RCS at Home - Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Life is a Cabaret for stage and screen star Alexandra Silber By Alexandra Silber

A show-stopping performance of graduate Alexandra Silber perfoming Cabaret at New York's 54 Below

Principal’s Update from Home Monday 30 March 2020

It's Week 2 of RCS at home, and our Principal gives a quick update of what to look out for this week.

How to Audition from Home By Ali de Souza

Top tips on how to submit a recorded audition from home by BA Acting Associate Head, Ali de Souza

Mozart Symphony No 40 in G Conducted by David Watkin

Enjoy a sublime lunchtime concert with some Mozart

Fridays at One: Jenn Butterworth and Laura-Beth Salter Live Performance

Jenn and Laura put on a traditional music performance for our first online Fridays at One!

Pastoral Music By Dr Sam Ellis

A short talk from Associate Head of Music Sam Ellis on why we seek comfort and joy in nature.

Mondays at One: Moishe’s Bagel Live Performance

Moishe's Bagel provided the music for our first online Mondays at One!

Sunday Screening: What Separates Us From The Beasts By RCS Filmmaking Alumni

A short film on how a child's favourite bedtime stories protect her from the sore, hard reality.

Sneak peek of a new musical from Andy McGregor By Andy McGregor

Guest visiting lecturer and director Andy McGregor shares an insight into his ‘new normal’ and gives us a sneak peek into the latest musical he has been working on at home …

RCS Presents…Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 Conducted by Baldur Brönnimann

Watch this sublime performance by the RCS Symphony Orchestra, recorded on Valentine's Day, 2020

Exchange Talk: Thirteen Ways of Listening to a Hermit Thrush By Dr Emily Doolittle

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 6 April 2020.

Sunday Screening: Threnody By BA Filmmaking

#RCSatHome Sunday Screening presents 'Threnody', brought to you by 2018 RCS Filmmaking graduates. Evil. Struggle. Strength. Loss. Sacrifice Please note: this content may be disturbing to some viewers.

RCS Early Years Music Lesson By Laura McFall

Get your little ones making music at home today with this early years music lesson from the Junior Conservatoire 's Laura McFall.

Exchange Talk: A tale of two sopranos: were Elizabeth Billington and Gertrud Mara trained by Venanzio Rauzzini? By Dr Brianna Robertson- Kirkland

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 4 May 2020

Exchange Talk: Chopin’s Etudes and their purpose By Professor Roy Howat

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 27 April 2020

Exchange Talk: Music, message and money: exploring how music influences consumer behaviour By Dr Jill Morgan

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 20 April 2020

Exchange Talk: A Practical Guide to Humpback Style: Exploring Music-like Aspects of Whale Song By Alex South

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 13 April 2020

Forced Home Stay- A Lockdown Tribute By Richard Lewis

We love this lockdown tribute from guest Musical Theatre lecturer Richard Lewis. Warning, you will be singing this all weekend!

My Love is Mine, Jonathan Dove By Louisa Stirland

Watch this enchanting performance of 'My Love is Mine' by Jonathan Dove, performed by MMus student, Louisa Stirland on her daily exercise walk in Lancashire.

Principal’s Update from Home Monday 27 April 2020

Professor Jeffrey Sharkey discusses the life and work of the acclaimed Polish American pianist Arthur Rubinstein as part of our RCS

Sunday Screening: Forgotten Falls By BA Filmmaking

This week's Sunday Screening is the beautifully shot, short film, 'Forgotten Falls' directed by Martin MacLeod. When a son is faced with his mother's cruel illness, he realises just how precious memories are

A Communion with Women and Literature By Kaiya Bartholomew

Second year CPP student Kaiya Bartholomew created this beautiful short film ‘A Communion with Women and Literature’.

Viola’s Ring Speech from Twelfth Night By Georgia Figgis

MA CCT student Georgia Figgis has very kindly sent us a video of her performing Viola's monologue from Act 2, Scene 2 of Twelfth Night for Shakespeare's birthday!

Indoor Thoughts By Joana Carvalhas

Masters (Performance) student Joana Carvalhas, kindly sent us her beautiful violin piece titled, 'Indoor Thoughts', recorded at her home, in Portugal.

