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January

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RCM Young Double Reed Programme

18 January 2026 - 08 March 2026
Royal College of Music

The new RCM Young Double Reed Programme is an exciting opportunity to meet fellow bassoon and oboe enthusiasts, whilst learning from RCM professors.

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April

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Explorers Course

08 April 2026 - 09 April 2026
Recital Hall

This popular two-day RCM Sparks course focuses on creative music-making, storytelling, instrumental playing and singing.

Participatory events

May

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Percussion Festival

10 May 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Experience a spectacular celebration of percussion at the Royal College of Music's annual Festival of Percussion!

June

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Strings Festival

28 June 2026, 11:00am
Various locations

Returning for its second year, delve into the soundworld of all things bowed, plucked and strummed in our Strings Festival.

Royal College of Music

Prince Consort Road

London SW7 2BS

United Kingdom

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+44 (0)20 7591 4300

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