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‘A captivating concert… the way they
all played their hearts out was deeply
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moving… throughout, outstanding
young players caught my ear’
David Mellor in the Mail on Sunday,
An overview from the Registry September 2005
staff (pictured right)
o ‘ ne of the best and most touching
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Audience member, December 2007
Left: A masterclass with György Pauk.
‘J ust read through the If you require an alternative format or Key Application Dates Undergraduate Programmes: BMus, International Academic Qualifications English Language Requirements for
Royal Academy of Music’s assistance with the Application Procedure, For auditions in East Asia, please contact the Gap Year, Organ Foundation and Jazz You may check the acceptability of your International Students
prospectus to see top names please contact the disability advisor: relevant centre by 1st October 2009 (see Diploma qualifications at
www.ram.ac.uk, but you If English is not your first language, you
jumping out of each page’
disability@ram.ac.uk page 59). Dates for East Asian auditions are Minimum Age at Entry should send copies of official transcripts are required to demonstrate your language
Classical Music magazine, subject to confirmation. Normally 17 on 1st September preceding or certificates with your application form, proficiency by 1st May 2009. The Academy
September 2005 If you are applying for the MMus programme, the start of the programme. including English translations where has adopted the International English
you must include written work as detailed 1st October 2009 necessary. If subsequently offered a place, Language Testing System (IELTS —
on
www.ram.ac.uk, either as printed copy Application deadline for London auditions, Entrance Standards you must send original documentation academic tests) and you should take this
or by uploading it as part of the online including composition portfolios, recordings Evidence of professional performing potential to the Registry. examination, in your own country, soon
application system. If the Admissions Board and MMus essays (except MPhil, in Principal-study, sound general musicianship after accepting a place at the Academy.
decides that the MMus is not a suitable Conducting, Choral Conducting, Musical and a good aural response. As a guide to the Postgraduate Programmes
programme for you, we may offer a place Theatre and auditions in North America). minimum technical standards expected, you Minimum Age at Entry Minimum IELTS scores are:
on the Master of Arts programme instead. should consult the syllabuses for Associated Normally 21 on 1st September preceding
1st November 2009 Board of the Royal Schools of Music the start of the programme
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Foundation: 5.0
Deferred Entry Deadline for Musical Theatre applications. (ABRSM,
www.abrsm.ac.uk) examinations
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BMus/Year-In: 5.5
The Academy does not consider at Grade 8 and Advanced Certificate level or Entrance Standards
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MA: 6.0
Contacts applications for deferred entry. Early November 2009 Trinity/Guildhall (www.trinitycollege.co.uk) Performance level at least equivalent
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MMus/MPhil: 7.0.
Registrar and Head of International Affairs: Notification of dates for auditions in London examinations at Grade 8 and Associate to a recognised music diploma in the
Philip White LRAM, FRAM Open Days in December. Diploma (ATCL) level. There is no formal Principal-study. If you are joining the Vocal Faculty as a
Open Days are designed for the public to minimum standard in keyboard skills, but postgraduate student, you must score a
Assistant Registrar: observe Academy work-in-progress. They November 2009 an ABRSM Grade 5 minimum (or Academic Qualifications minimum of 6.0 in the listening and
Claire Watts BA, PG Dip, Hon ARAM are directed particularly towards candidates Auditions in Beijing, Hong Kong, Seoul, equivalent) is desirable in piano if keyboard You should normally be completing or speaking sections of the IELTS test.
who may wish to consult specific staff Taipei and Tokyo. is not the Principal-study, to enable you to have completed a full-time (undergraduate)
Admissions Officer and International on any aspect of the Academy ‘experience’. improve your general musicianship. programme of musical study. For the MA Information on test centres can be obtained
Co-ordinator: Open Days are organised from late 30th November to 11th December 2009 and MMus, you must possess a good from
www.ielts.org or from the Registry.
Edward Kemp-Luck MA, ARCM, FRCO, Hon ARAM September by each department. For details Auditions in London. Academic Qualifications for BMus Honours degree (normally in Music) or a
please see
www.ram.ac.uk/opendays, (UK and Ireland) recognised equivalent. For the MPhil, you The Academy offers a short
Examinations and Data Officer: or contact the relevant department. 8th January 2010
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England and Wales: passes in two GCE must possess at least an upper second ‘acclimatisation’ course to selected
Sharon Moloney BA You are welcome to come to any of our Application deadline for MPhil, Conducting Advanced level examinations, normally class honours degree, and it is preferable international students before the
many free public concerts during term-time and Choral Conducting, and for auditions including a full A-level in Music. A pass also to have a Masters degree. beginning of the academic year, including
Telephone +44 (0)20 7873 7393 to sample the Academy’s dynamic in North America. at ‘AS’ level counts as half an A-level a thorough introduction to the Academy
Fax +44 (0)20 7873 7394 atmosphere more informally.
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Scotland: B-grade and at least four C-grade Equality and London life.
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registry@ram.ac.uk Late January 2010 passes in Highers, including Music. An A–C The Academy does not discriminate against
Allocation of teachers and Notification of North American grade Advanced Higher qualification is students on grounds of age, sex, disability, In 2007– 8, international students at the
How to Apply Consultation Lessons audition dates. considered to be equivalent to an Alevel pass ethnicity, religion, etc. It does, however, Academy come from: Armenia, Australia,
The main audition period for entry to The Academy takes great care over the
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Ireland: B-grade and at least four C-grade judge applicants critically on their personal Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium,
all Undergraduate and Postgraduate allocation of students to teachers. Every February/March 2010 passes in the Leaving Certificate. suitability for a course of study according Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus,
Programmes in September 2010 will effort is made to accommodate students’ Conducting auditions in London. to ability and their potential to develop into Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
take place at the Royal Academy of preferences but the final allocation is at Choral Conducting auditions in London. Other Qualifications equivalent to professional musicians. France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Music between 30th November and 11th the absolute discretion of the Principal. GCE A-level: Iceland, Indonesia, Irish Republic, Israel,
December 2009. Consultation lessons may be organised March 2010
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A pass in ABRSM Grade 8 (Theory) The Disability Statement can be viewed Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
with a professor prior to entry, for which Auditions in North America. plus a pass in ABRSM or Trinity/Guildhall at
www.ram.ac.uk/disabilities Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands,
Application Procedure there may be a charge, payable to the Grade 8 (Practical) New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Application details are available at professor. Please contact the relevant
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BTEC National Certificate or National Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro,
www.ram.ac.uk/study, which incudes department to organise this. Diploma (three full units in Music at Merit Singapore, South Africa, South Korea,
details of our online application system. or higher) Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan,
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Vocational A-level (formerly Advanced Thailand, Turkey, United States of America,
GNVQ) passed with Merit or higher Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
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International Baccalaureate: the Diploma,
including music as a Group 6 subject, will
satisfy the two A-level requirement.
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