Royal Academy of Music

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Royal Academy of Music

Type	Public
Established	1822
Parent institution	University of London
Principal	Jonathan Freeman-Attwood
Location	London , United Kingdom
Campus	Urban
Website	www.ram.ac.uk

The Royal Academy of Music (RAM) is a conservatoire in London, United Kingdom. It is a constituent college of the University of London and one of the leading music institutions in the world. The Academy was founded in 1822 by John Fane and Nicolas-Charles Bochsa.

History

The Royal Academy of Music was established in 1822 to provide professional training for musicians. It received its Royal Charter in 1830. The Academy has a long history of producing distinguished alumni who have made significant contributions to the field of music.

Campus

The Academy is located in Marylebone, London. The main building is a Grade II listed building and includes performance spaces, practice rooms, and a library. The Duke's Hall is one of the primary performance venues within the Academy.

Academics

The Royal Academy of Music offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various disciplines of music, including performance, composition, and conducting. The Academy also offers a Junior Academy program for younger students.

Notable Alumni

The Academy has produced many notable alumni, including:

• Sir Simon Rattle - Conductor
• Elton John - Singer and Composer
• Katherine Jenkins - Mezzo-soprano
• Annie Lennox - Singer and Songwriter

Related Pages

• University of London
• Conservatoire
• Music education
• List of music schools in the United Kingdom

See Also

• Royal College of Music
• Guildhall School of Music and Drama
• Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance