“We’re seeking to nurture in our students a
magical combination: dedication; technique and artistry; a quality
of 'fantasy'. But above all, we help students to find their own
individual voice. These young people hold the key to our cultural
future.”
Hilary Boulding, Principal
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, the National
Conservatoire of Wales, and part of the University of South Wales
Group, competes alongside an international peer group of
conservatoires and specialist arts colleges for the best students
globally, enabling students to enter and influence the world of
music, theatre and related professions.
Artistic Voice - The College educates some of
the most talented students from around the world, aiming to give
them not just the technical and craft skills they’ll need to
succeed at the top levels of the profession, but also to help them
to develop their individual artistic ‘voice.’
Creative Diversity - The College’s events calendar encompasses over 300 public
performances every year including orchestral concerts, recitals,
drama, opera and musical theatre. The creative diversity of the
college ensures a stimulating environment and broad experience for
students of all disciplines.
Pushing Boundaries - Our dedicated teachers
have a wealth of professional and industry experience and the
college collaborates with a number of high-profile arts
organisations, including Welsh
National Opera, BBC NOW, visiting
artists and directors, to ensure that the unique vocational nature
of our training programmes reflect the current practices and
conditions of the professional world.
The College is constantly pushing boundaries with innovative and
exciting programmes of study tailored to
the demands of contemporary arts and creative industries. In 2009,
its 60th anniversary year, the College became the UK’s
first All-Steinway Conservatoire. The focus is always on the future
and we take immense pride in the world-class talent of our
students.
A Unique Environment - Set in the grounds of
Cardiff Castle, bordering one of the largest and most beautiful
urban parks in the UK, the College is well known for its distinctly
warm and welcoming character. With just over 600 students there is
a real sense of community and we are able to offer our students an
outstanding level of support.
Our Ambition - Our ambition is to make an ever
more central contribution to the cultural life of Cardiff, to
Wales, and through our graduates, to the international arts
industry.