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Junior RNCM
Junior RNCM is a vibrant community of gifted young musicians aged 8 to 18 who come together to develop their talent within the Royal Northern College of Music.
Every Saturday during term time the RNCM is their home; a place to study with exceptional tutors, perform with like-minded people and make long-lasting friendships. It’s also a place that looks to the future, teaching transferrable skills for life and creating a solid platform for further study at a conservatoire or university.
Being part of Junior RNCM is special. Students often say it’s their favourite part of the week and many tutors are proud to be alumni of the school. The varied curriculum ensures that everyone who trains with us receives an outstanding music education within an environment full of opportunity.
Read our full prospectus
.
Discover More
Click on the tabs below to discover more about Junior RNCM.
Our next
Open Day
will take place on
Saturday 7 February 2026
. It’s a great chance to discover the unique opportunities we offer. Join us between 10am-1pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm to hear from our Head of Junior Programmes, Aled Tudor, who will provide insight into the life at Junior RNCM. You’ll also get the chance to tour our state-of-the-art facilities and hear performances from some of our current Junior RNCM students.
Book Your Place
We’ve also compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions,
which you can view here.
Curriculum
Junior RNCM Curriculum
The varied curriculum ensures that everyone who trains with us receives an outstanding music education within an environment full of opportunity.
Students are required to spend a whole day at the Junior RNCM to undertake the full curriculum, which comprises:
Principal Study:
1 hour
Second Study
: ¾ hour
Academic Studies
• Musicianship/Improvisation: ¾ hour
• Theory/Harmony/Composition: ¾ hour
Chamber Music Coaching
(sight-singing for vocalists): ¾ hour
Plus one of the following, as directed by the Head of Junior RNCM:
Orchestral Training: 2 hours
Brass Band: 1½ hours
Vocal Ensemble: 2 hours
Jazz Ensemble: 1½ hours
Percussion Ensemble: 1½ hours
Foundation Section for Young Students
Our youngest students are placed in the Foundation Section and follow a shortened curriculum, at a reduced fee. Foundation Section students undertake the following:
Principal Study: 1 hour
Second Study: ¾ hour
Eurhythmics Class: ¾ hour
Theory: ¾ hour
Foundation Choir: ¾ hour
When their technical ability and physical stamina have reached the levels required for a full day of activities, it is expected that Foundation Students will become ‘full Juniors’.
Academic Studies
The Junior RNCM curriculum is underpinned by Academic Studies, which are of key importance in the training of well-informed young musicians. All students attend classes of either theory, harmony or composition (depending on age and standard) plus classes in musicianship, improvisation or Eurhythmics.
The Junior RNCM curriculum complements and supports students’ wider music education, particularly their learning on GCSE and A level Music courses. Help is also available for those preparing for ABRSM practical examinations through the aural training element of the musicianship course.
Composition
Composition is a particular strength of the Junior RNCM. Many of our students have had their works broadcast or performed nationally, and Junior RNCM students have won the BBC Proms Inspire Young Composers’ Competition seven times in recent years. Our Young Composers‘ Concerts, featuring performances by the Junior RNCM New Music Ensemble, provide an excellent focus for student output.
Conducting
Our older students also enjoy the benefits of tuition in the techniques of conducting, score preparation and interpretation. There are opportunities for outstanding student conductors to work with Junior RNCM ensembles.
Chamber Music
Chamber Music is an important element in the training of our young musicians, and most of our students receive ensemble coaching in small groups, carefully matched to age, standard and experience.
Orchestral and Large Ensemble Training (as directed by the Head of Junior RNCM)
Junior RNCM orchestras and ensembles rehearse and perform works from a wide-ranging repertoire, and offer concerto opportunities for several outstanding soloists each year.
Regular sectional work is undertaken by experienced tutors, and there is a strong emphasis on orchestral and ensemble training. Alongside these in-house activities, students are encouraged to take part in complementary school, county and national activities.
