Musical launch for Conservatoire

Posted: Thursday 1 September 2011

Formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, it chose a new title to better reflect the range of disciplines it teaches.

To mark the change, the Conservatoire will present 35 events around the country over the next 30 days.

There will be performances on the Govan Ferry and at the Falkirk Wheel, as well as the Scottish Parliament and the Pitlochry Highland Games.

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers training in music, drama, dance, production arts and screen work.

Principal John Wallace said: "The name change is a once in a generation event. This has been Scotland's national conservatoire for many years, all but in name. Now it's official and I am delighted to be part of this momentous event.

"The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland was chosen as the new name because it reflects who we are and positions us internationally as Scotland's national conservatoire with a reputation that is second to none,

Other events planned are a concert from the back of a Royal Scottish National Orchestra lorry and a tour of railway stations.

The Royal Conservatoire's many orchestras, ensembles and productions have also been renamed as part of the process. From today, they will be known as the Royal Conservatoire Brass, the Royal Conservatoire Symphony Orchestra and Royal Conservatoire Productions.

The celebrations culminate with an academic procession through the streets of Glasgow from the Old Athenaeum on Buchanan Street to the main campus on Renfrew Street on Monday October 3.