"Michael explores the surprising benefits of learning to play a musical instrument. It can lower inflammation, lift your mood and strengthen your memory." 🎧A 15 min podcast: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00… 🎶

Our supporters play an essential role in helping to nurture artistic talent and provide training opportunities for students, whatever their background. A big thank you to all our donors for helping the next generation of creative talent. rwcmd.ac.uk/support-us/ann…

Berkshire's Aldermaston Court joins endangered buildings list - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

hi NatCen - is Music Programmes Evaluation interim report still on track for Autumn this year? natcen.ac.uk/musicprogrammes

Cardiff University backtracks on plans to cut music and languages - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Was miffed at the shallow way in which Norway's oil success was treated in a travelogue I watched yesterday so here's my take: Norway’s Triumph and Britain’s Blunder open.substack.com/pub/jondcarrol…

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Our students aren’t just supporting the Good Vibrations Chorus, they’re gaining real experience in how music can transform lives and the importance of its role in wellbeing. rwcmd.ac.uk/community/good…

berksmusictrust.org.uk/insights-event… Quick Win – The Beat Goes On! From the heart – a path to musical literacy All children have music inside of them, and it is our job and privilege as music educators to awaken this musicality. One of the first skills we teach children is to feel the

At #RWCMD, we're happy to see the Welsh Government has confirmed the continued funding of the National Music Service of Wales for the next 3 years. The investment enables the delivery of the National Plan, promoting access to music education in Wales. musicservice.wales/site/new-fundi…

Reimagining the NHS: A Path to Equity and Efficiency Through Australian Wisdom open.substack.com/pub/jondcarrol…

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WNO 🤝 Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Two orchestras, one unforgettable night! 🎻✨ Join us for Cornerstones, featuring Dvořák’s expressive Cello Concerto & Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Fifth Symphony. Few tickets left 👉 buff.ly/jlEFWv9 📍 RWCMD 🗓️ Fri 20 June, 7.30pm #WNOorchestra

Creative professionals from working-class backgrounds inspire students with 100 talks in state schools. 🎨📚 musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/news/a…

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The countdown is on… ⏳ #RWCMD Music Open Day is happening this Friday! Expect good vibes, live music, and a glimpse into life at one of the UK’s top conservatoires 🎻🎹 We can’t wait to meet you! rwcmd.ac.uk/events/music-o…

50 of the finest Mozart recordings in history, plus extracts from the original Gramophone reviews... gramophone.co.uk/features/artic…

🎉 Win a digital piano, guitar, concert tickets & more in our Summer Raffle! Tickets just £1. Support music in your community and be in with a chance to win big 🎶 Enter now: justgiving.com/page/berkshire… 📅 Draw: Monday 14 July #SummerRaffle #WinAndSupport

Cardiff’s music scene has hidden gems waiting to be explored, offering something unique for everyone. So, dive into the city’s vibrant sounds, and discover live music in Cardiff in our new blog. 👉 rwcmd.ac.uk/our-stories/ca…