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Emma Purslow, Bachelor of Music

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'London is a wonderful city, especially for musicians. There is a rich musical culture to be explored here. The RCM’s location, opposite the Royal Albert Hall and next to Hyde Park, is amazing.’

Daniel Xia, Bachelor of Music

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Royal College of Music to host landmark symposium on music and parental wellbeing

Pioneering research from the Royal College of Music (RCM) is reshaping global understanding of how music can support parental wellbeing.

Royal College of Music to confer degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

The Royal College of Music (RCM) is delighted to announce that it will validate and confer foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance (Rambert School) from the 2026/27 academic year.

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