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4 EVENTS
4 Autumn term
7 Spring term
10 Summer term
14 TICKET INFORMATION
15 RCMJD FRIENDS
16 VISIT DAYS & AUDITIONS
18 ‘AT A GLANCE’
18 Autumn term
20 Spring term
22 Summer term
24 ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
25 CHOIR CONCERTS
26 CONCERT DRESS
27 GENERAL INFORMATION
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Wednesday 11 October
MUSIC FOR YOUTH PRIMARY
PROMS 10.35am & 1.50pm | Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP
Further details and ticket information will be sent
to parents of performers from the JD office.
AUTUMN TERM EVENTS
Saturday 11 November
RCMJD FRIENDS’ SOCIAL
EVENING AND CONCERT 5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
The annual evening hosted by the JD Friends is a
great opportunity to meet members of the JD
Friends and other JD parents, as well as hearing
performances by our Training Choir, Treble Choir
and Jazz Ensembles. Finish time approximately
7.30pm.
Tickets available from the JD Friends on a
Saturday or via [email protected]
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All concert details are correct
at the time of going to press
but we reserve the right to
make any necessary
changes to programmes and
dates.
For the most up to date
information please see the
website (www.rcm.ac.uk/
junior/currentstudents).
Ticket information for RCM
concerts is on page 14.
Saturday 4 November
SOLOISTS’ CONCERT 5.30pm | Recital Hall
A programme of instrumental music presented by
leading soloists invited to perform by the Head of
Junior Programmes. Finish time approximately
6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required
Saturday 11 November
PETER MORRISON CONCERTO
COMPETITION PRELIMINARY
ROUND 9am | Recital Hall
The Peter Morrison Concerto Competition is open
to all JD Sixth Form and Extension programme
students; the winner of 25 November’s final
round will be given the opportunity to perform
their chosen concerto with the JD Symphony
Orchestra during the Spring term.
Free, no tickets required
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Saturday 18 November
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 5.30pm | Recital Hall
Small chamber ensembles will be selected to
perform by our Head of Chamber Music from
auditions earlier in the term. Finish time
approximately 6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required
Saturday 25 November
PETER MORRISON CONCERTO
COMPETITION FINAL ROUND 5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
In the final round of the Peter Morrison Concerto
Competition our students will perform the entirety
of their chosen concerto. The winner will be
announced after the end of the performances.
Finish time approximately 7.45pm.
Tickets: Free but required
Saturday 2 December
SYMPHONY AND CHAMBER
ORCHESTRAS CONCERT 7pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Jacques Cohen conductor (Symphony Orchestra)
Christopher Hirons director (Chamber Orchestra)
Berlioz Roman Carnival
Dag Wiren Serenade for Strings op 11
Walton Symphony no 1 in Bb minor
Finish time approximately 9pm.
Tickets: £5
Saturday 9 December
SINFONIA CONCERT 11.30am | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Robert Hodge conductor
See our middle orchestra perform in their very
own concert with a selection of popular
orchestral works. Finish time approximately
12pm.
Tickets: £5
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Saturday 9 December
END OF TERM CONCERT 5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
To round off our first term, our Brass Dectet,
Wind Dectet, Senior Choir, Concert Choirs and
Girls’ Choir present their term’s work. Finish time
approximately 7.15pm.
Tickets: £5
Tuesday 19 December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS 5.30pm | St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly,
London W1J 9LL
The JD Brass Dectet join the JD Chamber Choir
and Parry Voices to perform a variety of carols
for shoppers in central London with the Vigala
Singers, conducted by Joy Hill.
Free, no tickets required (arrive early to avoid
disappointment)
ROYAL ALBERT HALL COFFEE CONCERTS
AUTUMN TERM
JD students will be selected by the Head of Junior Programmes to
perform as part of the Sunday morning coffee concert series in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar
Room.
Tickets £11 from www.royalalberthall.com / 0845 401 5034.
Programmes and dates for the Autumn term will be published on the RCM website when known.
