Academy Guide 2026/27

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Discover all you need to know about our community and how you can become a part of it.

Offering insights into life at the Academy, the Guide features quotes from students, teachers and alumni and an overview of our courses and departments, plus information about how to apply.

Discover all you need to know about our community and how you can become a part of it.

Offering insights into life at the Academy, the Guide features quotes from students, teachers and alumni and an overview of our courses and departments, plus information about how to apply.

Discovery Events

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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.

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Artistic excellence

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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.