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Percussion: Stories

Push your boundaries with expert-led, intensive training in solo, orchestral and ensemble playing that evokes a spirit of creativity and collaboration. The central ethos of the department is team spirit, unity and collaboration, working alongside the teachers as fellow professionals.

Sir Bryn Terfel teams up with RWCMD to support future young artists

On Saturday 25th February 2023 Sir Bryn Terfel CBE, one of the world’s greatest singers, announced a new foundation with the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
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Perfection isn't everything: Tim Rhys-Evans on music and mental health

Highlighting the importance of music and its positive impact on our wellbeing, Director of Music Tim Rhys-Evans wrote for Music Teacher magazine about his personal relationship between music and mental health.
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The Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize 2022 winner

Congratulations to flautist Isabelle Harris on winning this year’s Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Looking after your wellbeing

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and we’ve teamed up with Student Services Manager, Kate Williams, to give you some key tips, advice and resources about how to take care of your own mental well-being.
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Strengthening music in society: Training musicians of the future

At RWCMD we cherish the value of music-making for our wellbeing and cultural health.
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Errollyn Wallen: artist in residence

Earlier this month, at an RWCMD Symphony Orchestra celebrating her work, we were delighted to welcome Errollyn Wallen as the College’s artist in residence.
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The Flying Bedroom Theatre Company: trust and teamwork

Catching up after a busy summer, we spoke to four members of the Flying Bedroom Theatre Company about touring, trust, collaboration and the future.
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The 2021 Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize final

Congratulations to Elena Zamudio, the winner of this year’s prestigious Sir Ian Stoutzker prize.
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Djembe Masterclass with Sidiki Dembele

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the power of the arts to connect us to each other, and last week our Percussion students had an amazing opportunity to come together through the power of the djembe.
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RWCMD Percussion presents Big Bash Saturday

Our percussionists took over the College for the day to welcome musicians of all abilities for Big Bash Saturday.
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