Best UK Conservatoire?

Is there a best Conservatoire or are they all evenly matched?

Does going to a prestigious College such as Royal Academy of Music or Royal College of Music actually have any added benefit to ones career?

Is there a best Conservatoire or are they all evenly matched?

Does going to a prestigious College such as Royal Academy of Music or Royal College of Music actually have any added benefit to ones career?

Hey P0phead,

Thanks for your post - good question!

Generally speaking, conservatoires offer vocational professional training in music/dance/drama. Academic study is part of the degree programme too (e.g. history, criticism, analysis...), but this is to underpin the performance aspect rather than the main focus.

If you want to become a professional musician then a conservatoire could be a good option for you. But if you'd prefer to study music more broadly in an academic context, then I would say that a university is your best bet.

Hope that helps!

Claire

Hey,
I'm thinking of applying to Trinity Laban as one of my conservatoires for an undergraduate course, piano being my principal study.
How hard is it to pass the auditions?

Thanks

Hi HKP24,

It's great that you are considering us and we hope to meet you at an audition soon!

Generally speaking, applicants need to be at grade 8 standard or equivalent (although you don't necessarily need the official certification). It is a competitive process, but the number one thing we are looking for is potential.

Despite it being competitive, most people that audition tell us that they really enjoy the day. The audition is a two-way process - you will also get plenty of opportunity to chat with current students and staff so that you find out whether TL is a good fit for you. The environment here is very friendly and we want our audition process to reflect that.

I hope that helps. If you have anymore questions let me know - I'm happy to help .

Claire

Hey, I had another question regarding Trinity

What factors do you base your decisions on during the time of an audition.
Apart from the fact that the applicant has to be Grade 8 standard.
For example, If a person makes a unintentional mistake at an audition but still carries on playing to complete the piece of music, are they immediately disregarded and declined.
How do you choose your students?
Many Thanks

Hi HKP24,

Applicants who make a mistake won't automatically be disregarded - this can happen to even the most experienced musicians. The audition isn't about delivering the perfect performance - the main things we are looking for is passion and potential so these are the qualities you need to demonstrate.

Hope that helps!

Claire

Other than prestige and location? No. You'll get good teachers, but you'll get some of the same teachers in conservatoires such as the RNCM and Trinity Laban. I'm considering accepting my offer for the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and the course allows me to be flexible, despite having the performing capability to be able to get into the RCM. RCS is still prestigious however, being ranked joint 3rd in the world with RAM. I would personally choose a less prestigious conservatoire such as Trinity Laban over RCM as the course allows me to explore different areas of music, as opposed to being more one directional in a conservatoire like RCM, something that the contemporary music industry does not want you to be.