From Home: ‘IV. About Astrovirus for two pianos’ By Nicholas Olsen, Edward Cohen and Hebba Benyaghla

RCS Composition graduate, Nicholas Olsen has written 'From Home', a series chronicling thoughts and feelings throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Each piece is written specially for a friend to play and record during our collective self-isolations. 'IV. About Astrovirus for two pianos' - performed by Edward Cohen and Hebba Benyaghla.

Sunday Screening: Spare Parts By DFTV Film Graduates

A romantic drama about how the past effects the present. We hope you enjoy this film as much we and RTS Scotland Student Television Awards did, where the film won two awards - Drama and Craft Skills, and Writing. Please note: this film contains strong language and a scene of sexual nature

DFTV Graduation Film Interview: Spare Parts

We spoke to our Digital Film and Television students and cast members, Shauna MacDonald and Hamish Clark on the set of final year showcase film and our Sunday Screening, 'Spare Parts'.

Rosey Cheeks By Cath Allison

A lovely short film 'Rosey Cheeks' by RCS Contemporary Performance Practice student Cath Allison - featuring a special appearance by her dad.

Exchange Talk: Shadows that in darkness dwell: Composing for Period Instruments and Electronics By Tim Cooper

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 6 April 2020

Principal’s Update from Home Tuesday 14 April 2020

An updated from Principal Jeffrey Sharkey on the power and value of performance

Sunday Screening: Choose Parkour By BA Filmmaking

Trainspotting, ranked as the best Scottish film of all time by the general public (BBC news 2004), inspired BA Filmmakers to recreate their own opening of the first Trainspotting film...

Caledonia by Dougie McLean By Brian Maitland

Thanks to MA Musical Theatre student Brian Maitland for sharing this lovely video with us. Brian sings Dougie McLean's classic "Caledonia".

Manchester Collective: Cries and Whispers By Manchester Collective

Our friends Manchester Collective are streaming some fantastic live music. First up, Cries and Whispers featuring music by Britten, Shostakovich and Gesualdo.

Interview with Greg Lawson of Moshie’s Bagel By Greg Lawson

An Interview with Greg Lawson, RCS lecturer and violinst of Moshie's Bagel

Principal’s Update from Home Monday 23 March 2020

An update from Principal Professor Jeffrey Sharkey

Exchange Talk: Low-Latency audiovisual streaming (LoLa) for instrumental music teaching By Benjamin Redman

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 11 May 2020

Exchange Talk: Dancing ‘Dyspraxicality’ in the Performance of -ish By Aby Watson

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 25 May 2020

Sunday Screening: GreyLag Directed by Ben Hunter

After losing his animals, an elderly father now risks losing his son - who sees no future for himself on their farm. Directed by BA Filmmaking 2016 graduate, Ben Hunter, Greylag was screened at the Glasgow Short Film Festival as well as the Royal Television Society Awards in March 2017.

RCS Presents… Jamie MacDougall Live Performance

The programme includes Eddie McGuire settings of Burns songs, Beethoven’s Scottish Songs and Dibujos sobre un Puerto by Arturo Márquez, alongside performances from our Ballet students.

Yo Ho! Drama for Early Years By Captain Thom Scullion

Time for some Friday morning fun for the little ones and this week we have Captain Thom here to take charge of your crew! So get ready to sail the high seas in this short drama lesson for 3-5 year olds. Yo ho ho!

Seasons of Love By BEd 1

A video from our first year Bachelor of Education (Music) students, who are marking their first professional learning week at home. Enjoy this beautiful arrangement of Seasons of Love from the musical Rent

Wild Mountain Thyme By BEd 2

Our Bachelor of Education (Music) students are sharing brilliant performance showcases as they spend their professional learning week at home. Today we're enjoying this video of the second year students performing Wild Mountain Thyme.

