Discovery Events

We look forward to welcoming you to the Academy.

If you are interested in studying at the Academy, we host Discovery Events each autumn. Each event is focused on a different principal study instrument and provides enhanced opportunities to visit the Academy and see performances, lessons and masterclasses. You will also meet staff and students who will be able to tell you more about life and studying here, including about the audition process, fees and funding.

We look forward to welcoming you to our home on Marylebone Road soon.

If you’re looking for additional opportunities to visit the Academy, we also have hundreds of concerts, masterclasses and recitals, which are open to the public. Over 75% of these events are free to attend. See What's On for full listings.

What's Happening

All events are free to attend.

Please find more about your chosen area of study from the list below. You can register to attend according to the instructions for each department.

Please refer to the term dates if you are attending by appointment.

Accordion

Prospective Accordion students can visit the department for a consultation lesson.

Arrange a visit: contact the Accordion department.

Brass

Registration for our Brass Discovery Event is now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Brass department.

Choral conducting

Prospective Choral Conducting students are invited to observe our ensemble classes in action.

Arrange a visit: contact the Choral Conducting Department.

Composition and Contemporary Music

Registration for our Composition Discovery Event is now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Composition & Contemporary Music department.

Conducting

Prospective students are invited to observe a class in action, as well as meet current students and Head of Conducting Sian Edwards.

Arrange your visit: contact the Conducting Department.

Guitar

Registration for our Guitar Discovery Event has now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Guitar department.

Harp

Registration for our Harp Discovery Event has now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Harp department.

Historical Performance

Anyone interested in joining the Historical Performance Department can arrange to observe a range of teaching, including seminars on issues in performance and musicology, performance classes and individual tuition, by writing directly to the Chair of Historical Performance, Professor Maggie Faultless and Department Administrator, Dr Oliver Doyle.

Arrange your visit: contact the Historical Performance department.

Jazz

Registration for our Jazz Discovery Event has now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Jazz department.

Opera and Vocal Studies

Registration for our Opera and Vocal Studies Discovery Event has now closed.

If you have any questions, please either:

Organ

Prospective students are invited to a consultation lesson with Head of Organ David Titterington.

Arrange your visit: contact the Organ department.

Piano

Registration for our Piano Discovery Event has now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Piano department.

Ensemble Piano

The Ensemble Piano Department offers opportunities for prospective students to observe lessons/visit and experience the department on a typical day.

Contact the Ensemble Piano department.

Strings

Registration for our Strings Discovery Event has now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Strings department.

Timpani and Percussion

Registration for our Timpani & Percussion Discovery Event has now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Timpani & Percussion department.

Woodwind

Registration for our Woodwind Discovery Event is now closed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Woodwind department.

What does the Academy mean to me?

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do if I can't make the date listed, or my department doesn't have an event?

We organise hundreds of public events each year, including concerts, masterclasses, and recitals—many of which are completely free. We highly encourage you to browse our events to see what is on offer. You can also find detailed study information in the course finder or take a virtual tour of our main performance spaces:

How will I know my space is confirmed?

Upon registration, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from the Academy. If you are booking a specialized consultation lesson or observing a live class, you will be directed to contact the specific department directly; their Department Administrator will email you to confirm details shortly after.

Can I bring anyone with me?

Yes, you are welcome to bring a guest, please indicate if you will do so when you sign up. If you need any additional spaces please contact the department directly.

What should I bring?

For the vast majority of events, you do not need to bring anything. If you have booked an individual consultation class, the relevant Department Administrator will let you know exactly what to bring or prepare when they contact you to confirm your slot.

Will we get a physical tour of the building?

A formal building tour is only included if it is explicitly mentioned in the description of your specific Discovery Event. However, anyone attending a Discovery Event or a public performance at the Academy is fully welcome to explore and use all public spaces across the campus. Please note that we do not offer regular, ad-hoc public tours.

Are there any online options available?

Except for specific sessions organized by the Musical Theatre Department, we do not offer digital or online discovery events this year, as we believe the best way to experience the Academy is in person. However, you can explore a wide range of campus life and performance content via our social channels: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Will I get direct advice on my application at this event?

While staff cannot offer specific, individual assessments of your application file during the event, we will provide a comprehensive general overview of the admissions process. For guidance, please review our dedicated Apply section.

Is this just for undergraduate courses?

No. We warmly welcome prospective postgraduate students to all our Discovery Events. Academy professors and administrative staff will be on hand to discuss postgraduate pathways and specific course layouts.

Further Resources

For detailed information regarding broader admissions policies, please consult the following pages:

Need Help?

If you are still unable to find what you are looking for, please get in touch with our admissions team at admissions@ram.ac.uk.