Each ‘full Junior’ may be involved with: Big Band, Brass Band, Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble.
Click here for further curriculum information and sample timetables.
Staff List
Head of Junior Programmes
Aled Tudor BMus
Manager, Junior RNCM
Eugene Monteith BMus (Hons), PGDip, MA
Junior RNCM Administrator
Millie Whittle BA (Hons)
Tutorial Staff
Academic Studies
Aidan Bradley
Michael Fletcher MA, FRCO, Dip. Ed.
Dr Rachael Gibbon BMus RNCM, ATCL, PhD
Jonathan Gleeson
Ian Gray MA, LGSM, Cert Ed.
Marjory Gray DRSAM (Perf), DRSAM (teach), PGCSE
Leda Mileto, MMus & PGDip Violin (RNCM), Foundation Award in Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Dalcroze U.K.)
David Onac MA Hons, MPhil, MMus, PhD, LRSM
Composition
David Onac MA Hons, MPhil, MMus, PhD, LRSM
Gavin Wayte MMus, BMus (Hons), ALCM
Eurhythmics
Leda Mileto, MMus & PGDip Violin (RNCM), Foundation Award in Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Dalcroze U.K.)
Conducting
Juan Ortuno MMus
Jon Malaxetxebarria
Keyboard Studies
Piano
Teleri Sian Barker BMus (Hons) RCM, MML
Sam Brook BMus (Hons), PGDip (Perf)
Siew Fong Choon GMusRNCM (Hons), PGDipRNCM
Valerie Eastham LRSM(T), LRSM(P), FTCL
Manola Hatfield GRSM, ARMCM (Perf.)
Benny Hui BA (Hons), BA (Hons), PGCert, MMus, MPhil, CT ABRSM
Marta Karbownicka MA
Matthew Kam MMus (Perf), PGDip RNCM, BMus (Hons)
Naomi Kayayan BMus (Hons) GRNCM, PGdip, PGCert (GSMD), MA, FHEA
Matthew Lau BMus (Hons), MMus
Kwangho Lee MMus, BMus (Hons)
Murray McLachlan MA, LRAM
Katherine Mercer BMus (Hons), LRAM
Jonathan Middleton GMusRNCM (Hons), PGDipRNCM, PPRNCM
Ben Powell BMus (Hons), MMus, MPhil, PPRNCM
Lauryna Sableviciute MMus
Kiana Shafiei BA (Hons), MPerf(RCM), PhD(RNCM), AFHEA
Ruth Webb BMus (Hons), PGDip, PPRNCM
Alex Winkcup MMus (Perf), PGDip, BMus (Hons)
Shanshan Zhao BA (Hons), PPRNCM, MMus
Jazz Piano
Les Chisnall
Ian Gray MA, LGSM, Cert Ed.
David Onac MA Hons, MPhil, MMus, PhD, LRSM
Organ
Simon Mercer BMus (Hons), ARCO
String Studies
Violin
Janet Fuest
Mary Hofman BA, MMus
Leda Mileto, MMus & PGDip Violin (RNCM), Foundation Award in Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Dalcroze U.K.)
