Archives - Royal Northern College of Music
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Archives - Royal Northern College of Music
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The RNCM Archives play host to 18 fascinating collections of records, compositions and personal papers, spanning not only the College’s 50 year history but also dating back to the days of Northern School of Music and the Royal Manchester College of Music which came before.
RNCM Archives can be found online at
Connecting Manchester’s Music Archives
.
Come and explore the fascinating collections that tell an incredible story of music and the people who play and teach it in Manchester.
Delve into the history
of the RNCM and its predecessors: the Royal Manchester College of Music and the Northern School of Music
Get to know great names
in the history of the College such as Adolph Brodsky, Elizabeth Harwood, the Carroll family, Philip Jones and many more
Marvel at the
stunning photographs
of operas, the buildings, events and the people who made it all happen
Be inspired by the beautiful original music manuscripts and
hold history in your hands
Donate to the Collections
Heather, our Archivist, is always interested in hearing about any material you think would be of value to the archive. We collect material relating to the history, work, staff, students and friends of the RNCM and its preceding institutions.
Are You in the Archive?
Or perhaps one of your relatives studied at the College or one of its predecessors? The archive contains programmes of performances, photographs, some student registers, Principal’s notices and more. Get in touch to see if we can help you find out more.
Interact with the Collections
Email
[email protected]
to get in touch with Heather
Come and visit! All are welcome. Please do book in at least a week in advance to chat with Heather about the material and your visit
Look through our
online catalogues
Discover the RNCM’s
Alumni Archive Recordings, 1973-1994
.
See thousands of images from our archives with the
Manchester Digital Music Archive
Want to do a project with us?
Email Heather
to discuss any heritage and archive projects you think we can help with.
Collection Highlights
A range of personal papers and other items covering the careers of violinists Adolph Brodsky and Philip Newman, the soprano Elizabeth Harwood, and Walter and Ida Carroll – both prominent in musical education in the region
Correspondence between Sir Charles Hallé and EJ Broadfield, Gustav Behrens and others
Organisational archives of the Northern School of Music and the Royal Manchester College of Music
The performing archive of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
The compositions of Alan Rawsthorne, John Ogdon, and Thomas Pitfield, all with related papers and other materials, form a significant part of the total holdings
Numerous compositions of Arthur Butterworth and John Golland
A collection of music in autograph manuscript including works by Delius
RNCM Through the Decades
Related Pages
Online Catalogue
Alumni Archive Recordings, 1973-1994
Learn more
NSM Centenary
Get involved in our centenary project for the Northern School of Music
Read more
Paris-Manchester 1918
See our online exhibition commemorating the centenary of WWI
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Study Here
Why Study Here
Professional Opportunities
Life in Manchester
Accommodation
Prospectus
Support and Wellbeing
Meet our Staff
Chat with Us
Virtual Tour
What You Can Study
Undergraduate School
Graduate School
Research Degree Programme
Schools of Study
Specialisms
Associate Student Scheme and CPD
Short Courses
Make an Application
Discover RNCM (Open Days)
Entrance Requirements
How to Apply
Your Audition
Your Offer
Fees and Funding
Support for Teachers
International Students
Why RNCM?
