully-realised production. Citizens Theatre, Royal Lyceum Theatre, Disney Cruise Lines, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, The Envelope Room, Society of British Year three Theatre Designers and Scottish Opera Each student negotiates their individual pathway in third year to take | Purpose-built production workshops, design studios and five advantage of the available production roles, personal projects, Options public performance spaces modules and secondment opportunities. The secondment ensures you | Study abroad opportunities in Europe, Australia, California and Hong Kong are making contacts with industry practitioners and potential employers. | Continuing student success on major TV shows such as Peaky Blinders, A showcase of work is exhibited and a range of potential employers are Game of Thrones, Outlander and Downton Abbey and with major invited to view your work. artists such as Beyoncé

This programme has been designed to create a high-level conservatoire Teaching staff learning environment for aspiring scenic artists, prop-makers, stage | Gary Fry Lecturer (Scenic Art) carpenters, costume-makers, and set and costume designers. You will | Zander Lee Lecturer (Set Construction) learn in an environment where your technical knowledge is as important | Martin Mallorie Lecturer (Props and Design) as your creativity and individuality. | Christine Murphy Lecturer (Costume and Design) You will be accepted onto the degree programme based on your profile in | Robin Peoples Lecturer (Design) one particular area, taken from the five subjects on offer (scenic art, set Application details construction, costume construction, prop-making, and set and costume Graduate destinations Institution code: R58 design). You will follow an individually-negotiated pathway based on a major Recent graduates have found employment in positions such as Assistant and minor study to ensure a quality learning experience and afford you the UCAS Conservatoire code: 203F Carpenter (Royal Lyceum and Pitlochry Festival Theatre), Assistant Scenic opportunity to engage with the broad and diverse range of performance Artist (Royal Opera House, Royal Lyceum, Citizens Theatre and Pitlochry programmes. Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires

Festival Theatre), Art Department (BBC and various independent films), BA and Design Production Arts Application deadline: 15 January 2019 (UK/EU) The opportunity to work with filmmakers, dancers, musicians and actors is Principal Costumes (Game of Thrones) Costume Intern (Scottish Opera, or 31 March 2019 (international) unique and the facilities in which we do this are second to none. The Wallace Outlander), Costume Assistant (Cirque du Soleil) as well as in design roles Studios at Speirs Locks has purpose-built production workshops and design with organisations such as the BBC and National Theatre of Scotland. Entry requirements: three passes at Scottish Higher level, studios, and the Renfrew Street building houses five public performance Recent graduates include: or two passes at A level, or for International Baccalaureate spaces including a fully-equipped proscenium arch theatre and a black box students, 24 with three subjects at Higher level studio theatre. | Basia Binkowska (Class of 2016) Linbury Design winner The combination of professional venues, extensive workshops, construction | Marian Colquhoun (Class of 2005) Head of Props, Scottish Opera spaces, design studios and the latest stage and workshop technologies | Connor Gallagher (Class of 2015) Carpenter, Scottish Opera Interview provide a fantastic learning environment. We continue to work closely with | Jade McNaughton (Class of 2015) Principal Costumes, Interviews will take place between December–May. We also industry to ensure the expertise you acquire is current, competitive and of Game of Thrones hold international interviews and you can be interviewed the highest professional standard. | Lyndsay Sinnamon (Class of 2006) Head Scenic Artist, Outlander over Skype if you cannot make it to Glasgow. Year one | Louie Whitmore (Class of 2005) Set and Costume Designer, At your interview you should bring any evidence to support work includes Royal Opera House and Sadler’s Wells You will experience all areas of the theatre production process as well as your application such as an art portfolio, models, designs, build initial skills and knowledge in your major subject. You will receive a small pieces of work, etc. You will also submit an exercise broad based introduction to the production environment and examine which we will send you in advance of your interview. the design process through the five core subjects culminating in the choice For full details of what to expect at your interview, of a minor subject to compliment your major study pathway. please see rcs.ac.uk/productionarts.

84 RCS.AC.UK/PRODUCTION 85 Production “Our students gain practical BA Production experience working on a huge range of productions, including Technology and opera, ballet, contemporary performance and theatre. Management No other institution can offer Three years, full-time this to students all within the one campus.” rcs.ac.uk/productiontechnology

Head of Production: Ros Maddison

Why choose us? Year two | The only conservatoire-based technical theatre degree in Scotland You will be allocated to production roles, with increasing levels of responsibility | Industry placement during your studies focusing on your specialist subject area. Advanced teaching in the key | Award-winning stage management department areas of your specialism, as well as integral skills, such as management and communication, leads to allocation on more senior roles on RCS productions | Regular workshops and masterclasses with distinguished (e.g. Stage Manager, Production Electrician). You will also engage with Options visiting professionals modules where you can choose from a range of modules on offer from | Develop invaluable industry contacts with our unrivalled professional programmes across the institution. partners including Shure Distribution Ltd, Black Light, the Production Lighting and Sound Association, the Association of Lighting Designers, Year three National Theatre of Scotland, Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera, Citizens Theatre and Pitlochry Festival Theatre In your final year, you are expected to perform with autonomy, consolidating your learning and applying the specialist skills you have gained in senior | Work on a diverse range of productions including ballet, opera, roles on RCS productions. Staff support is available on request and through contemporary performance and Christmas shows tutorials but we expect you to operate on an almost professional level. You will | Fully-equipped proscenium arch theatre with a fly tower and negotiate your individual pathway in your final year to take advantage of the automated flying capabilities, as well as the highest level equipment available production roles, Options modules and secondment opportunities. in both lighting and sound | Study abroad opportunities in Europe, Australia, California and Hong Kong Teaching staff This is the only conservatoire-based technical theatre degree in Scotland. | Susan May Hawley Lecturer (Stage Management) We aim to produce production technicians, stage managers and lighting | Clare Hibberd Lecturer (Sound) designers who can turn their hands to any related role, making them