Sophie Rosa BMus (hons), MMus, International Artist Diploma RNCM
Liz Rossi BMus (Hons), PPRNCM
Steve Wilkie GMus RNCM, PGDip RNCM
Cath Yates GMus RNCM (Hons) PPRNCM
Viola
Lucy Nolan BMus (Hons), MMus RNCM
Alex Robertson GMusRNCM, PPRNCM
Cello
Heather Bills BMus PgDipRCM
Clare Rowe BMus (Hons), PGDip, MusM, PPRNCM
Nick Trygstad
Double Bass
Geth Griffith BMus (Hons), PGDip (RNCM)
Rachel Meerloo BMus (Hons), MA (Dist), LRAM
Harp
Lucy Nolan BA, Mst Music Performance, PGCE
Anne-Marie O’Farrell PhD, MA (Performance and Musicology), MA (Composition), BA, BMus, LRSM, LTCL, LLCM, ALCM, ARIAM
Guitar
Jeremy Bleasdale BA (Hons) LLCM
Jon Gjylaci BMus (Hons), PGDip RNCM
Wind, Brass & Percussion Studies
Flute
Noemi Gyori Magister Dip Hons (Franz Lizst Academy) PGDip (Vienna) Concert Dip (Munich), PhD
Aine Lambert BMus (Hons), MMus
Helen Rimmer G.MusRNCM (Hons), PGCE
Jonathan Rimmer ARCM
Oboe
David Cowdy BA (Hons), PGDipRNCM, PPRNCM, PGCE
Clarinet
Helen Bywater BMus (Hons), PPRNCM
Hannah McCabe BMus (Hons), MMus (RNCM)
Bassoon
Rebekah Abramski BMus, Diplom (Stuttgart)
Recorder
Chris Orton HonBC, AdvPGDip (Prof Perf), BMus (Hons)
Saxophone
Gillian Blair BMus (Hons), MMus (RNCM)
Ruth Bourn PPRNCM, BMus RNCM
French Horn
John Thornton GRNCM
Trumpet/Cornet
Tim Barber BMus (Hons) RNCM, PPRNCM, PGDip (Perf)
Richard Cowen BA PPRNCM
Neil Fulton BMus (Hons) RNCM
Graham South MusB (Hons), MusM
Trombone
Richard Broomhead BMus (Hons), LRAM
Philip Goodwin
Tenor Horn
Helen Varley BSc (Hons), LRSM
Euphonium
Mark Bousie BMus (Hons) RNCM, PPRNCM, PGDip RNCM, PGCE
Tuba
Peter Cowlishaw, BMus (Hons), MMus RNCM, LRAM
Percussion
Ian Forgrieve GMusRNCM (Hons), PPRNCM
Andrea Vogler BMus (Hons) RNCM, PGDipRNCM
Vocal Studies
Jenny Heslop ARMCM
Samuel Jackson BMus (Hons), MMus
Joy Naylor GRSM, ARCM, CTABRSM
Linda Richardson BA (Hons), PGDip Perf RNCM
Antonia Sotgiu GRNCM, Hon DArts
Vocal Ensemble
Simon Mercer BMus (Hons), ARCO
Samuel Jackson BMus (Hons), MMus
Chamber Music
Tim Barber BMus (Hons) RNCM, PPRNCM, PGDip (Perf)
Teleri Sian Barker BMus (Hons) RCM, MML
Jeremy Bleasdale BA (Hons) LLCM
Ruth Bourn PPRNCM, BMus RNCM
Richard Cowen BA PPRNCM
David Cowdy BA (Hons), PGDipRNCM, PPRNCM, PGCE
Ian Gray MA, LGSM, Cert Ed.
Anne-Marie Hastings GRNCM, PPRNCM
David Jones BMus, MusM(Perf), PhD, PGDipRNCM
Aine Lambert BMus (Hons), MMus
Jon Malaxetxebarria
Hannah McCabe BMus (Hons), MMus (RNCM)
Susie Mészáros ARCM(Hons), BA(Hons), ARAM
Rachel Moore BA (Hons)
Lucy Nolan BA, Mst Music Performance, PGCE
Chris Orton HonBC, AdvPGDip (Prof Perf), BMus (Hons)
Juan Ortuno MMus
Eduardo Portal PGDipRAM, Int. Artist Dip RNCM
Helen Rimmer GMusRNCM (Hons), PGCE
Jonathan Rimmer ARCM
Graham South MusB(Hons), MusM
John Thornton GRNCM
Andrea Vogler BMus (Hons) RNCM, PGDipRNCM
Orchestra and Ensemble Conductors
Mark Bousie BMus (Hons) RNCM, PPRNCM, PGDip RNCM, PGCE
Philip Goodwin
Geth Griffith BMus (Hons), PGDip (RNCM)Samuel Jackson BMus (Hons), MMus
Samuel Jackson BMus (Hons), MMus
Jon Malaxetxebarria
Simon Mercer BMus (Hons), ARCO
Chris Orton HonBC, AdvPGDip (Prof Perf), BMus (Hons)
Juan Ortuno MMus
Eduardo Portal PGDipRAM, Int. Artist Dip RNCM
Andrea Vogler BMus (Hons) RNCM, PGDipRNCM
Accompanists
Pete Durrant MMus (Perf), PGDip, BMus (Hons)
Prospectus
The Junior RNCM prospectus is available to
download here
.
