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A Very Important Performance
Music students from the college performed for a royal audience, as the Queen visited Cardiff to open the fourth National Assembly.
Student Chosen to Play for Europe
Fourth year trumpet student Jason Lewis has been selected to join the European Union Youth Orchestra.
RWCMD Names Linbury Gallery
Wales' newest gallery and exhibition space, at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, is to be named the Linbury Gallery.
New Concert Hall is Named
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is delighted to announce a significant donation to its Capital Campaign from a major UK philanthropist.
College Pays Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor, who died on Wednesday, will be much missed as a friend to the Royal Welsh College.
Memorial Award Win for Double Bass Student
Jordan Price Williams, a third year student, has won the first prize in this year's D Afan Thomas Memorial Award for Music.
World Book Day at WMC
Children will be performing their versions of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes, having worked with contemporary music students from Royal Welsh College.
Die Fledermaus Double at WMC
Wales Millennium Centre is hosting two productions of Die Fledermaus: WNO performs a traditional version, followed by the Royal Welsh College’s up-to-date interpretation.
Past Student Joins BBC Radio Drama Company
Past student Susie Riddell is returning to her roots in radio and joining the prestigious BBC Radio Drama Company.
'Transformation & Revelation' in the New Build
The first public event in the College's new building will be 'Transformation and Revelation', the 2011 exhibition for The Society of British Theatre Designers.
Order of Merit for Simon Halsey
Simon Halsey, International Chair of Choral Conducting at RWCMD, has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his outstanding services to choral music.
Festen Opening at Bute Theatre
"Festen is fascinating because of the structure: it's a powerful and dramatic journey within a concise, yet epic play."
A Star for Burton and Scholarships for RWCMD
A major fundraising campaign has been launched to lay an iconic star to honour Richard Burton.
Olivier Nomination for Graduate David
RWCMD graduate David Thaxton has been nominated for an OlivierAward.
Student in Young Brass Musician of the Year Final
Second year euphonium student, James McLeod has been selected to go through to the final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist of the year.
Minister for Education Visits RWCMD New Build
Leighton Andrews, Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning, visited the College for a tour of the £22.5million new facilities.
Trombonist Christian Lindberg visits RWCMD
A week-long brass festival at RWCMD features renowned trombonist and International Chair of Trombone, Christian Lindberg.
Onstage at the National and Onscreen with Clint
It's a very busy week for RWCMD Acting graduate Lyndsey Marshal, who stars in a Hollywood film and a London play that opens within days of each other.
Stage Mangement Students will be Walking on Air
Stage management teaching at the College will be revolutionised now that the Richard Burton Theatre has had a 'tension wire grid' fitted in its roof space.
Graduate Justina Joins Royal Opera House
Graduate Justina Gryngyte is on a path to opera superstardom. Less than a year after graduating from the College, she has been awarded a place on the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House.
RWCMD Graduates Feature in New BBC Wales Series
The new BBC Wales drama series, Baker Boys, features a host of Royal Welsh College graduates.
BBC Radio Role for Graduate
Acting graduate, Stuart McLloughlin has been invited to re-join the cast of the BBC Radio Drama Company (RDC).
RWCMD's Rising Stars
Recent acting graduates Remy Beasley and Katie Elin-Salt have both been featured as 'rising stars of the future' in the Western Mail's annual pick of Welsh talent.
Student in Young Musician of Year Semi-Final
For the third year running, a RWCMD brass student has been selected for the Radio 2 Young Brass Musician of the Year semi-final.
The Big Thank You
Last week RWCMD and Artes Mundi took part in the national donation challenge, The Garfield Weston Foundation Big Give.
Hitchcock Blonde: Suspense & Cinematic Fantasy at Chapter
The spirit of Alfred Hitchcock is alive and well in this violent, intruiging play, which leaves the audience guessing right up until the last scene.
Theatre Design Exhibition Comes to RWCMD
RWCMD, in partnership with the Society of British Theatre Designers, is hosting the UK Design for Performance Exhibition 2011.
Student's Big 'Opportunity' on BBC Radio Cymru
Royal Welsh College student, Osian Meilir Jones features in the first episode of Cyfle Cothi, a brand new series on BBC Radio Cymru.
Prestigious Award for Enterprising Students
RWCMD student led company, Dragon Opera’r Ddraig, was announced as the winner of the 2010 Future Entrepreneur Award at a ceremony at Cardiff’s City Hall last night.
Graduate Mark Wins British Composer Award
Composition graduate Mark Boden has won a British Composer Award.
Students Compose Soundtrack to New Build
Contemporary Music students have been inspired to compose a soundtrack to accompany a 3D animation of the College's £22.5 million new buildings.
7/7 Director Delighted to be Back at College
Next week the Royal Welsh College is performing an extraordinary, evocative, troubling and humane play.
Carmen Role for Soprano Claire
Graduate Claire Watkins has just completed a tour of Scottish Opera's latest production of Carmen.
Students Celebrate Christmas with John Lewis
Royal Welsh College students will be celebrating Christmas instore, instyle, offering free music to John Lewis customers as they purchase their Christmas presents.
The Prince of Wales Medal Comes to Wales
David and Philippa Seligman have become the first Welsh recipients of The prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy.
Graduates Star in Sherman Cymru Christmas Show
College graduates are bringing the magic of Christmas to children across South Wales.
Student's Composition to Premiere at St David's Hall
November 23rd sees the world premiere of undergraduate composition student Maja Palser's new work at St David's Hall.
Funding for Enterprising Students
Entrepreneurial students have been awarded funding to start a student-led repertory company.
Student by Day, Musical Director by Night
A second year Music student is putting his skills into practice. He has composed the score for theatre production Muscle.
College Quintet on BBC Wales
RWCMD Brass Quintet, Perfect Fifth perform in BBC Wales documentary, 'Tonypandy Riots - A New History'.