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SPRING TERM EVENTS
Saturday 13 January
SOLOISTS’ CONCERT 5.30pm | Recital Hall
Performers invited by the Head of Junior
Programmes. Finish time approximately 6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required
Saturday 27 January
GORDON TURNER
COMPETITION PRELIMINARY
ROUND 9am | Recital Hall
The Gordon Turner Competition is open to all JD
students aged 15 and 16 at the end of August
2017.
Free, no tickets required
Saturday 27 January
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
CONCERT 5.30pm | Recital Hall
The first concert in our contemporary music series
will feature JD students performing compositions
by JD students, hosted by Head of Contemporary
Music and Composition, Simon Speare. Finish
time approximately 6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required
All concert details are
correct at the time of going
to press but we reserve the
right to make any
necessary changes to
programmes and dates.
For the most up to date
information please see the
website (www.rcm.ac.uk/
junior/currentstudents).
Ticket information for RCM
concerts is on page 14.
Saturday 3 February
GORDON TURNER
COMPETITION FINAL ROUND 9am | Recital Hall
The final round of this competition for JD students
aged 15 and 16 at the end of August 2017.
The winner will be announced after the end of
the performances.
Free, no tickets required
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Saturday 20 January
JD STAFF CONCERT 5.30pm | Recital Hall
A fundraising concert of performances by
members of JD staff in aid of the JD Friends.
Finish time approximately 6.30pm.
Free, no tickets required
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Saturday 24 February
BARBARA BOISSARD JUNIOR
CONCERTO COMPETITION 9am | Recital Hall
This competition is open to JD students in years 7
–10 with the winner being offered the
opportunity to perform with the JD Sinfonia or
String Orchestras in the Summer term.
Free, no tickets required
Saturday 24 February
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 5.30pm | Recital Hall
This intimate concert will feature performances by
some of the smaller JD ensembles. Finish time
approximately 6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required
Saturday 3 March
ANGELA BULL COMPETITION
PRELIMINARY ROUND 9am | Recital Hall
This competition is open to all students who are
in their final year at JD.
Free, no tickets required
Saturday 3 March
CHORAL CONCERT 5.30pm | Holy Trinity Church
Our first choral concert of the year will feature our
Training, Treble, Concert and Senior Choirs.
Finish time approximately 6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required from RCM Box Office
Saturday 10 March
ANGELA BULL COMPETITION
FINAL ROUND 9am | Recital Hall
The final round of this competition for JD students
in their final year. The winner will be announced
after the end of the performances.
Free, no tickets required
All concert details are
correct at the time of going
to press but we reserve the
right to make any
necessary changes to
programmes and dates.
For the most up to date
information please see the
website (www.rcm.ac.uk/
junior/currentstudents).
Ticket information for RCM
concerts is on page 14.
Saturday 3 February
GORDON TURNER
HARP COMPETITION 2pm| East Parry Room
Open to all JD harp students, this competition is
curated by JD harp teacher Daphne Boden.
Free, no tickets required
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Saturday 10 March
SPRING CONCERT 5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Featuring our String Orchestra, Sinfonia,
Symphonic Wind Orchestra, Saxophone
Ensemble and Brass Dectet. Finish time
approximately 6.45pm.
Tickets: £5
Saturday 17 March
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
CONCERT 5.30pm | Recital Hall
The second concert in our contemporary music
series featuring compositions by JD composers,
curated by JD Head of Composition and
Contemporary Music. Finish time approximately
6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required
Saturday 17 March
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CONCERT 7pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Jacques Cohen conductor
Our second Symphony Orchestra concert of the
year will include a performance by the winner of
the 2017 JD Peter Morrison Concerto
competition. Finish time approximately 9.15pm.
Tickets: £5
Saturday 24 March
END OF TERM CONCERT 2.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
The final concert of the Spring term will feature
our Chamber Orchestra, Wind Dectet,
Percussion Ensemble, Girls’ Choir, Chamber
Choir and Parry Voices. Finish time
approximately 4.15pm.