| Steve Macluskie Lecturer (Stage Technology) BA Production Technology and Management employable in a range of contexts, whilst also being specialists in one career | Christoph Wagner Lecturer (Lighting) pathway such as stage management, stage technology, sound technology, lighting technology, and lighting and sound design. Graduate destinations Application details We’ll help you to create your own pathway through the programme, focusing Our graduates work in a huge range of companies all over the world. Here are on your main area of interest. You will learn to work creatively, as an individual, Institution code: R58 a few examples of where some of our graduates have worked: as part of a production team and in collaboration with students of all disciplines. | Jamie Ford Head of Sound, Dundee Rep Theatre UCAS Conservatoire code: 204F RCS is a major public performance venue with world-class facilities. | Emma Geddes Automation Team, La Perle, (Dragone) Dubai The combination of professional venues, extensive workshops, construction Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires spaces, design studios, and the latest stage and workshop technologies | Chariya Glasse-Davies Stage Manager Assistant, Application deadline: 15 January 2019 (UK/EU) provides a fantastic learning environment. National Theatre of Scotland or 31 March 2019 (international) | James Gow Project Manager, Black Light Ltd We work closely with industry to ensure our curriculum is current, competitive, and of the highest professional standard, so you will gain all of the skills and | Chris Gowling Production Manager, Beacon Arts Centre Entry requirements: three passes at Scottish Higher level, knowledge needed for your future career. | Eve Kerr Assistant Stage Manager, National Theatre or two passes at A level, or for International Baccalaureate | David MacMorris Fleet-wide Audio Developer, Disney Cruise Lines students, 24 with three subjects at Higher level Year one | Wendy Manson Automation Advisor, Cirque du Soleil Your first year will be based on experiential learning and skills acquisition | Andrew McCabe Automation Technician, Cirque du Soleil Interview focusing on the context of production through a range of classroom, workshop | Chris McDougall Production Manager, Esplanade Theatres Interview will be held between December–May. We also and venue-based experiences. This culminates in allocated assistant roles on the Bay, Singapore hold interviews internationally or via Skype. in core areas on RCS productions (e.g. Assistant Stage Manager, Assistant | Sean Quinn Project Manager, Apex Acoustics Electrician). You will also investigate the collaborative nature of production | Alix Ross Senior Technician, Royal Opera House You should bring practical examples of your work to and performance, and have the opportunity to work with other students the interview and we will send you a written exercise to | Calum Willoughby Owner/Rigger, Pinnacle Rigging and Access Ltd from across RCS. complete in advance of the interview. For more information about what to expect at your interview please see rcs.ac.uk/productiontechnology.

86 RCS.AC.UK/PRODUCTION 87 Film The BA Filmmaking degree has evolved into a practical, script-based programme aimed at helping you get FILM: your ideas on screen. We will work with you as an individual, developing your strengths and filmmaking craft to allow you to achieve your career aspirations. This EVERYTHING programme is current, relevant, and producing graduates with the skillset and experience YOU NEED TO required by industry. MAKE GREAT WORK IS RIGHT HERE 88 RCS.AC.UK/FILM RCS.AC.UK/FILM 89 HELPING YOU TELL YOUR OWN Film STORIES ON SCREEN

Every student’s individual filmmaking craft is developed, allowing you the chance to achieve your career aspirations.

Learn on the best equipment and resources You will learn on the best, industry-standard equipment whilst studying at RCS, ensuring you graduate with the right skills necessary for the industry. You will shoot film on RED One and RED Epic MX Digital Cinema cameras, and edit using AVID. In first year, you will be offered the opportunity to complete the AVID 101 qualification, giving you an industry-recognised qualification Collaboration at the very beginning of your studies. Studying film in a conservatoire means you will have the opportunity Film students also have the use of a dedicated Digital Training to work with performers from across the performing arts. This allows Unit and three editing suites at their disposal. “The film projects get bigger you to establish your own creative network and affords excellent opportunity for collaborative filmmaking projects with composers, Work with industry and bigger until we’re ready actors, musicians, dancers and production artists. We encourage you to work with your peers from different disciplines and widen We have a strong relationship with the professional film industry to shoot these massive grad your knowledge during Bridge Week and through your choice of and this is woven into the curriculum. Throughout your studies Options modules. you will have the opportunity to work on professional sets, on films and handle the budget, location and participate in masterclasses with visiting lecturers and guest artists. Partnerships with BBC Scotland, Dumbarton kit and professional actors.” Award-winning students Studios and Procam will allow you to learn what the industry is Many of our students have won awards and achieved national recognition for the work they have produced whilst studying looking for now and start to build your own creative network. Sedona May Tubbs at RCS. We frequently submit graduation films for national and The Scottish film industry is thriving and is currently worth more Film student international awards and are proud of the feedback they attract. than £50 million to the national economy.* This creates ample Recently, students have taken home awards at the Royal Television opportunity for student learning experiences and graduate Society (RTS) Student Television Awards and BAFTA Scotland employment. Images: Student Sedona May Tubbs directs on set of a final year grad film. New Talent Awards for categories including Editing, Camera, Michael J Ferns, BAFTA award-winning alumnus with Richard Branson. *Scottish Government, 2017 Students shoot graduation filmReaper on the banks of Loch Lomond. Sound and Best Drama.

