Following a period as interim postholders and an internal appointment process, Professor Aaron Shorr has been appointed Director of Music and Dr Marc Silberschatz as Director of Drama, Dance, Production and Film.

Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, RCS Principal said: “Aaron and Marc are both excellent artists and arts practitioners as well as experienced academics with a deep working knowledge of our learning community and the sector.

“I look forward to continuing to work with them and value very much their leadership and support of their teams and students in delivering world-leading performing arts learning and teaching here at RCS.”