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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama works closely with the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales to give students real experience of the music industry while they study. Together, we help train the next generation of musicians, performers and arts professionals, while also opening up more opportunities for people across Wales to experience and take part in music.

We are proud to work in partnership with the National Music Service Wales to help more young people across Wales discover, develop and share their musical talent.  Together, we are connecting local music opportunities with world-class training, helping young musicians build confidence, develop their skills and see clear pathways for the future. 

We are continually developing our work with young people and ensure we offer the best way for young people across Wales to explore the performing and creative arts, and their associated careers, in an inspiring environment.

At the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, we believe opportunity grows through collaboration. Our activity for young people, and wider community activity is designed as a gateway to possibility, connecting people, experiences and pathways across Wales.

We offer an exciting range of tours, talks, workshops, creative projects and exhibitions for secondary schools and colleges – all aimed at getting students inspired by art and music. We also provide education resources for teachers featuring interviews with some of the cast and creative team from our recent productions.

Rooted in shared values and a commitment to excellence, inclusion and opportunity, this partnership connects Wales’ national youth ensembles with its national conservatoire to create a powerful pathway from early talent development to professional artistic careers.

Step into a world of colour, music and movement this summer as Kinetic Theatre Schools proudly present… Kinetic Carnival: Around the World in Rhythm

Kinetic Youth Academy presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Professor Helena Gaunt, Principal of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, has been named a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, recognising her work shaping the future of arts training, and her contribution to music, research and higher education.

Violinist Viktoria Mullova and pianist Alasdair Beatson continue their Beethoven adventure with four very personal masterpieces from a composer who distilled a turbulent life into pure poetry.