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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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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 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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Graduate Destinations: Jason Belanger, MA Musical Directing

Graduate Destinations: Jason Belanger, MA Musical Directing
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Graduate Destinations: Michali Dantes, BA Musical Theatre
Michali Dantes is looking at the camera.

Graduate Destinations: Michali Dantes, BA Musical Theatre
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Singer Ellie Beaton takes the title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 in a final dominated by RCS students and graduates

Singer Ellie Beaton takes the title of BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2025 in a final dominated by RCS students and graduates
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Graduate Destinations: Katie Thompson, Classical and Contemporary Text (Directing)
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Graduate Destinations: Katie Thompson, Classical and Contemporary Text (Directing)
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Beam me up: award-winning invention from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lecturer and student set to lighten the load in stage rigging

Beam me up: award-winning invention from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lecturer and student set to lighten the load in stage rigging
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Award-winning actor Kate Dickie unveiled as a Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama, Production and Film at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Award-winning actor Kate Dickie unveiled as a Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama, Production and Film at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Artistic innovation and entrepreneurial spirit: the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland launches the Creative Enterprise Development Office to nurture the nation’s creative artists

Artistic innovation and entrepreneurial spirit: the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland launches the Creative Enterprise Development Office to nurture the nation’s creative artists
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First MA Psychology in the Arts (Music) graduate from RCS

First MA Psychology in the Arts (Music) graduate from RCS
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland students and graduates dominate the final for BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician competition

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland students and graduates dominate the final for BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician competition
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Star of stage and screen and Scots panto queen Elaine C Smith creates new prize for female comedy actors at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Star of stage and screen and Scots panto queen Elaine C Smith creates new prize for female comedy actors at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lecturer and graduates in running for prestigious UK classical music awards

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland lecturer and graduates in running for prestigious UK classical music awards
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New season of music, drama and dance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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New season of music, drama and dance at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland increases annual funding awards for enterprising graduates to help their creative ideas take flight

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland increases annual funding awards for enterprising graduates to help their creative ideas take flight
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Brian Ferguson appointed Head of Classical and Contemporary Text

Brian Ferguson appointed Head of Classical and Contemporary Text
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s £10,000 funding boost empowers new arts graduates to bring innovative ideas to life
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s £10,000 funding boost empowers new arts graduates to bring innovative ideas to life
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