Contact Junior RNCM
If you’d like to learn more about Junior RNCM, please contact our Junior RNCM Administrator on 0161 907 5264 or email
[email protected]
.
Safeguarding
The RNCM is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults studying in the College by raising awareness of safeguarding and promoting a safe environment in which to learn and explore music.
The College’s Senior Designated Person responsible for safeguarding is Emma Hilton-Wood, Academic Registrar, who can be contacted on 0161 907 5361 or by email at
[email protected]
. You can also contact the College’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Paul Hynes on
[email protected]
.
Our relevant policies are available for download on the College’s
Safeguarding page
.
2025 - 26 Term Dates
Autumn Term
September 13 – December 6
Spring Term
January 10 – March 28
Summer Term
April 18 – July 4
Click here to see the full calendar.
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Northern Highlights
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The Northern – Alumni Magazine
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Junior RNCM
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Junior RNCM
Junior RNCM is a vibrant community of gifted young musicians aged 8 to 18 who come together to develop their talent within the Royal Northern College of Music.
Every Saturday during term time the RNCM is their home; a place to study with exceptional tutors, perform with like-minded people and make long-lasting friendships. It’s also a place that looks to the future, teaching transferrable skills for life and creating a solid platform for further study at a conservatoire or university.
Being part of Junior RNCM is special. Students often say it’s their favourite part of the week and many tutors are proud to be alumni of the school. The varied curriculum ensures that everyone who trains with us receives an outstanding music education within an environment full of opportunity.
Read our full prospectus
.
Discover More
Click on the tabs below to discover more about Junior RNCM.
Our next
Open Day
will take place on
Saturday 7 February 2026
. It’s a great chance to discover the unique opportunities we offer. Join us between 10am-1pm or 1.30pm-4.30pm to hear from our Head of Junior Programmes, Aled Tudor, who will provide insight into the life at Junior RNCM. You’ll also get the chance to tour our state-of-the-art facilities and hear performances from some of our current Junior RNCM students.
Book Your Place
We’ve also compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions,
which you can view here.
Curriculum
Junior RNCM Curriculum
The varied curriculum ensures that everyone who trains with us receives an outstanding music education within an environment full of opportunity.
Students are required to spend a whole day at the Junior RNCM to undertake the full curriculum, which comprises:
Principal Study:
1 hour
Second Study
: ¾ hour
Academic Studies
• Musicianship/Improvisation: ¾ hour
• Theory/Harmony/Composition: ¾ hour
Chamber Music Coaching
(sight-singing for vocalists): ¾ hour
Plus one of the following, as directed by the Head of Junior RNCM:
Orchestral Training: 2 hours
Brass Band: 1½ hours
Vocal Ensemble: 2 hours
Jazz Ensemble: 1½ hours
Percussion Ensemble: 1½ hours
Foundation Section for Young Students
Our youngest students are placed in the Foundation Section and follow a shortened curriculum, at a reduced fee. Foundation Section students undertake the following:
Principal Study: 1 hour
Second Study: ¾ hour
Eurhythmics Class: ¾ hour
Theory: ¾ hour
Foundation Choir: ¾ hour
When their technical ability and physical stamina have reached the levels required for a full day of activities, it is expected that Foundation Students will become ‘full Juniors’.