90 RCS.AC.UK/FILM RCS.AC.UK/FILM 91 Film BA Filmmaking “This practical programme Graduate destinations focuses on story and the RCS film graduates are employed by major broadcasters and production Three years, full-time visualisation of story. We’re companies, and establish themselves as independent filmmakers. Some looking for students who are graduates work freelance for independent companies or on short film rcs.ac.uk/filmmaking proactive in getting their schemes, and some have gone on to postgraduate study, including with the ideas on the screen.” National Film and Television School. Head of Filmmaking: Ray Tallan Some of our recent graduates’ successes are: Subject to validation | Michael J Ferns is an award-winning Children’s BAFTA nominated director whose portfolio includes work for CBBC, Official Chart show, music promos and commercials | Matthew Moss has worked on feature films The Wife, Avengers: Infinity War, All the Money in the World and the TV show Outlander | Krysty Wilson-Cairns sold her science fiction script Aether to a major studio and is currently adapting the novel The Voyeur’s Motel Why choose us? Year two which will be directed by Sam Mendes; in 2017 she was named | We focus on the individual – you will analyse the best of film and You will continue to develop your film craft skills and begin to find your as one of Forbes 30 under 30 television storytelling with your own filmmaking craft in mind own distinct visual style through practice and exploration. You will improve | Paul Wright’s first feature film, For Those in Peril, was selected for the Cannes Film Festival and chosen to compete in Critics’ Week | Strong relationship with the National Film and Television School your skills in directing and producing through the production of a short film made throughout the year (each student will direct a short film, of up to | Develop original short film and television programme ideas Student final year films consistently play in festivals worldwide and 10 minutes). You will also work on peer projects in various roles which have won awards including BAFTA Scotland New Talent and Royal | Opportunities to make short films will enhance your craft skills. The writing will develop with the delivery of a Television Society (Scotland) Awards. | AVID 101 qualification is offered to all first year students short film script and a first episode or series outline for a television drama. | Professional partnerships include BBC Scotland, Procam and Within your film and television studies, you will further explore storytelling Dumbarton Studios focusing on single directors or television shows. | Learn from award-winning expert staff Year three | Benefit from workshops and masterclasses from distinguished You will hone your practice of independent responsibility and development industry practitioners by choosing a negotiated path of study for the practical output you are | Excellent graduate employment opportunities – in the past year involved with. You will also have the opportunity to choose between further graduates have worked on The Avengers, Outlaw King, Outlander, developing your television series outline from second year or creating a The Wife and All the Money in the World new one-off television drama. You will submit a research project in your The BA Filmmaking is a scripted, drama-based, practical filmmaking final year that focuses on film or television criticism in relation to your programme aimed at those who are passionate about storytelling in cinema project work. or television. It is a rich and challenging environment for students who are Throughout years two and three, there will be the opportunity to study keen to develop their storytelling skills and have the passion to produce subjects from a group of Options modules offered to you from a variety of and develop exciting drama content. departments within RCS. These Options offer you the opportunity to further Taught within RCS and on location, this conservatoire-based programme enhance your skills in your discipline or explore other related disciplines explores the main aspects of drama filmmaking, from the development of that are of interest to you. Application details film craft skills, directing, producing and writing short and long form content for film and television. At RCS you have the opportunity to work with actors, Teaching staff Institution code: R58 composers, directors, dancers and musicians, as well as your peers from | Andy Dougan Lecturer (Film and television studies) UCAS Conservatoire code: 200F production, including scenic artists, stage managers and technicians. | Gavin Rizza Tutor (Post Production) The programme has critical thinking at its core, with workshops and | Graham McCormick Visiting Lecturer (Location Sound) Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires seminars designed to enhance your ability to appreciate what has gone | Travis Reeves Visiting Lecturer (Post-Production Sound) Application deadline: 15 January 2019 (UK/EU) before as you craft the stories of the future. | Richard Smith Visiting Lecturer (Writing) or 31 March 2019 (international) You will benefit from industry contact, which can include working on | Kim Millar Visiting Lecturer (Writing) Entry requirements: three passes at Scottish Higher level, professional sets, becoming part of the crew on a professional production, | Vince Hunter Visiting Lecturer (Directing/Writing) or two passes at A level, or for International Baccalaureate masterclasses and expert tuition from industry practitioners. We’ll help you | Karen Smyth Visiting Lecturer (Production) to develop your ideas and your creativity to the highest level, as well as students, 24 with three subjects at Higher level. | Paul Mitchell Kit Co-ordinator offering you the opportunity to make films and tell stories. There are also seminars and workshops delivered by guest professionals Interviews Year one who previously have included Andrew Macdonald (Producer Ex-Machina, Interview will be held between December–June. We also hold You will engage with the mechanical and creative elements of developing Trainspotting 2), Michael Hines (Director Still Game), Jed Mercurio interviews internationally or via Skype. BA Filmmaking ideas for film and television, designed to develop your writing skills and (Writer Line of Duty – in conjunction with BAFTA Scotland), Helen Wright creative awareness. Your ideas will be challenged and workshopped in a (Filmmaker and curator of The Scottish Queer International Film Festival) Before your interview, we will ask you to submit a short film classroom environment. You will learn about film craft skills in camera, and Peter Mackie Burns (Director, Daphne). and complete a film studies written exercise which we will lighting, post-production, sound recording, producing and directing within send in advance. The short film should be between two–three workshops, and these will link into your Film Project. As well as making minutes and be based on a script. Full details of the application your own film, you will work across other roles on your peers’ productions. process is available online: rcs.ac.uk/filmmaking. Your film and television studies lectures and seminars will inspire your creativity by exploring the masters of storytelling, both current and historic. At the end of the year you will originate a short film of up to five minutes, as well as produce an outline for an original television drama.

92 RCS.AC.UK/FILM 93 Education Pedagogy is an important part of the Royal Conservatoire’s distinctive curriculum offering. EDUCATION: Alongside nurturing the best performing and production artists in the country, we offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to aspiring INSPIRING and creative teachers. As Scotland’s national conservatoire we aim to ensure we train the next generation of educators who will inspire and TOMORROW’S evolve the country’s dynamic TEACHERS creative industries.

94 RCS.AC.UK/EDUCATION RCS.AC.UK/EDUCATION 95 STUDY IN SCOTLAND’S Education NATIONAL CONSERVATOIRE

Graduates of education programmes teach in schools, universities and conservatoires worldwide. Learn in a conservatoire Combining pedagogy with the As Scotland’s national conservatoire, we are the perfect place performing arts to study education within the performing arts. We have been RCS is ranked as one of the world’s top 3 performing arts education teaching performers for more than 170 years and are proud of our institutions (QS World Rankings 2017) and our distinctive inter- reputation for nurturing and developing the best international disciplinary curriculum is recognised as sector-leading. The talent. By choosing to learn in a conservatoire-setting, you will vocational teaching degrees we offer will help you to focus on be exposed to the work of hundreds of students from a wide becoming the best teacher possible whilst retaining and refining spectrum of the performing arts. Not only will you be encouraged your passion for the performing arts. You will learn alongside to engage with your peers, but you will also be able to take performing and production artists from across all disciplines, “Students are given advantage of seeing lots of work and observing masterclasses and sharing best practice and developing your own technique performances by visiting artists of the highest calibre. Our hope through reflective and practice-based learning. the best learning is that the blend of performance and pedagogy will further and performance develop your learning and teaching skills. Gain a Masters qualification whilst you work experience at RCS; We have developed a suite of Masters Learning and Teaching being taught by working qualifications which can be studied part-time to allow students to DID YOU KNOW? learn whilst maintaining their existing professional commitments. professionals who still 100% of Bachelor of Education These flexible courses are delivered through a blend of online (Music) graduate respondents are in seminars, weekend workshops, independent and distance compose or perform employment or further study. learning, meaning you can manage your studying around your (HESA 2015/16) working life. is very special.”

