Royal Academy of Music
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Type | Public |
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Established | 1822 |
Parent institution | University of London |
Principal | Jonathan Freeman-Attwood |
Location | , |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Royal College of Music
- Guildhall School of Music and Drama
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
References[edit | edit source]
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