Schumann: The Complete Piano Works II
View event
Music makes us
There has to be a place for new musicians to connect, collaborate and create. We are that place. A risk-taking conservatoire where the traditions of the past meet the talent of the future.
Academy Guide 2026/27
Academy Guide 2026/27
Discover all you need to know about our community and how you can become a part of it.
Discover all you need to know about our community and how you can become a part of it.
Discovery Events
Discovery Events
Discovery Events are the perfect way to find out more about the Academy and whether it’s the right place for you.
Discovery Events are the perfect way to find out more about the Academy and whether it’s the right place for you.
Watch: What does the Academy mean to me?
Nine
–
View event
Edward Gardner conducts the Academy Symphony Orchestra
–
View event
Artistic Excellence
Artistic Excellence
We welcome the finest students from around the world to learn and perform alongside globally renowned artists, ensuring they benefit from a music-making environment of the highest quality.
We welcome the finest students from around the world to learn and perform alongside globally renowned artists, ensuring they benefit from a music-making environment of the highest quality.
Scholarships & bursaries
Scholarships & bursaries
The Academy is committed to ensuring that the cost of tuition fees does not deter you from applying.
Over £5 million is awarded annually in scholarships and bursaries to 83% of students.
The Academy is committed to ensuring that the cost of tuition fees does not deter you from applying.
Over £5 million is awarded annually in scholarships and bursaries to 83% of students.
Departments
- Academic Studies
- Accordion
- Brass
- Choral Conducting
- Composition & Contemporary Music
- Conducting
- Ensemble Piano
- Guitar
- Harp
- Historical Performance
- Jazz
- Junior Academy
- Musical Theatre
- Open Academy
- Opera
- Organ
- Piano
- Research Degrees
- Strings
- Timpani & Percussion
- Vocal Studies
- Widening Participation
- Woodwind
The Future of Music
The Future of Music
Together we have the power to help talented students realise their potential.
With your support, we can help new generations discover, develop and master their craft – for the whole world to enjoy.
Together we have the power to help talented students realise their potential.
With your support, we can help new generations discover, develop and master their craft – for the whole world to enjoy.
Student Life
When you come to the Academy, you will form lifelong friendships with people from around the world.
Interactive Video
Angela Burgess Recital Hall
The Susie Sainsbury Theatre
Duke's Hall
Follow Their Lead
Academy alumni shape musical culture in countless ways.