Images: Student Dale Parker. Violin lecturer Andrea Gajic in a one-to-one Dale Parker lesson with Huixin Hu. Conductor Andrew Nunn leads a Pre-Junior Conservatoire class. Bachelor of Education (Music) student

96 RCS.AC.UK/EDUCATION RCS.AC.UK/EDUCATION 97 Bachelor of Education Education (Music) with Honours Four years, full-time rcs.ac.uk/bed

Heads of Programme: Dr John Gormley and Moira Summers

Why choose us? Year three | 100% of graduate respondents are in employment (HESA, 2015/16) Assessment, Education and Society: Teacher education in year three will | Integrated school experience and education studies throughout explore Assessment, Education and Society, including wider issues which all four years influence learning and teaching. You will begin to consider the role of | Intensive music studies with leading musicians professional enquiry in the teaching profession. School experience will focus on secondary three and four. In music studies, you will choose to specialise | Accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) through a number of pathways in, for example, performance, composition, and recognised across the UK and internationally musicology and music technology. | Qualifies students for both primary and secondary music teaching | All eligible graduates are guaranteed a probationary year of Year four employment as a classroom music teacher The Enquiring Professional: In your final year, the focus of the placement Bachelor of Education (Music) with Honours is a vocational programme for will be the senior phase where you will spend an extended period in a musicians who aspire to teach music in schools; it is one of the most highly secondary school in preparation for the GTCS Induction Year. You will regarded routes into classroom music teaching in Scotland, qualifying you consolidate your knowledge, skills and school experiences to date, making for both primary and secondary school teaching. connections between your studies at RCS and career-long professional The degree provides integrated school placements in all four years of study. learning. You will continue to develop your areas of specialisation in music Following graduation, you will qualify for provisional registration with the studies. General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS). All eligible graduates are guaranteed a probationary year of classroom teaching. GTCS standards are Graduate destinations recognised in the UK and internationally, with many of our former students Most of our graduates go on to become music teachers in schools in Application details working at home in Scotland or abroad after graduation. Scotland, other parts of the UK or abroad. Some graduates choose to balance On this programme, you will study aspects of teacher education and a part-time career in classroom teaching with a freelance career in music Institution code: R58 preparation for school experience, and undertake intensive music studies and others have chosen to work in other educational settings. Following UCAS Conservatoire code: WX33 including a principal performance study, piano skills and keyboard their probationary year, a number of graduates have gone on to pursue musicianship, practical workshops, music technology, and theoretical and postgraduate study. Some of our graduate destinations include: Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires historical studies. | Dr Gordon Munro Director of Music, RCS Application deadline: 1 December 2018 | Hannah Kelly Teacher of Music, Hong Kong Year one Entry requirements: A in Scottish Higher Music plus | Rebecca Crichton Teacher of Music, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia three other Highers at BBC (one of which must be Higher Developing as a Teacher: Your school placement will be in a primary | Kirsty Kelly Teacher of Music, Switzerland school where you will learn how to plan and develop lessons to support English) and Maths at either National 5, Standard Grade 2 or | Stephen Cowan Principal Teacher of Music, the children’s musical learning. Teacher Education will focus on developing Intermediate 2 at grade C or above. St Joseph’s Academy, Kilmarnock (Music) Bachelor of Education as a teacher, exploring learning and teaching in the primary school, and key | Penelope Cousland Opera Singer and National Opera For A-levels, entry requirements are: B in Music plus two issues about how children learn, and teacher professionalism. Studio Young Artist, 2016 other A-levels at C, English Language and Literature at GCSE We provide a solid foundation in performance, music theory, arranging and level grade C, and Maths at GCSE level grade B. composition, history of music, music technology and collaboration in your Teaching staff first year. In your principal study, you should have reached the | Moira Summers Joint Head of BEd (Music) standard of Grade 8 and you will also require to play Year two | Dr John Gormley Joint Head of BEd (Music) the piano at Grade 6 standard. | Kathryn Callander Lecturer in School Experience Developing the Whole Child: In teacher education, the focus moves towards | Tim Cooper Lecturer in Music Technology developing the whole child, where you will explore curriculum design and Auditions | Alan Fraser Lecturer in School Experience development, health and wellbeing and inclusive education. Your school Auditions are held in February. We also hold auditions experience will be in a secondary school where you will focus on Broad | Lucinda Geoghegan Lecturer in Kodály Musicianship internationally and you can submit an audition electronically. General Education (BGE) in the Music department. | Lawrence Gill Lecturer in Ensemble Performance | Dr Angela Jaap Lecturer in Professional Learning Music studies will follow a similar pattern to year one with a focus on At your audition you will be asked to play two contrasting broadening knowledge and deepening understanding through practice, in | Caroline McCluskey Lecturer in Orff Schulwerke pieces on your principal study, sight-read a short passage, order to support your work as a classroom practitioner. | John Pitcathley Lecturer in Keyboard Musicianship sing one song of your choice, play a short piano piece and | Dr Claire Quigley Lecturer in Digital Learning Technologies harmonise a melody. There will also be a theory exercise and | Clare Sutherland Lecturer in Piano Technique and Accompaniment a specimen paper is available on our website. You will also | Monica Wilkinson Lecturer in Dalcroze Eurhythmics take part in an interview with staff from the programme. | Tom Wilson Lecturer in Keyboard Musicianship and Composition Full details of the audition and interview process is on rcs.ac.uk/bed

98 RCS.AC.UK/EDUCATION 99 Education “This is a flexible Masters “This is a unique opportunity for practicing artists MEd Learning and programme created to allow MA Learning and and teachers working in a Gaelic Arts education context practicing artists and teachers to enhance their teaching practice on a flexible, part-time Teaching in the to study alongside their Teaching (Gaelic Arts) Masters programme alongside and through their Performing Arts professional commitments.” Three years, part-time existing professional commitments.” Three years, part-time rcs.ac.uk/magaelic rcs.ac.uk/med Head of Programme: Jamie Mackay

