ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Since 1822 the Royal Academy of Music, Britain's senior music conservatoire, has prepared students for a successful career in music according to the evolving demands of the profession. Many famous musicians - singers, players, conductors and composers - have studied at the Academy. Some have returned as teachers to stimulate new generations of musicians, and others have settled world-wide and become leaders in their chosen branch of the music profession. Since 1822 the Royal Academy of Music, Britain's senior music conservatoire, has prepared students for a successful career in music according to the evolving demands of the profession. Many famous musicians - singers, players, conductors and composers - have studied at the Academy. Some have returned as teachers to stimulate new generations of musicians, and others have settled world-wide and become leaders in their chosen branch of the music profession. The Academy is a kind of 'family' with its open and friendly atmosphere, something pretty apparent to people from the moment they walk into the foyer. We may be steeped in a strong sense of tradition but, actually, we are dedicated above all to transforming and developing these traditions to mean something really exciting for the 'here and now'. We're always debating how to match education to professional reality. What are we if our training doesn't reflect, daily, the life around us? The Academy is a kind of 'family' with its open and friendly atmosphere, something pretty apparent to people from the moment they walk into the foyer. We may be steeped in a strong sense of tradition but, actually, we are dedicated above all to transforming and developing these traditions to mean something really exciting for the 'here and now'. We're always debating how to match education to professional reality. What are we if our training doesn't reflect, daily, the life around us?

HISTORY 1822 The Royal Academy of Music was founded by Lord Burghersh, at the first premises in Tenterden Street, Hanover Square (pictured above right) The Royal Academy of Music was founded by Lord Burghersh, at the first premises in Tenterden Street, Hanover Square (pictured above right) King George IV granted a Royal Charter King George IV granted a Royal Charter Arthur Sullivan (later Sir Arthur Sullivan) entered the Academy Arthur Sullivan (later Sir Arthur Sullivan) entered the Academy The Academy had more than 340 pupils by this time. A system of metropolitan examinations for teachers began The Academy had more than 340 pupils by this time. A system of metropolitan examinations for teachers began The Academy moved to new custom-built premises in Marylebone Road The Academy moved to new custom-built premises in Marylebone Road Sir Henry Wood, a former student, joined as a professor Sir Henry Wood, a former student, joined as a professor Foundation of the Junior Academy Foundation of the Junior Academy The Coronation of the Academy's Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: the co-ordination of choral and orchestral arrangements was entrusted to Hugh Marchant and David Martin, both of the Academy The Coronation of the Academy's Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: the co-ordination of choral and orchestral arrangements was entrusted to Hugh Marchant and David Martin, both of the Academy Harrison Birtwistle studied at the Academy from Harrison Birtwistle studied at the Academy from Sir John Barbirolli, a former student, joined the Academy as Conductor of the First Orchestra Sir John Barbirolli, a former student, joined the Academy as Conductor of the First Orchestra The new Library was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother The new Library was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Simon Rattle, Chief Conductor/Artistic Director of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 2002, studied at the Academy from Simon Rattle, Chief Conductor/Artistic Director of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 2002, studied at the Academy from The Sir Jack Lyons Theatre was opened in the presence of HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, the Academy's President The Sir Jack Lyons Theatre was opened in the presence of HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, the Academy's President The Academy's first International Composer Festival devoted to the work of a distinguished living composer - Witold Lutoslawski - in his presence The Academy's first International Composer Festival devoted to the work of a distinguished living composer - Witold Lutoslawski - in his presence.

1991 Introduction of the unique BMus degree course. First overseas orchestral tour, by the Sinfonia, to the Republic of Korea Introduction of the unique BMus degree course. First overseas orchestral tour, by the Sinfonia, to the Republic of Korea Re-opening of the refurbished Duke's Hall Re-opening of the refurbished Duke's Hall The Da Capo Composers Festival, featuring over 60 composers who studied at the Academy The Da Capo Composers Festival, featuring over 60 composers who studied at the Academy The British and American Film Music Festival - four concerts conducted by Ron Goodwin, Michael Nyman, Michael Kamen and John Williams The British and American Film Music Festival - four concerts conducted by Ron Goodwin, Michael Nyman, Michael Kamen and John Williams HRH The Duchess of Gloucester becomes the Academy's President. First orchestral visit, by the Sinfonia, to Beijing and Tokyo HRH The Duchess of Gloucester becomes the Academy's President. First orchestral visit, by the Sinfonia, to Beijing and Tokyo The Academy becomes the first conservatoire to be admitted as a full member of the University of London, Britain's largest university The Academy becomes the first conservatoire to be admitted as a full member of the University of London, Britain's largest university Opening of the York Gate Collections and David Josefowitz Recital Hall. Introduction of the new two-year postgraduate Royal Academy Opera course Opening of the York Gate Collections and David Josefowitz Recital Hall. Introduction of the new two-year postgraduate Royal Academy Opera course Elton John performs at the Royal Opera House with the Academy's Symphony Orchestra and musical theatre choir, raising nearly £1million for the Academy's Elton John Scholarship Fund Elton John performs at the Royal Opera House with the Academy's Symphony Orchestra and musical theatre choir, raising nearly £1million for the Academy's Elton John Scholarship Fund The Academy, with generous assistance from the Foyle Foundation, acquires Yehudi Menuhin's archive A collaborative orchestra of students from the Academy and Juilliard School perform under Sir Colin Davis at the BBC Proms The Academy, with generous assistance from the Foyle Foundation, acquires Yehudi Menuhin's archive A collaborative orchestra of students from the Academy and Juilliard School perform under Sir Colin Davis at the BBC Proms In the final events of the Academy's Paganini in London festival, violin professor Maxim Vengerov plays Paganini's Cannone violin - the instrument's first visit to London since Paganini himself played it here In the final events of the Academy's Paganini in London festival, violin professor Maxim Vengerov plays Paganini's Cannone violin - the instrument's first visit to London since Paganini himself played it here. Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT Royal Academy of Music Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT Nearest underground stations: Regent's Park (Bakerloo line) or Baker Street (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines). Nearest underground stations: Regent's Park (Bakerloo line) or Baker Street (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle lines). The Academy is at the heart of London, providing easy access to and from all parts of the city and beyond. The Academy is at the heart of London, providing easy access to and from all parts of the city and beyond.

There are some departments of academy: There are some departments of academy: Accordion Accordion Accordion Brass Brass Brass Choral Conducting Choral Conducting Choral Conducting Choral Conducting Composition Composition Composition Conducting Conducting Conducting Guitar Guitar Guitar Harp Harp Harp Historical Performance Historical Performance Historical Performance Historical Performance Jazz Jazz Jazz Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Opera Opera Opera Organ Organ Organ Piano Piano Piano Strings Strings Strings Timpani and Percussion Timpani and Percussion Timpani and Percussion Timpani and Percussion Vocal Vocal Vocal Woodwind Woodwind Woodwind

"If you want to be a musician, come to the Academy. It has been a hoot. " "If you want to be a musician, come to the Academy. It has been a hoot. " Extract of student comment on Bulletin Boards, June 2005 Extract of student comment on Bulletin Boards, June 2005