Pencil Full of Lead By BEd 3

Continuing this weeks fantastic #BEdPLW2020 series of performances from our BEd students, today BEd year 3 present a bit of Paolo Nutini to get your foot tapping

Exchange Talk: ‘A Waulking Song’ Exploring the Trad in Narrative Ballet By Deborah Norris

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 18 May 2020

Sunday Screening: Runnin’ Blue Directed by Carina Haouchine

Cathy, a long-distance runner with bipolar disorder has stopped taking her medication as she trains for a gruelling mountain marathon. Her new doctor, Ben arrives as she is on the brink of mania but, depressed and alcoholic, he's barely able to look after himself. They are broken opposites but together share a strong relationship with music. As the race approaches they both try to find the middle ground.

Day 43 of Isolation By RCS Musical Theatre

First year student Harry is missing his Glasgow flatmates – enjoy this performance from the residents of Flat 300

Sunday Screening: When Abby Met Emma By Short Courses

'When Abbie Met Emmy' is a touching short film that is the result of a collaboration forged through RCS Short Courses. The film premiered at BFI Flare in March last year, and has screened a number of international film festivals, and this is its online premiere!

Land Claim By Sinéad Hargan, Yas Mawer and Anya Bowcott

Land Claim: a film made by RCS Contemporary Performance Practice grads Sinéad Hargan, Yas Mawer and Anya Bowcott. The film explores the idea that artistic interventions in rural Scottish landscapes can act as forms of feminist protest, empowerment and celebration.

Landscapes of Home By Holly Worton

Contemporary Performance Practice student Holly has created this beautiful ode to Scotland with people who consider Scotland to be their home.

Autopsy of a God: Jay Capperauld By Jay Capperauld

Music almunus Jay Capperauld performs Autopsy of a God

The Baker’s Wife By BA Musical Theatre

The graduating #RCSClassof2020 BA Musical Theatre students present a sharing of performance from The Baker’s Wife, with a special introduction by legendary composer Stephen Schwartz.

Sirocco (Online Premiere) By Manchester Collective

Watch this fantastic musical performance from our friends Manchester Collective. We were lucky enough to host a performance of Sirocco last year and they were amazing!

Bound By BA Modern Ballet

On the day where we celebrate the #RCSClassof2020, we are thrilled to share the premiere of Bound - a performance from the graduating @BAModernBallet students. ‘Bound’ has been created entirely at home with the students filming their work on mobile devices and zoom calls, and choreographed by Lecturer Diana Loosmore.

Class of 2020

Class of 2020, you have risen to more challenges than we could ever have imagined possible and today there are lots of people who want to celebrate your remarkable achievements with you #RCSClassof2020

Little Red Riding Hood with Puppets By Sam Burns

How to make Little Red Riding Hood puppets with Sam Burns from RCS Short Courses, perfect for those with little ones!

Exchange Talk: Virtual Choirs By James Slimming

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 1 June 2020

RCS Presents… Past and Present Live Performance

Today's #RCSPresents concert feat. RCS Keyboard students Edyta Mydłowska and Ryan Corbett, as well an incredibly memorable performance from our Rosin #CoffeeConcert series earlier this year.

Exchange Talk: Frozen Music, Liquid Architecture By Dr Sam Ellis

This Exchange Talk was delivered online as a livestream on Monday 8 June 2020

#PropelFestival: Introduction Dr Laura Bissell

Propel Festival is created by RCS Contemporary Performance Practice students and asks how we can make new work whilst in quarantine. Dr Laura Bissell invites you to join this festival of digital performance.

Sunday Screening: Clemency By 2017 BA Filmmaking Graduates

#RCSatHome Sunday Screening presents - Clemency. Christopher, a lonely, nomadic man lives in an abandoned warehouse. He spends his days trying to survive and wandering the city. When a distraught, middle class Katie falls into his life unexpectedly, he must decide what is more important to him – money or companionship. They begin to bond over an intense 24 hours, and must decide whether their relationship has any hope of continuing.