Head of Programme: Jamie Mackay

Why choose us? Year two Why choose us? Year two | A unique programme designed specifically for performing artists Alongside the continued critical development of your knowledge and skills | Some funding is available for Scottish-domiciled candidates Alongside the continued critical development of your knowledge and skills and teachers within your own arts practice, you will undertake a work-based learning and | The opportunity to gain a teaching qualification at Masters level within your own Gaelic Arts practice, you will undertake a work-based | Funded places available for Scottish-domiciled students teaching project designed to allow you to pilot new approaches to support | Personal supervision and mentoring by expert teachers and artists learning and teaching project designed to allow you to pilot new approaches | The opportunity to gain a teaching qualification at Masters level your learners. You will be required to develop effective learning environments in the performing arts to support your learners. You will be required to develop effective learning and approaches to student support and guidance, to design and plan learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance, to design | Personal supervision and mentoring by expert teachers and artists in | Opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of Gaelic activities and/or programmes of study, teach and support learning, to assess and plan learning activities and/or programmes of study, teach and support the performing arts arts culture and give feedback to learners and to evaluate the effectiveness of your new learning, to assess and give feedback to learners and to evaluate the | Opportunities to develop specialist or new skills in your subject | Flexible delivery offers you the chance to learn part-time and practices in light of stakeholder feedback. effectiveness of your new practices in light of stakeholder feedback. discipline or a related performing arts subject from a distance Over years one and two, Pathway 5 students will engage in 18 weeks of school | Access to unrivalled performing arts education provision, facilities, | Residential opportunities at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye placement designed to allow them to develop the professional knowledge, Year three resources and expertise skills and practices appropriate to a GTCS provisionally registered teacher This postgraduate programme is for teaching artists working in either In year three, you will design your own module learning outcomes, content This programme provides a unique opportunity for practising artists and of dance. formal educational contexts (such as school, further education or higher and assessment modes in order to develop, deliver and evaluate a final teachers seeking to develop their teaching practice in a performing arts education) or informal experiential contexts (such as community classes project situated within your professional context. You will work with a education context to obtain a Masters qualification in learning and teaching. Year three or workshops) who are interested in developing knowledge and skills in professional mentor to help you build your project and, on completion of This postgraduate programme has been specifically designed to develop learning and teaching as part of their professional development or to In year three, you will design your own module learning outcomes, content the project, you are required to find appropriate ways to disseminate your teaching skills necessary for the performing arts. enhance opportunities to work either formally or informally as a teaching findings to maximise on the impact of the work within the Gaelic arts sector.

and assessment modes in order to develop, deliver and evaluate a final and TeachingMEd Learning in the Performing Arts artist. The programme provides you with the opportunity to deepen your It is delivered over a three-year period, through a combination of weekend project situated within your professional context. You will work with a understanding of Gaelic culture, develop knowledge, skills and understanding seminars, online workshops, peer learning and tutorial support, and is professional mentor to help you build your project and, on completion of Teaching staff required to deliver and assess effective educational experiences, and to designed to be studied in and through your existing professional commitments. the project, you are required to find appropriate ways to disseminate your | Jamie Mackay Head of Programme design and generate a piece of work that contributes to the evolution of The programme has five pathways: findings to maximise the impact of the work within your sector. | Dr Rachel Drury Lecturer learning and teaching within the Gaelic arts sector. | Pathway one is for GTCS registered teachers who wish to develop | Zoe Gadd Lecturer The programme is delivered over a three-year period, through a combination knowledge and skills in teaching dance and to obtain GTCS Second Teaching staff | Dr Angela Jaap Lecturer of weekend seminars, online workshops, peer learning and tutorial support, Subject Registration in Dance. | Jamie Mackay Head of Programme and is designed to be studied in and through your existing professional | Dr Jill Morgan Lecturer | Pathway two is for GTCS registered teachers who wish to engage in | Dr Rachel Drury Lecturer commitments. | Annie McCourt Lecturer Professional Update in learning and teaching in the performing arts. | Zoe Gadd Lecturer | Mary Troup Lecturer | Pathway three is for teaching artists who wish to develop knowledge | Dr Angela Jaap Lecturer Year one and skills in learning and teaching as part of their professional | Dr Jill Morgan Lecturer You will engage in an Arts Education Community of Practice where you development or to enhance opportunities as a teaching artist. | Annie McCourt Lecturer will begin by exploring your own learning needs through critically examining Students on this pathway may come from a wide range of | Mary Troup Lecturer your teaching and arts practice. You will explore a range of theories, view- formal or informal educational contexts. points and models and begin to build an evidence base to underpin the | Pathway four is for individuals teaching on educational programmes development of your knowledge and skills as an artist and a teacher set at Higher Education level (SCQF levels 7 and above) who wish to working in Gaelic language and culture. Year one modules focus on building professionally develop their learning, teaching and assessment Application details the core skills of reflection, practice-based research and critical evaluation Application details methods and skills in a performing arts context. This pathway leads in the design and delivery of learning experiences that address the needs to professional recognition from the Higher Education Academy Institution code: R58 Institution code: R58 of your learners. at Fellow status. UCAS Conservatoire code: 310P UCAS Conservatoire code: OWOF | Pathway five is for dance professionals who wish to obtain provisional GTCS Registration in Dance. This initial teacher Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires education programme has a PGDE exit point at the end Application deadline: 31 March 2019 Application deadline: 31 March 2019 of second year. Entry requirements: good degree in a performing arts Entry requirements: 2.2 Honours undergraduate degree Year one subject area relevant to the programme and/or hold a You will engage in an Arts Education Community of Practice where you will teaching qualification at undergraduate level. Interviews begin by exploring your own learning needs through critically examining Interviews are held from March. If you are overseas or your teaching and arts practice. Year one modules focus on building the Interviews cannot make it to Glasgow, we can interview you via Skype. core skills of reflection, practice-based research and critical evaluation in Interviews are held from March. If you are overseas or Please see rcs.ac.uk/magaelic for full information on the design and delivery of learning experiences that address the needs of cannot make it to Glasgow, we can interview you via Skype. what is required at your interview. your learners. Please see rcs.ac.uk/med for full information on what is required at your interview.

100 101 Education “Delivered through a blend Postgraduate Certificate of online learning, weekend Sixteen months, part-time seminars and tutorial support the programme is structured to rcs.ac.uk/pgcert allow each student to develop bespoke and meaningful Head of Programme: Jamie Mackay learning experiences for their learners.”

