'The Royal College of Music Junior Department is an environment of great enthusiasm, opportunity and enjoyment.'

RCM Junior Department
Our students come together from all over the UK to enjoy a tailor-made programme of outstanding individual lessons, chamber music, musicianship, orchestral and choral training.
Every Saturday during term time, the RCM buzzes with the excitement of talented young musicians aged 8–18 making music at a high level in every corner of the building.
You can download our latest prospectus below.
The RCM Junior Department (RCMJD) is a fantastic opportunity for musicians aged 8–18 year to flourish in a supportive community of similarly talented students and the very best teachers.
If you want to make the most of your musical ability, we are here to help you. We are committed to nurturing potential and offer a warm, creative yet disciplined environment in which you will flourish. Enthusiasm, energy, focus and dedication are at the heart of everything our staff and students do.

RCM Junior Department student, Jacky Zhang, was awarded the first prize in the ‘UK Piano Open’ International Piano Competition which was held in London from 27–29 November 2020.
RCM composers nominated for The Ivors Composer Awards 2020
Five Royal College of Music alumni have been nominated for this year’s Ivors Composer Awards.

Music by RCM Junior Department composers performed by London Sinfonietta
Music composed by Royal College of Music Junior Department students will be performed by the London Sinfonietta in an online event.

RCM musicians selected for London Philharmonic Orchestra schemes to prepare for profession
Five RCM musicians have been announced as LPO Foyle Future First members for 2020/21 and one RCMJD musician joins the LPO Junior Artist scheme this year.

RCM musicians reach category finals in BBC Young Musician 2020
Four outstanding students from the Royal College of Music Junior Department (RCMJD) and one senior College undergraduate have reached their category finals in this year’s prestigious BBC Young Musician competition.