Academic Studies
The Junior RNCM curriculum is underpinned by Academic Studies, which are of key importance in the training of well-informed young musicians. All students attend classes of either theory, harmony or composition (depending on age and standard) plus classes in musicianship, improvisation or Eurhythmics.
The Junior RNCM curriculum complements and supports students’ wider music education, particularly their learning on GCSE and A level Music courses. Help is also available for those preparing for ABRSM practical examinations through the aural training element of the musicianship course.
Composition
Composition is a particular strength of the Junior RNCM. Many of our students have had their works broadcast or performed nationally, and Junior RNCM students have won the BBC Proms Inspire Young Composers’ Competition seven times in recent years. Our Young Composers‘ Concerts, featuring performances by the Junior RNCM New Music Ensemble, provide an excellent focus for student output.
Conducting
Our older students also enjoy the benefits of tuition in the techniques of conducting, score preparation and interpretation. There are opportunities for outstanding student conductors to work with Junior RNCM ensembles.
Chamber Music
Chamber Music is an important element in the training of our young musicians, and most of our students receive ensemble coaching in small groups, carefully matched to age, standard and experience.
Orchestral and Large Ensemble Training (as directed by the Head of Junior RNCM)
Junior RNCM orchestras and ensembles rehearse and perform works from a wide-ranging repertoire, and offer concerto opportunities for several outstanding soloists each year.
Regular sectional work is undertaken by experienced tutors, and there is a strong emphasis on orchestral and ensemble training. Alongside these in-house activities, students are encouraged to take part in complementary school, county and national activities.
Each ‘full Junior’ may be involved with: Big Band, Brass Band, Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Vocal Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble.
Click here for further curriculum information and sample timetables.
Staff List
Head of Junior Programmes
Aled Tudor BMus
Manager, Junior RNCM
Eugene Monteith BMus (Hons), PGDip, MA
Junior RNCM Administrator
Millie Whittle BA (Hons)
Tutorial Staff
Academic Studies
Aidan Bradley
Michael Fletcher MA, FRCO, Dip. Ed.
Dr Rachael Gibbon BMus RNCM, ATCL, PhD
Jonathan Gleeson
Ian Gray MA, LGSM, Cert Ed.
Marjory Gray DRSAM (Perf), DRSAM (teach), PGCSE
Leda Mileto, MMus & PGDip Violin (RNCM), Foundation Award in Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Dalcroze U.K.)
David Onac MA Hons, MPhil, MMus, PhD, LRSM
Composition
David Onac MA Hons, MPhil, MMus, PhD, LRSM
Gavin Wayte MMus, BMus (Hons), ALCM
Eurhythmics
Leda Mileto, MMus & PGDip Violin (RNCM), Foundation Award in Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Dalcroze U.K.)
Conducting
Juan Ortuno MMus
Jon Malaxetxebarria
Keyboard Studies
Piano
Teleri Sian Barker BMus (Hons) RCM, MML
Sam Brook BMus (Hons), PGDip (Perf)
Siew Fong Choon GMusRNCM (Hons), PGDipRNCM
Valerie Eastham LRSM(T), LRSM(P), FTCL
Manola Hatfield GRSM, ARMCM (Perf.)
Benny Hui BA (Hons), BA (Hons), PGCert, MMus, MPhil, CT ABRSM
Marta Karbownicka MA
Matthew Kam MMus (Perf), PGDip RNCM, BMus (Hons)
Naomi Kayayan BMus (Hons) GRNCM, PGdip, PGCert (GSMD), MA, FHEA
Matthew Lau BMus (Hons), MMus
Kwangho Lee MMus, BMus (Hons)
Murray McLachlan MA, LRAM
Katherine Mercer BMus (Hons), LRAM
Jonathan Middleton GMusRNCM (Hons), PGDipRNCM, PPRNCM
Ben Powell BMus (Hons), MMus, MPhil, PPRNCM
Lauryna Sableviciute MMus
Kiana Shafiei BA (Hons), MPerf(RCM), PhD(RNCM), AFHEA
Ruth Webb BMus (Hons), PGDip, PPRNCM
Alex Winkcup MMus (Perf), PGDip, BMus (Hons)
Shanshan Zhao BA (Hons), PPRNCM, MMus
Jazz Piano
Les Chisnall
Ian Gray MA, LGSM, Cert Ed.
