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Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis receives honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and pays tribute to nation’s influence on his career

Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis receives honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and pays tribute to nation’s influence on his career
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New community strings project from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lecturers aims to break down barriers to music-making
Joejoe McCann is playing the violin with eyes closed.

New community strings project from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lecturers aims to break down barriers to music-making
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Duncan Ritchie wins composition prize with new tune honouring 30 years of trad music and Arran’s Lochranza Distillery
Duncan Ritchie is sitting outside with greenery behind him and playing the accordion. Duncan is wearing a pale blue shirt and looking off to the left.

Duncan Ritchie wins composition prize with new tune honouring 30 years of trad music and Arran’s Lochranza Distillery
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Roaring success: Production Art and Design students bring The Lion King to life for local school pupils
St Kevin's Primary School pupils stage the musical The Lion King wearing masks and headgear designed by four RCS Production Arts and Design students

Roaring success: Production Art and Design students bring The Lion King to life for local school pupils
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Student Sofía Ros named BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician 2025
Sofia Ros holds her BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician trophy and is smiling widely at the camera

Student Sofía Ros named BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician 2025
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Prestigious French cultural honour for Professor Roy Howat

Prestigious French cultural honour for Professor Roy Howat
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Double debut: Musical Theatre’s Sheridan Townsley steps straight from RCS to the West End in UK premiere of Sing Street

Double debut: Musical Theatre’s Sheridan Townsley steps straight from RCS to the West End in UK premiere of Sing Street
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Picking up the baton: Stefano Boccacci appointed new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Stefano Boccacci is conducting an orchestra in a wood-panelled hall. His right hand is raised, holding a baton.

Picking up the baton: Stefano Boccacci appointed new Leverhulme Conducting Fellow at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Global star Sam Heughan selects winner of his annual creative competition for students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Sam Heughan stands in the wings of RCS's New Athenaeum Theatre with spotlights shining on the stage behind him, creating a purple glow. He is standing with his arms folded, looking at the camera.

Global star Sam Heughan selects winner of his annual creative competition for students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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RCS Head of Classical and Contemporary Text Brian Ferguson nominated for top acting honour at RTS Scotland Awards  
Two actors stand side by side against a brick wall. Brian Ferguson is on the left, with his hand in his pocket. Richard Ranking is standing to his right, dressed all in black.

RCS Head of Classical and Contemporary Text Brian Ferguson nominated for top acting honour at RTS Scotland Awards  
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Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to receive honorary doctorates
Lulu is casually sitting on the floor in a relaxed portrait. She is smiling at the camera and wearing a denim shirt and jeans.

Theatre visionary Bunny Christie, pop legend Lulu and pioneering jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to receive honorary doctorates
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Earth Day 2025: RCS unveils new solar panels at Wallace Studios
Aerial view captured by drone of RCS's Wallace Studios and its new solar panels

Earth Day 2025: RCS unveils new solar panels at Wallace Studios
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New trad tune to toast 30 years: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Arran Whisky blend tradition and innovation in a new prize to mark milestone anniversaries

New trad tune to toast 30 years: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Arran Whisky blend tradition and innovation in a new prize to mark milestone anniversaries
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Unlocking the potential of Glasgow’s creative industries: Mark Logan appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Professor Jeffrey Sharkey stands beside Mark Logan.

Unlocking the potential of Glasgow’s creative industries: Mark Logan appointed Entrepreneur in Residence at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for students at iconic Paris opera houses
The students in the Bastille Opera House with the set for the ballet Sleeping Beauty.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour for students at iconic Paris opera houses
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RCS on parade! Alumni take to the streets and stages of New York City in annual celebration of Scottish culture

RCS on parade! Alumni take to the streets and stages of New York City in annual celebration of Scottish culture
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Musical Theatre student Gilli Jones set for professional debut in London’s Brigadoon
Close-up shot of Gilli Jones who is looking directly to the camera and wearing a black top

Musical Theatre student Gilli Jones set for professional debut in London’s Brigadoon
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RCS students collaborate across cultures in Finlandia Brass Project
A group shot of the RCS Brass ensemble holding their instruments on the stage of the Stevenson Hall at RCS

RCS students collaborate across cultures in Finlandia Brass Project
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Graduate Destinations: Jason Belanger, MA Musical Directing

Graduate Destinations: Jason Belanger, MA Musical Directing
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland retains world top ten position for performing arts education in prestigious global rankings

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland retains world top ten position for performing arts education in prestigious global rankings
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