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April

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RCM Youth Brass: Water and the Natural World

20 April 2026, 6:00pm
Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall

Inspiring workshops with Head of Brass Amos Miller and RCM musicians build up to the third RCM Youth Brass ensemble extravaganza.

May

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RCM Festival of Percussion: RCM Sparks

10 May 2026, 10:30am
Parry Rooms

Limited Availability

Join us for an exciting selection of family friendly activities as part of the RCM's popular Festival of Percussion.

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Mini Folk Dancers

26 May 2026, 10:30am
Weston Discovery Centre

Wiggle, stomp and spin together in this playful introduction to folk music and dance.

July

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Lunchtime Opera for Schools

01 July 2026, 12:00pm
Britten Theatre

Step into the exciting world of opera in the inspiring surroundings of the RCM’s very own opera theatre.

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

13 July 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall

Limited Availability

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

13 July 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Limited Availability

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

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Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

14 July 2026, 11:00am
Recital Hall

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RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

Three young children sit on the floor in front of large gongs, looking up at the camera

Gamelan workshops with RCM Sparks

14 July 2026, 2:00pm
Recital Hall

Sold Out

RCM Sparks is pleased to be hosting a series of Gamelan workshops in July 2026 suitable for schools or community groups.

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Mini Folk Dancers

22 July 2026, 10:30am
Recital Hall

Wiggle, stomp and spin together in this playful introduction to folk music and dance.            

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Launch Pad: ages 10–13

27 July 2026 - 29 July 2026
Royal College of Music, London

Limited Availability

Join RCM Sparks for a junior version of the Springboard Course, where participants collaborate with young RCM musicians and composers to imaginatively create a brand-new group piece.

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Launch Pad: ages 6–9

27 July 2026 - 29 July 2026
Royal College of Music, London

Limited Availability

Join RCM Sparks for a junior version of the Springboard Course, where participants collaborate with young RCM musicians and composers to imaginatively create a brand-new group piece.

August

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Springboard Course

27 August 2026 - 29 August 2026
Various locations

The first workshop in this year-long course that bring young instrumentalists, singers, composers and songwriters together.