Why choose us? Year one | Opportunity to gain a postgraduate qualification around your You will engage in an Arts Education Community of Practice where you will existing professional commitments begin by exploring your own learning needs through critically examining | Learn from a team of experienced, renowned educators who are your teaching practice and arts practice. You will explore a range of theories, dedicated to improving learning and teaching opportunities in the viewpoints and models and begin to build an evidence base to underpin creative industries the development of your knowledge and skills as a teaching artist. Year one | Study within the national conservatoire with access to resources across modules focus on building the core skills of reflection, practice-based all of the performing arts research and critical evaluation in the design and delivery of learning | Work with your tutor to create your own distinct pathway to experiences that address the needs of your learners. benefit your, and your students, learning Year one/two This programme provides a unique opportunity for practising artists, teachers You will undertake a work-based learning and teaching project designed and learning support professionals working in a performing arts education to allow you to pilot new approaches supporting your learners. You will be context to obtain a PG Cert qualification in learning and teaching that has been required to: develop effective learning environments and approaches to designed specifically for the performing arts. student support and guidance; design and plan learning activities and/or The three routes are: programmes of study; teach and support learning; assess and give feedback to learners; and evaluate the effectiveness of your new practices in light of 1. Arts Education stakeholder feedback. 2. Higher Arts Education 3. Learning Support and Administration in Higher Arts Education PG Cert Learning Support and Administration All routes carry 60 SCQF credits at SCQF level 11. On successful completion, in Higher Arts Education students can use the credits accumulated to progress to other postgraduate This programme is for learning support and administration professionals learning and teaching programmes offered by RCS. working in a Higher Education context who wish to professionally develop The programme is delivered part-time, over a 16-month period, using a blend their knowledge of Higher Education and learning and teaching in an arts of face-to-face, online and work-based methods. Face-to-face sessions are built context in support of quality enhancement and institutional development. around weekend seminars hosted at RCS. To find out the entry requirements for each of the routes, please see rcs.ac.uk/pgcert. Year one PG Cert in Learning and Teaching You will engage in an Arts Education Community of Practice where you will begin by exploring your own learning needs through critically examining in Arts Education your administration/learner support methods and practice. You will explore The PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Arts Education has been designed a range of theories, viewpoints and models and begin to build an evidence for artists who have a teaching commitment in an arts education, community base to underpin the development of your knowledge and skills in learner or participatory setting context and enables them to engage with and contribute support and/or quality enhancement. Year one modules focus on building to a teaching artist community to evolve their teaching practice. the core skills of reflection, practice-based research and critical evaluation in the support of learners. PG Cert in Learning and Teaching Year one/two Application details in Higher Arts Education For your work-based learning project, administrators on this programme Apply directly to RCS by contacting [email protected] The PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Arts Education has been will be required to develop effective administrative approaches aimed at Application deadline: 31 March 2019 designed for individuals teaching arts subjects at higher education level (SCQF offering an improved service to learners and/or other stakeholders. In your levels 7 to 12, or equivalent) in a range of contexts including conservatoires, Entry requirements: Good undergraduate degree. CertificatePG project, you will be required to design and plan the enhancement(s), pilot specialised higher education arts institutions, colleges and participatory settings. and critically evaluate it with learners and/or other stakeholders of your Please see rcs.ac.uk for full details of all entry requirements The programme is mapped to the UK Professional Standards Framework choosing. Learning support professionals on this programme will be required and application processes for each PG Certificate route. (UKPSF) for learning and teaching in higher education and is accredited by to develop effective learning support environments and approaches to the HE Academy (subject to re-accreditation). As such, successful completion learner support, design and plan learning support activities, support learning, of the programme will lead to attainment of HEA Fellow status entitling and give feedback to learners. graduates to use post nominal letters (FHEA). Students on both of these routes will follow the same structure.

102 RCS.AC.UK/EDUCATION 103 Research The Research department at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is recognised as world-leading, with the quality of our research ranked at an RESEARCH: international standard by the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014).

Validated and awarded by the TAKE ON THE University of St Andrews, our Research students benefit from learning in a dynamic, contemporary conservatoire, whilst also having access to the resources of a WORLD AND world-leading university. RESHAPE IT

104 RCS.AC.UK/RESEARCH RCS.AC.UK/RESEARCH 105 Research “Make an impact and reshape PhD/DPerf/MPhil the world by creating new ways Three years, full-time of performing, collaborating and making work at one of the Six years, part-time world’s top three performing rcs.ac.uk/research arts institutions.”

Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange: Professor Stephen Broad Validated and awarded by University of St Andrews

