RNCM Alumni

We were deeply saddened to learn recently of the passing of violinist and RNCM alumnus Blaize Henry at the age of 34. Blaize joined the RNCM as an undergraduate in 2010, studying with Steve Wilkie, and quickly became a much loved member of the RNCM community. Blaize went on to establish himself as a highly respected chamber musician and educator and was a long-standing member of the Chineke! Orchestra.

Fellow graduate, Linton Stephens, has set up a JustGiving page, raising money to commission a piece in memory of Blaize: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/linton-stephens-1

Our thoughts are with Blaize’s family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.

Help raise £5000 to commission music in memory of Blaize – JustGiving Crowdfunding Iʼm raising money to commission music in memory of Blaize. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

Congratulations, Liam! 🥳

The winners of the 71st Ferrier Awards:

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 Liam Forrest - Tenor

Emma Brown Photography
Wigmore Hall

New music from alum Anna McLuckie! 🎧

✨✨ANNA MCLUCKIE - THE LITTLE WINTERS ✨✨

The new album The Little Winters from Anna McLuckie is OUT TODAY 🎉🎉🎉

Huge congratulations to Anna on the release of her gorgeous new record. What a beautiful frosty delight as we head into spring ❄️ ❄️❄️

Listen & order your copy here:

https://hudsonrecords.ffm.to/thelittlewinters

Looking back on 2025, we’re proud to share some of the recent successes from the RNCM community.
RNCM alumni continue to make an impact across the music industry and beyond, and we can't wait to see what you all get up to in 2026.

Last month’s Congregation of Awards ceremonies welcomed our newest graduates into the RNCM alumni community. We'd love for you to stay in touch so we can follow your journey beyond the RNCM and share your news.

Stay connected by tagging us here, sending us a message or emailing our alumni team at [email protected].

It’s good to be back, and we’re kicking off 2026 with some exciting news!

We’re thrilled to share that the RNCM has now been authorised by the Office for Students to grant Research awards, giving us Full Degree Awarding Powers up to and including Level 8.

This strengthens our position as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition, theoretical and applied musicology, music psychology, and music education.

Our class of 2025 🎓

We're so very proud of you and can’t wait to celebrate your future successes!

You can see the entire photo album from the day by joining our alumni community and signing up to RNCM Connect: rncmconnect.com

There you can keep us up to date with your journey beyond the RNCM, and network with your fellow alumni.

📸 Roscoe Rutter

Introducing RNCM alumni round-ups!

Our graduates continue to excel in a diverse range of career paths – making significant contributions across all areas of the music industry and beyond. As active performers, conductors and composers, inspiring teachers and educators, researchers, broadcasters, arts managers, community outreach leaders, fundraisers and more.

Whatever you’re up to we’d love to hear about it and share your good news.
Get in touch with us by tagging us here, sending us a message or emailing our alumni team at [email protected].