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Opportunities for RCM students

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RCM Sparks offer invaluable opportunities for students to experience a variety of music education settings. Students who opt to participate are provided with comprehensive training, which helps equip them with the tools to take on diverse roles in their future professional lives.

RCM Sparks provide exciting opportunities to:

  • Take part in specially tailored music education training.
  • Work as a mentor or assistant in a range of educational settings, such as our local Music Hub, children’s centres, schools, charities and renowned arts or heritage organisations.
  • Experience working with a wide range of ages including babies, children, families and adults.
  • Harness the expertise of a wide range of inspiring professionals such as renowned workshop leaders and composers.
  • Experiment and learn with the support of the experienced RCM Sparks team.
  • Make useful contacts in the education sector to pave the way for future employment opportunities.
  • Share ideas and passions with other musicians and the wider community.
At undergraduate level, all second-year BMus students undertake a Teaching Musician module, exploring how musical skills can be shared and developed in educational settings. Many students continue this pathway through additional music education modules and projects, alongside opportunities to engage with the work of RCM Sparks.

BMus Overview

Workshop leadership with RCM Sparks

Percussionist Kizzy Brooks introduces the exciting training opportunities and enjoyable learning experiences available through RCM Sparks

'I’m so passionate about working with different groups and situations. I’ve found what I love doing and it’s such a great feeling. Thank you for all your work Sparks, it’s all amazing!'

Alzbeta Klasova, RCM student working with Sparks

Bespoke training and practical experiences

for 175

RCM students

In the 2025-26 academic year

Over 148 placements for

music education modules

In the 2025-26 academic year