English Language Requirements
Qualifications on Entry
Application and Audition
Exchanges
中文网站
Junior RNCM
How to Apply and Fees
Apply to the RNCM
What’s On
Events
Festivals
Series
Programmes
Watch / Listen
Listings Guide
Join Us
RNCM Engage
Become a Member
Booking Information
How to Book
Seating Plans
Find Out First
Visit
Visit Us
Getting Here
RNCM Food & Drink
Access
Discover RNCM
Security
Find Us
About
The RNCM
Our Vision
News
Job Vacancies
Contact
Press Office
Find Us
College Information
Semesters
College Documents
Governors
Support and Wellbeing
Environmental Responsibility
Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Research Ethics and Integrity
Fellows, Honorary Members and Associate Artists
Data Protection
Privacy
Complaints
Worldwide Partnerships
International Benchmarking Group
Interplay
Performance and Placements
RNCM Raise It
Bullying and Harassment
Safeguarding
Our Vision
Research
Research Events
The Sir John Manduell Research Forum
Conferences
Events Archive
PhD
Research Degree Programme
PGR Profiles
Research Activity
Research Staff
Research Centres
Research Projects
Knowledge Exchange
Resources
Library
Archives
RNCM Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
Research Forum
Alumni
Meet our Alumni
Composition Alumni
Conducting Alumni
Ensemble Alumni
Keyboard Alumni
Popular Music Alumni
Strings Alumni
Vocal Alumni
Wind, Brass and Percussion Alumni
News and Features
Northern Highlights
Alumni Archive Recordings, 1973-1994
The Northern – Alumni Magazine
Events
RNCM Reunions
Congregation of Awards
Get Involved
Contact the Alumni Team
RNCM Connect
Keep in Touch
Support the RNCM
Alumni Archive Recordings
Support
How You Can Help
Donate
Regular Giving
Principal’s Circle
Support a Student
Named Award
Name a Seat
Corporate Support
Leave a Gift in Your Will
In Memory Giving
Williams-Howard Prize
Get in Touch
Meet the Team
Donate Now
Hire
Hire – Performance
RNCM Concert Hall
RNCM Theatre
Forman Lecture Theatre
Hire FAQ
Artist Agency
Hire – Conferencing
Concert Hall
Theatre
Forman Lecture Theatre
Carole Nash Recital Room
Conference Suite
Studios
Hire Our Spaces
Innovate
RNCM Innovate
The Future is Green
Performance
Research
Curriculum
Extra-Curricular
Infrastructure
RNCM Innovate Fellow
Study Here
Archives
You are here
|
Home
|
Research
|
Resources
|
Archives
The RNCM Archives play host to 18 fascinating collections of records, compositions and personal papers, spanning not only the College’s 50 year history but also dating back to the days of Northern School of Music and the Royal Manchester College of Music which came before.
RNCM Archives can be found online at
Connecting Manchester’s Music Archives
.
Come and explore the fascinating collections that tell an incredible story of music and the people who play and teach it in Manchester.
Delve into the history
of the RNCM and its predecessors: the Royal Manchester College of Music and the Northern School of Music
Get to know great names
in the history of the College such as Adolph Brodsky, Elizabeth Harwood, the Carroll family, Philip Jones and many more
Marvel at the
stunning photographs
of operas, the buildings, events and the people who made it all happen
Be inspired by the beautiful original music manuscripts and
hold history in your hands
Donate to the Collections
Heather, our Archivist, is always interested in hearing about any material you think would be of value to the archive. We collect material relating to the history, work, staff, students and friends of the RNCM and its preceding institutions.
Are You in the Archive?
Or perhaps one of your relatives studied at the College or one of its predecessors? The archive contains programmes of performances, photographs, some student registers, Principal’s notices and more. Get in touch to see if we can help you find out more.
Interact with the Collections
[email protected]
to get in touch with Heather
Come and visit! All are welcome. Please do book in at least a week in advance to chat with Heather about the material and your visit
Look through our
online catalogues
Discover the RNCM’s
Alumni Archive Recordings, 1973-1994
.
See thousands of images from our archives with the
Manchester Digital Music Archive
Want to do a project with us?
Email Heather
to discuss any heritage and archive projects you think we can help with.
Collection Highlights
A range of personal papers and other items covering the careers of violinists Adolph Brodsky and Philip Newman, the soprano Elizabeth Harwood, and Walter and Ida Carroll – both prominent in musical education in the region
Correspondence between Sir Charles Hallé and EJ Broadfield, Gustav Behrens and others
Organisational archives of the Northern School of Music and the Royal Manchester College of Music
The performing archive of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
The compositions of Alan Rawsthorne, John Ogdon, and Thomas Pitfield, all with related papers and other materials, form a significant part of the total holdings
Numerous compositions of Arthur Butterworth and John Golland
A collection of music in autograph manuscript including works by Delius
RNCM Through the Decades
Related Pages
Online Catalogue
Alumni Archive Recordings, 1973-1994
Learn more
NSM Centenary
Get involved in our centenary project for the Northern School of Music
Read more
Paris-Manchester 1918
See our online exhibition commemorating the centenary of WWI
Details
Our Location
The College
Study Here
About
Visit Us
Research
Alumni
Support the RNCM
中文网站
Events
What’s On
Book Tickets
Hire our Venues
Contact
124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.
T:
0161 907 5200
E:
[email protected]
,
[email protected]
Student/staff Login
Log in here
The RNCM has two registered charitable trusts (Nos 504949 and 504948).
Copyright © 2026 RNCM
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