Founded as the Glasgow Athenaeum in 1847, with an inaugural address given by Charles Dickens. Moved to its current location in Glasgow city centre in 1987. Added the Alexander Gibson Opera School in 1997.
In 2003, HRH Prince Charles succeeded his grandmother as Patron. In 2011, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland opened Speirs Locks Studios, a purpose-built campus providing professional-level facilities including specialist dance rehearsal spaces, technical construction workshops, props and wardrobe facilities, and additional teaching space.
Entry to the Conservatoire is based on assessment in the form of audition, interview or workshop (depending on the programme) Academic requirements for undergraduate applicants is generally 3 passes at Scottish Higher level, or 2 A-levels Postgraduate students should have an undergraduate degree in a related area of study Academic entry requirements may be waived or reduced in the case of mature or professional applicants.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland was granted degree awarding powers for taught programmes by the Privy Council in May 1994. The Conservatoire has the greatest number of full-time staff of any British conservatoire and all its teaching staff are practicing professionals in their own right. The Conservatoire has recently introduced a new curriculum, which builds on our reputation for developing effective and adaptable artists by creating the space and support for this to flourish.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s visiting International Fellows are some of the most renowned artists in their field and come to work with students several times a year. Through performances, masterclasses and workshops, the Conservatoire’s students benefit from their tuition and inspiration. These artists include Jane Eaglen, Pavel Steidl, the Brodsky Quartet, Lorna McGhee, Ian Bousfield, Nadine George, and the Lecoq Family.
In 2003, HRH Prince Charles succeeded his grandmother as Patron. In 2011, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland opened Speirs Locks Studios, a purpose-built campus providing professional-level facilities including specialist dance rehearsal spaces, technical construction workshops, props and wardrobe facilities, and additional teaching space.
Entry to the Conservatoire is based on assessment in the form of audition, interview or workshop (depending on the programme) Academic requirements for undergraduate applicants is generally 3 passes at Scottish Higher level, or 2 A-levels Postgraduate students should have an undergraduate degree in a related area of study Academic entry requirements may be waived or reduced in the case of mature or professional applicants.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland was granted degree awarding powers for taught programmes by the Privy Council in May 1994. The Conservatoire has the greatest number of full-time staff of any British conservatoire and all its teaching staff are practicing professionals in their own right. The Conservatoire has recently introduced a new curriculum, which builds on our reputation for developing effective and adaptable artists by creating the space and support for this to flourish.
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s visiting International Fellows are some of the most renowned artists in their field and come to work with students several times a year. Through performances, masterclasses and workshops, the Conservatoire’s students benefit from their tuition and inspiration. These artists include Jane Eaglen, Pavel Steidl, the Brodsky Quartet, Lorna McGhee, Ian Bousfield, Nadine George, and the Lecoq Family.
Staff are expert in their fields, and most are professionally active. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland stages around 500 performances by students and staff every year in its own venues and around 100 in professional venues in Scotland, the UK, and beyond. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has an impressive number of side-by-side, mentoring and joint projects with national and major performance arts companies. Companies we work with include Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, National Theatre of Scotland, National Review of Live Art, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Playwrights' Studio, Scotland.
The Whittaker Library contains one of the most comprehensive collections of performance materials for music and drama in the UK and internationally.The IT Department provides access to a growing number of electronic resources with a dedicated in-house IT Trainer.
Student access to The Culverhouse Classical Music Collection via Film & Sound Online.The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has some of the best facilities in Europe. There is an ongoing development programme, and a recent investment of £8.5m in the superb new facilities at Speirs Locks Studios and in the refurbishment of the Renfrew Street Campus. They include six professional performance venues, a high ratio of practice rooms per student, three recording studios, percussion studios, professional stage technology, four bespoke dance studios, new studios for technical, design, scenic art, set-building and costume design and construction. All these are backed up by the latest IT and digital technologies.
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