It is not enough for our emerging artists to graduate from RCS equipped Research Excellence Framework 2014 for the industries as they stand today. They need the skills and attitudes The UK’s Research Excellence Framework exercise in 2014 (REF 2014) that will see them take on the world and reshape it, creating new ways of recognised the world-leading research of our excellent staff, and judged performing, collaborating and making work. This is the ethos that underpins 93% of our research to be of an international standard. all of our doctoral programmes. Wanting to make your mark on the world is, of course, a basic artistic Following an historic agreement between RCS and the University of St impetus, and the impact of our research on cultural life and arts policy was Andrews, we offer research degrees leading to the awards of Doctor of also recognised in REF 2014, with some 60% of our research judged to be Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and a groundbreaking world-leading in terms of the reach and significance of its impact. These professional doctorate, the Doctor of Performing Arts (DPerf ). These results suggest RCS research in music and drama has the highest impact of programmes are validated and awarded by the University of St Andrews. any such research in Scotland. All students are supported in their studies by carefully selected and expert The research submitted in 2014 included Professor Ros Steen’s research into supervision teams, and in project delivery by the unique resources of RCS. the human voice, which allowed her to successfully unlock the expressive As well as having access to the facilities of a modern international conservatoire, potential used by actors on stage. Professor Steen worked closely with RCS they are able to use the academic resources of a world-leading ancient alumnus Alan Cumming in his one-man virtuoso show Macbeth to release university. the full potential of his voice, as well as the full cast of Black Watch to help RCS festivals such as Into the New and Plug provide many opportunities them find authentic voices for this critically-acclaimed production. for students to showcase their projects and to engage their fellow students in the realisation and performance of new work. Previous doctoral students Research staff have been supported in significant artistic projects such as the mounting | Dr Laura Bissell Lecturer in Contemporary Performance Practice of a new fully-staged opera and the performance of large scale symphonic and Lecturer in Research Application details works. | Professor Stephen Broad Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange Find out more about some of our recent research projects at Institution code: R58 | Dr Emily Doolittle Athenaeum Fellow rcs.ac.uk/postgraduate/research-degrees | Dr Laura Gonzalez Athenaeum Fellow UCAS Conservatoire codes: Doctor of Philosophy/Master of Philosophy | Professor Roy Howat Senior Research Fellow Doctor of Performing Arts: | Deborah Keogh Knowledge Exchange Manager Full-time: 470F, Part-time: 470P The overriding aim of undertaking PhD and MPhil study is to make an original contribution to knowledge. The programmes do not follow a | Dr Karen McAulay Researcher Master of Philosophy: prescribed course of study, but benefit from close supervision and a range | Professor Arnold Myers Senior Research Fellow Full-time: 500F, Part-time: 500P of research training that is designed to support the project being undertaken, | Dr John De Simone Research and Knowledge Exchange Doctor of Philosophy: and provide wider opportunities for professional development as a researcher. Development Officer and Lecturer in Research and Full-time: 555F, Part-time: 555P There is considerable flexibility in mode of submission and disciplinary focus. Creative and Contextual Studies Apply online: www.ucas.com/conservatoires Our vibrant interdisciplinary environment includes performance and new | Dr Bethany Whiteside Research Lecturer and work in dance, drama and music, performing arts education and policy, Doctoral Degrees Co-ordinator Application deadline: 26 January 2019 Scottish music, historically-informed performance, musicology, and a range Current doctoral supervisors Entry requirements: A good Honours degree or the of other specialist areas. In addition to those listed above: attainment of a level of professional achievement Doctor of Performing Arts | Laura Bradshaw equivalent to that of a good Honours degree. | Professor Joshua Dickson The DPerf programme is designed to support and reward professional artistic | Professor Celia Duffy development at the highest level. DPerf candidates make a significant and Interviews PhD/DPerf/MPhil | Professor Rita McAllister original contribution to a particular artistic field through pursuing a special | Helen McVey Interviews (and auditions where appropriate) will be held programme of professional projects and supplementary study in the context | Professor Alistair MacDonald throughout the year and applicants who meet the entry of a doctorate. | Dr Stuart MacRae requirements and whose research proposal is in accord Our doctoral students are highly professional performers, practitioners, | Dr Gordon McPherson with RCS research areas will normally be interviewed. directors, scholars and composers, all seeking new ways to extend and | Dr Jill Morgan The interview panel will be chaired by the Head of contextualise their work while forging ahead in their particular research or | Professor Allan Neave Research and online interviews may be held if you performance specialism. | Dr Diana Salazar cannot make it to Glasgow to interview in person. | Dr Oliver Searle | Professor Aaron Shorr | Professor David Watkin | Dr Lori Watson

106 RCS.AC.UK/RESEARCH 107 HOW TO APPLY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS How to Apply Requirements | Entry

Through our recruitment and admissions processes, as well as our Programme of study Minimum IELTS score commitment to pre-Higher Education courses, we actively seek to develop and maintain a diverse learning community. It is our strong belief that | All music programmes Level 6.0 with a minimum score the professions we serve will be more effective and of greater benefit of 5.5 across all components to society and culture at large if their members are representative of a diverse society. Therefore we recognise that we need an admissions | BA Production Technology Level 6.5 with a minimum score process that is flexible and pays specific attention to the background, and Management of 5.5 across all components needs and potential of every individual applicant. | BA Production Arts and Design | BA Filmmaking Entrance to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland programmes is based | BA Modern Ballet on talent, potential and ability. We are looking for students who display outstanding potential, dedication and ambition for the performing and | BA Acting Level 7.5 with a minimum score production arts. | BA (Hons) Contemporary of 7.5 in speaking If you believe this is you, we look forward to receiving your application. Performance Practice | BA Musical Theatre Academic entry requirements | MA Musical Theatre | MA Classical and Throughout this prospectus general academic entry requirements are Contemporary Text listed on each individual programme page. We will consider all relevant | MEd Learning and Teaching All applications to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland must be made experience that may compensate for the lack of traditional education. in the Performing Arts through the UCAS Conservatoires online admissions service. You can Application closing dates We also accept a wide range of qualifications, including international find their website at www.ucas.com/conservatoires and our institution For 2019/20 entry qualifications. If you would like to check the suitability of your qualifications | Doctoral programmes 7.0 with a minimum score code is R58. or experience please get in touch with us at [email protected] of 5.5 across all components

We encourage you to submit your application before the closing date. | UK/EU applications for undergraduate and postgraduate We welcome applications from individuals whose academic qualifications If you submit your application after the closing date, there is no guarantee music programmes: 1 October 2018 or English language qualifications do not match (in terms of equivalence) you will be given an audition/interview. We have put together an online | UK/EU undergraduate applications for dance, drama, or fall short of the normal entrance requirements, where specified*. Auditions and interviews Guide for Applicants for each programme to help you through the process production and film programmes: 15 January 2019 Having satisfied the audition panel that you meet the selection criteria All applications made before the programme’s specific closing date and demonstrated that you have the capacity to pursue the proposed of applying to RCS from the first application form through to preparing | Bachelor of Education (Music): 1 December 2018 are guaranteed an audition/interview. We hold auditions at the Royal for your audition. You can read this online at rcs.ac.uk/applicants programme of study, such applicants will be considered through Conservatoire of Scotland and at a number of locations around the | International (non-EU) applications for undergraduate and examination of contextualised data provided in accordance with the UK and overseas. If you’re applying from outside the UK, we can The Admissions team will be able to help you with any questions you have postgraduate music programmes: 1 December 2018 Non-Standard Entry Policy. accept auditions by recording for performance programmes, and, throughout the application process and we encourage you to get in touch | International (non-EU) undergraduate applications for dance, for non-performance programmes, you can submit your portfolio if you are unsure about anything throughout the application process. drama, production and film programmes: 31 March 2019 Language requirements electronically and be interviewed remotely. You can contact us at [email protected] or call us on | All applications for drama and learning and teaching Non-native speakers of English will be required to provide evidence Our admissions processes are designed to be fair, transparent and +44 (0)141 270 8265. postgraduate programmes: 31 March 2019 of proficiency in English. Our required scores in minimum International efficient. The audition/interview approach serves the dual purpose of | All research programmes: 25 January 2019 English Language Testing System (IELTS) are listed below. Other equivalent allowing the panel to assess at first-hand your suitability for your chosen English language qualifications may be considered – please contact programme and it also affords you the opportunity to gain a deeper [email protected] for further information. insight into the nature of that programme and the opportunities that RCS offers. The audition/interview process is different for each programme and we recommend that you read the Guide for Applicants which is available on each programme webpage on rcs.ac.uk or you can access these guides at rcs.ac.uk/applicants

*Please note that UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) imposes minimum English Language qualifications in respect of International (non-EEA or Swiss) applicants who require a Tier 4 Visa to study in the UK.