RCS Presents… The School of Music By RCS School of Music

Today’s RCS Presents concert has been specially programmed for the Music Open Day on Friday 12 June. Get a real insight into the diverse performance opportunities available at RCS! #RCSOpenDay #RCSPresents

The Jump By the 3rd Year Junior Acting students with tutor Andy McGregor

Our RCS Junior Conservatoire students have been hard at work creating their end of year presentations for the upcoming #YouthArtsFestival and they're pretty amazing! Here is a sneaky peek of The Jump - a tense cyber thriller written and performed by the 3rd Yr Junior Acting students with tutor Andy McGregor

#OnTheVerge Festival

There are some things you just never want to end! #OnTheVerge Festival is just that. So, here is a selection of some of the experimental performances that featured at last week's festival, created and performed by @RCSmacct @RCSBAPerformance @baactorsrcs.

Scotland House Sessions #2 with Fiona Joice and Liam Bonthrone By Fiona Joice and Liam Bonthrone

The incredibly talented vocalists Fiona Joice and Liam Bonthrone perform a collection of beautiful Scottish music from their house to yours. This is the second concert in our Scotland House Sessions.

#TheReality By Michael J Ferns

BAFTA-award-winning director and film graduate Michael J Ferns has directed this beautiful short film #TheReality shot in isolation, about isolation, which explores mental health.

Jam Jarring By Jamiel Laurence and BA Modern Ballet

Our dance students have been busy! Watch Jam Jarring, a stunning performance piece shot in isolation from across the world, a collaboration between Jamiel Laurence and BA Modern Ballet students, with music by Guy Salim.

RCS Presents…Digital Double Reeds By RCS Woodwind

In recent weeks the RCS Woodwind department have been embracing the creative possibilities of the video call, and they are pleased to present their first digital double reeds concert!

Tbilisi to Auckland By Grange Park Opera

Tbilisi to Auckland, NZ brings together 22 students from around the world who perform a fantastic mix of repertoire, including Colline’s Aria from La Boheme to Ae Fond Kiss.

Adoration By Adam Lee

Woodwind student Adam Lee recorded 'Adoration' a beautiful piece written by Florence Beatrice Price who is noted as the first African-American woman to be recognised as a symphonic composer, and the first to have a composition played by a major American orchestra.

RCS Presents… Lockdown Finale By School of Music

An end-of-season treat from the School of Music. Thank you to our audience for all your support during these unprecedented months. We hope you've enjoyed these weekly online concerts. We look forward to entertaining you again in September and hope to welcome you back to the building before too long.

Scotland House Sessions #3 with Tim Beattie

Award-winning classical guitarist and Toronto native, Tim Beattie celebrates Canada Day by playing en eclectic mix of mix of Canadian and Scots songs.

RCS Production Showcase By Ros Maddison

Hear what Ros Maddison, Head of Production has to say about the Production #RCSClassof2020... You can still catch the Production Showcase here! https://www.rcs.ac.uk/production-showcase/

Florence Price “Adoration” By Scottish Freelance Ensemble

This is truly beautiful - our friends and alumni present the Scottish Freelance Ensemble's first socially-distanced recording: Florence Price's "Adoration".

Propel Festival 2020: Arts In Inclusive Practice Prisons By Contemporary Performance Practice student Ryan Morgan, facilitated by Laura Bissell

Propel Festival 2020: Arts In Inclusive Practice Prisons

Propel Festival 2020 By Contemporary Performance Practise

Watch this extended trailer for the Propel Festival 2020 to get a taste of this festival of digital contemporary performance.

Propel Festival 2020: Director’s Room By Julia Fisher, Genevieve Jagger, Minnie Crook and Dan Brown, facilitated by Gudrun Soley Sigurdardottir

Propel Festival 2020: Director's Room

Propel Festival 2020: Site Specific Artist Talk By Maddie Granlund and Craig McCorquodale facilitated by Thulani Rachia

Propel Festival 2020: Site Specific Artist Talk

Propel Festival 2020: Artist Talk – This is Not One Story with Jess Thorpe By Jess Thorpe

Propel Festival 2020: Artist Talk - This is Not One Story with Jess Thorpe

Graduate spotlight: Sanjay Lago By Sanjay Lago

Spotlight On: Ben MacDonald, Artistic Planning Manager By Linda Robertson

Artistic Planning Manager Ben MacDonald takes the spotlight in our weekly Q&A

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