There is nothing like experiencing our vibrant building, talking to our staff and students and above all, hearing our music, to help you decide if this is the right place for you.
We do not hold Open Days in the traditional sense, because we are always open.
Throughout the year, we have hundreds of concerts, masterclasses and recitals, which are open to the public. Over 75% of these events are free to attend.
During the autumn term, we have curated a list of Discovery Events, where you will gain an insight into the area of study which particularly interests you. These events provide enhanced opportunities for prospective students to attend performances and masterclasses or consultation lessons. You will also meet staff and students, who will be able to tell you more about studying here.
We look forward to welcoming you to our home on Marylebone Road soon.
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 here if you are attending by appointment.
Prospective students can register for a maximum of two places each.
Some Discovery Events have already taken place.
If you can't see the department you're interested in listed below, explore our diary of events to find out about concerts and masterclasses happening at the Academy, many of which are free to attend.
Prospective students are invited to observe a class in action.
Prospective students are invited to observe a class in action, as well as meet current students and Sian Edwards, Head of Conducting.
Thursday 31 October 2024, 1pm-4.30pm
Watch a lunchtime concert by harp students with Academy singers, followed by a Q&A, and open performance class with Catrin Finch, Head of Harp. Sign up here.
Monday 2 December, 6pm/7.30pm
Thursday 5 December, 6pm
Wednesday 11 December, 6pm
Join the Academy's Musical Theatre Department for a preview performance of the company's autumn show, The Last Twenty Years, and/or a tour of the department, an audition workshop or an online Q&A with Professor Daniel Bowling, Gatsby Chair of Musical Theatre, and the team.
Prospective students are invited to a consultation lesson with David Titterington, Head of Organ.
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 10am-12.30pm
Join Joanna MacGregor, Dame Myra Hess Chair of Piano, for a public masterclass followed by an opportunity to meet her and current students of the department.
Registration for this event is now closed. You may be interested in our Autumn Piano Festival to see some of the opportunities on offer for piano students at the Academy.
Thursday 14 November, 6.30pm
You are invited to join us for an Academy Voices Concert. James Baillieu, Senior Professor of Ensemble Piano, will be available with current students to answer questions about this area of study.
Friday 8 November 2024, 2pm
Join us at the Academy's Doctoral Symposium. This programme provides a collaborative environment for musicians to share and critique working practices, and a framework for developing long-term projects that will drive distinctive careers.
Prospective students are invited to a consultation lesson with Neil Percy, Head of Timpani and Percussion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about our discovery events? Find your answer here.
If your question isn't answered, you can also email us at admissions@ram.ac.uk
Have a question about our discovery events? Find your answer here.
If your question isn't answered, you can also email us at admissions@ram.ac.uk
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Why Study at the Academy?
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Jacob Collier, Lucy Crowe, Freddie De Tommaso, Jonathon Heyward, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Freya Waley-Cohen all learnt their craft here.
We're excited to discover who’s next.
Jacob Collier, Lucy Crowe, Freddie De Tommaso, Jonathon Heyward, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Freya Waley-Cohen all learnt their craft here.
We're excited to discover who’s next.
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