108 HOW TO APPLY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 109 Finance Investing in your future is important and you need FINANCE to consider the cost of your tuition as well as the cost of living during your studies.

Tuition fees Undergraduate funding Tuition fees for 2018/19 per programme are listed below – please note these Scottish students are given as guidelines only as they are subject to an annual increase which Eligible Scottish students who are studying a course of Higher Education is broadly in line with inflation. Please check rcs.ac.uk/feesandfunding at college or university in Scotland in 2019-20 can access tuition fee support for the most up-to-date information. for the duration of their course. All funding enquiries for Scottish should be directed to the Student Awards Scottish/ Rest of Inter- Agency for Scotland (SAAS), www.saas.gov.uk EU UK (RUK) national EU Students All undergraduate programmes £1,820 £9,250 £16,026 Eligible EU students who are studying a course of Higher Education at college or university in Scotland in 2019-20 can access tuition fee support External funding Any student who accepts a place at RCS will be considered for a scholarship Scottish/ Inter- for the duration of their course. All funding enquiries for EU students award. If a student is successful in gaining a scholarship, a notification will EU/RUK national should be directed to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), For more information about alternative funding sources, including be sent out from the Finance Office as soon as possible after the decision www.saas.gov.uk external scholarships and bursaries, please visit rcs.ac.uk/studyhere/ has been made. MMus (Performance/ £8,313 £16,290 external-funding. Our International and Student Experience team are Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland A scholarship award may be made as a contribution towards tuition Composition/Conducting) available to advise and assist applicants and current students about Postgraduate students from England and Wales will be able to benefit from fees or may be in the form of a maintenance grant depending on each funding your studies at RCS. MA (Performance/ £11,280 £19,581 a postgraduate loan of up to £10,280 to be used towards tuition fees and/ individual’s circumstances and can vary in amount. Composition/Conducting) or living. It is anticipated that such funding will continue. Read more about Please email [email protected] or telephone Certain awards have specific stipulations attached by the donor and it is this at rcs.ac.uk/feesandfunding. Students from Northern Ireland could +44 (0)141 270 8281/+44 (0)141 270 8223 for further information. MMus (Opera) and £9,105 £19,581 access a tuition fee loan of £5,500 in 2017/18 but at the time of print this has a requirement that the recipient honours these stipulations as a condition MMus (Vocal Studies) of receiving that award. not been confirmed for 2018/19. Scholarships MA (Opera) and £12,471 £21,957 Scholarships may be awarded for one year or more up to the duration MA (Vocal Studies) Postgraduate funding Each year the RCS Trust disburses scholarships to the value of approximately of the programme. £1.5 million to incoming and continuing RCS undergraduate, postgraduate MA Musical Theatre £12,471 £19,581 Each student in receipt of a scholarship is expected to play a full and Scottish students and research students from Scotland, the rest of the UK, EU and internationally SAAS has introduced a universal student loan entitlement of £10,000 for active role in the life of the institution, to act as a good role model for MA Classical and £12,471 £19,581 on the basis of merit and/or financial need. all eligible one-year, full-time taught postgraduate students. This comprises other students and to act as an ambassador for the Royal Conservatoire. Contemporary Text a tuition fee loan up to £5,500 and a non-income assessed living cost loan The RCS Trust is supported by the generosity of many other charitable MA (Gaelic Arts – part-time £3,792 £3,792 of £4,500. Full details can be found online at saas.gov.uk trusts, foundations, corporations and individuals and from bequests. If a (over and above fully student is considering applying directly to another external body for EU students funded places) financial support, it is recommended that contact is made in advance with In 2017/18, EU postgraduate students could access the tuition fee loan in our Finance Office to check whether RCS is already in receipt of funds MEd (Learning and Teaching in £3,792 £3,792 the same way as Scottish students but not the living cost loan. At the time from that body as some do not wish direct approaches from individuals. the Performing Arts) (over and of print this has not been confirmed for students matriculating in 2018/19; above fully funded places) please see rcs.ac.uk for up to date information. There is a specific allocation from the Trust for rest of the UK students which is means-tested and for which an application must be made to the PG Certificate £3,792 £7,584 Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland Student Loans Company which administers these funds on behalf of the Postgraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland have Research full-time £7,068 £16,290 RCS Trust. been able to benefit from a postgraduate loan of up to £10,280 to be used Research part-time £3,627 £8,145 towards tuition fees and/or living. It is anticipated that such funding will continue. Read more about this at rcs.ac.uk/feesandfunding Continuing Education £1,425 £2,256

110 FINANCE FINANCE 111 SUPPORTING YOU “I am very grateful for the support I received from RCS and from Jane. I was given the space I needed to share how I felt and the non-judgemental responses were very supportive.”

RCS is a welcoming and inclusive environment; a place where you can flourish and rise to the many challenges and intensive demands of your Counselling programme. Counselling is a process for exploring issues so you can reach your own decisions on the way forward. You won’t be given advice or told what As the smallest higher education institution in Scotland, we are able to you should do. If you experience stress and anxiety at any time during offer students support and guidance through our welfare and support your studies with us, you can access our professional counselling service team. Every student is treated as an individual here, and we are confident through Dr Jane Balmforth. you will feel a tangible sense of community throughout the campus. RCS is also part of Big White Wall – an online, 24/7 service students can From the moment you arrive to the day you graduate, you can receive access at any time for support from trained counsellers. Find out more practical, emotional and learning support from us; we nurture the whole at www.bigwhitewall.com person at RCS. Learning support Disability support Accelerate your growth and development at any point in your learning We welcome applications from all people with disability support needs. journey by strengthening your study skills with our Effective Learning Service. Many of our students have disabilities, e.g. medical conditions, specific It’s flexible, free, confidential, and ranges from one-to-one appointments learning difficulties and unseen disabilities. Please contact Dr Jane and workshops to online support. Our inclusive approach is designed to Balmforth, the RCS Counsellor and Disability Adviser if you would like meet your specific needs. to talk through support for your studies.

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