David Onac MA Hons, MPhil, MMus, PhD, LRSM
Organ
Simon Mercer BMus (Hons), ARCO
String Studies
Violin
Janet Fuest
Mary Hofman BA, MMus
Leda Mileto, MMus & PGDip Violin (RNCM), Foundation Award in Dalcroze Eurhythmics (Dalcroze U.K.)
Sophie Rosa BMus (hons), MMus, International Artist Diploma RNCM
Liz Rossi BMus (Hons), PPRNCM
Steve Wilkie GMus RNCM, PGDip RNCM
Cath Yates GMus RNCM (Hons) PPRNCM
Viola
Lucy Nolan BMus (Hons), MMus RNCM
Alex Robertson GMusRNCM, PPRNCM
Cello
Heather Bills BMus PgDipRCM
Clare Rowe BMus (Hons), PGDip, MusM, PPRNCM
Nick Trygstad
Double Bass
Geth Griffith BMus (Hons), PGDip (RNCM)
Rachel Meerloo BMus (Hons), MA (Dist), LRAM
Harp
Lucy Nolan BA, Mst Music Performance, PGCE
Anne-Marie O’Farrell PhD, MA (Performance and Musicology), MA (Composition), BA, BMus, LRSM, LTCL, LLCM, ALCM, ARIAM
Guitar
Jeremy Bleasdale BA (Hons) LLCM
Jon Gjylaci BMus (Hons), PGDip RNCM
Wind, Brass & Percussion Studies
Flute
Noemi Gyori Magister Dip Hons (Franz Lizst Academy) PGDip (Vienna) Concert Dip (Munich), PhD
Aine Lambert BMus (Hons), MMus
Helen Rimmer G.MusRNCM (Hons), PGCE
Jonathan Rimmer ARCM
Oboe
David Cowdy BA (Hons), PGDipRNCM, PPRNCM, PGCE
Clarinet
Helen Bywater BMus (Hons), PPRNCM
Hannah McCabe BMus (Hons), MMus (RNCM)
Bassoon
Rebekah Abramski BMus, Diplom (Stuttgart)
Recorder
Chris Orton HonBC, AdvPGDip (Prof Perf), BMus (Hons)
Saxophone
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Jeremy Bleasdale BA (Hons) LLCM
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Richard Cowen BA PPRNCM
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Ian Gray MA, LGSM, Cert Ed.
Anne-Marie Hastings GRNCM, PPRNCM
David Jones BMus, MusM(Perf), PhD, PGDipRNCM
Aine Lambert BMus (Hons), MMus
Jon Malaxetxebarria
Hannah McCabe BMus (Hons), MMus (RNCM)
Susie Mészáros ARCM(Hons), BA(Hons), ARAM
Rachel Moore BA (Hons)
Lucy Nolan BA, Mst Music Performance, PGCE
Chris Orton HonBC, AdvPGDip (Prof Perf), BMus (Hons)
Juan Ortuno MMus
Eduardo Portal PGDipRAM, Int. Artist Dip RNCM
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Philip Goodwin
Geth Griffith BMus (Hons), PGDip (RNCM)Samuel Jackson BMus (Hons), MMus
Samuel Jackson BMus (Hons), MMus
Jon Malaxetxebarria
Simon Mercer BMus (Hons), ARCO
Chris Orton HonBC, AdvPGDip (Prof Perf), BMus (Hons)
Juan Ortuno MMus
Eduardo Portal PGDipRAM, Int. Artist Dip RNCM
Andrea Vogler BMus (Hons) RNCM, PGDipRNCM
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