About Us

Facts & Figures

The College has:

  • 589 students ( 2008/9)
  • 385 studying music
  • 204 studying drama (acting, stage management, theatre design & arts management)

 

  • Over 300 public performances each year

 

  • Strong working partnerships with Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre, BBC Wales, the BBC National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales, & Brecon Jazz Festival, amongst others

 

  • 1000 applications each year for 22 places on the BA Acting course

 

  • 400 resident & visiting artists amongst its teaching staff

 

  • On 4th March 2009 the College moved 131 pianos in 1 day!  62 Steinways were delivered, making the College the 1st All-Steinway Conservatoire in the UK

 

Students provide 250 workshops in schools, reaching approximately 10,000 children

 

  • 99% of Junior Conservatoire students go into higher education. Between 75% - 100% go on to study music
  • Young Actors Studio for 15-19 yr olds launched in September 2008