How to Apply (UK/EU)

Auditions/interviews at the RCM are approximately 15–20 minutes long
For some instruments, including voice, you may be asked to perform at a second audition on the same day
For details of set pieces, please see Audition Pieces
Technical work (scales, arpeggios etc) may be required of some instrumentalists. Sight-reading may be required of all performers
The RCM does not require advance notice of your audition programme
You are advised to bring your own accompanist, with whom you will have worked in preparation for your audition. However, if you are unable to do so, an accompanist can be provided by the RCM.
The RCM does not need to know in advance whether you will be accompanied by your own accompanist or by an RCM accompanist
Equal Opportunities and applicants with disabilities: The College operates an Equal Opportunities Policy and welcomes applications from all students, including those with disabilities. Applicants who wish to discuss requirements for their audition are invited to contact the Student Services Manager, Lynnette Easterbrook (Tel: +44 (0)20 7591 4316) in order that the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Auditions in London

Applications should be submitted by 1 October 2012
Late applications will be accepted only if there is space in the audition schedule
Most auditions will be held in London between 26 November and 12 December 2012, although some applicants may be asked to audition in February 2013
If you are auditioning in the December audition period, you will be notified of your audition date and time in mid-November and you will be told the result of your audition in late December via the CUKAS Track system
If you are auditioning in February you will be notified of your audition date and time in January and you will be told the result of your audition in late February via the CUKAS Track system

Courses