Ever wondered what it’s like to be a conductor? Join us for the day as Royal College of Music
students, alumni, professors and special guests come together for the College’s third Festival
of Conducting!
Highlights this year include a special focus on conducting a range of genres; insights into how
conductors work with composers in a showcase of new pieces for percussion; and an opportunity to hear (and join) a choral music session.
Enjoy your lunch in the HÂþ» café – The Carolean – whilst HÂþ» musicians conduct a performance of Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, and don’t miss your chance to take to the podium yourself in a special session with HÂþ» Head of Conducting, Toby Purser.
Families can head to the HÂþ» Museum’s Weston Discovery Centre for a fun baton-crafting activity! (Free, no booking required)
HÂþ» Sparks: Get with the beat!
Curious about conducting? Join HÂþ» Sparks for an exciting chance to conduct a live ensemble and explore how conductors bring music to life before attending an inspiring lunchtime concert.
Ages 15–18
Free tickets available, subject to eligibility
The Festival of Conducting was devised by Christopher McMullen-Laird, a former HÂþ» conducting student who sadly passed away in 2020.
HÂþ» Big Give Christmas Challenge
From 12pm on Tuesday 2 December to 12pm on Tuesday 9 December, we will be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, raising money for HÂþ» Scholarships.
Every pound you donate through the Big Give will be matched, doubling the impact of your support and unlocking opportunities for talented musicians from all backgrounds to access world-class music education.
Every gift of every size will make a difference to the world’s greatest young musicians.