Tickets: £5
ROYAL ALBERT HALL COFFEE CONCERTS
SPRING TERM
JD students will be selected by the Head of Junior Programmes to
perform as part of the Sunday morning coffee concert series in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar
Room.
Tickets £11 from www.royalalberthall.com / 0845 401 5034.
Programmes and dates for the Spring term will be published on the RCM website when known.
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SUMMER TERM EVENTS
Saturday 12 May
MARJORIE HUMBY
COMPETITION
PRELIMINARY ROUND 9am | Recital Hall
The Marjorie Humby Competition is open to all
JD students aged 13 or 14 at the end of August
2017.
Free, no tickets required
Saturday 19 May
MARJORIE HUMBY
COMPETITION
FINAL ROUND 9am | Recital Hall
The final round of the Marjorie Humby
Competition for JD students aged 13 or 14 at the
end of August 2017. The winner will be
announced after the end of the performances.
Free, no tickets required
Saturday 12 May
BAROQUE ENSEMBLES
CONCERT 5.30pm | Recital Hall
An early music concert featuring our Baroque
Ensembles students performing in a variety of
different groups and configurations. Finish time
approximately 6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required
Saturday 19 May
PIANO CONCERT 5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Featuring some of our upcoming star JD pianists
nominated by teachers and selected by the Head
of Junior Programmes. Finish time approximately
6.30pm.
Tickets: £5
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Saturday 2 June
CHAMBER MUSIC
COMPETITION FINAL 5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
The final round of the Chamber Music
Competition where ensembles compete for the
prize of a performance at the Wigmore Hall on
Sunday 1 July.
Finish time approximately 6.30pm.
Tickets: £5
Saturday 2 June
TERESA CARREÑO PIANO
COMPETITION 9am | Recital Hall
A piano competition open to all JD pianists of
Grade 7 standard and above. The winner of this
competition (to be announced at the end of the
performances) will be offered the opportunity to
perform a solo recital at the Venezuelan
Embassy’s Bolivar Hall next year.
Free, no tickets required
Saturday 9 June
SENIOR CHORAL CONCERT 6pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
In our penultimate Choral Concert of the year,
we feature our Girls’ Choir, Chamber Choir,
Senior Choir and Parry Voices. Finish time
approximately 7pm.
Tickets: £5
Saturday 16 June
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
CONCERT 5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Concluding our series of contemporary music
concerts, this concert will include our Jazz and
Saxophone Ensembles. Finish time approximately
6.30pm.
Tickets: £5
All concert details are correct
at the time of going to press
but we reserve the right to
make any necessary
changes to programmes and
dates.
For the most up to date
information please see the
website (www.rcm.ac.uk/
junior/currentstudents).
Ticket information for RCM
concerts is on page 14.
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Saturday 23 June
ORCHESTRA CONCERT 5.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
Featuring our larger ensembles, including
Sinfonia, String Orchestra and Symphonic Wind
Orchestra. Finish time approximately 6.45pm.
Tickets: £5
Saturday 30 June
JUNIOR CHORAL CONCERT 5.30pm | Holy Trinity Church, Prince Consort
Road, Kensington, London SW7 2BA
Our final Choral Concert of the year features our
younger Training, Treble and Concert Choirs.
Finish time approximately 6.30pm.
Tickets: Free but required from RCM Box Office
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All concert details are correct
at the time of going to press
but we reserve the right to
make any necessary
changes to programmes and
dates.
For the most up to date
information please see the
website (www.rcm.ac.uk/
junior/currentstudents).
Ticket information for RCM
concerts is on page 14.
Sunday 1 July
YOUNG ARTISTS’ CONCERT 3pm | Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1U 2BP
Featuring the winners of the 2018 RCMJD Chamber Music Competition.
Tickets: from £8 from www.wigmore-hall.org.uk / 020 7935 2141
Saturday 23 June
HUGH BEAN VIOLIN
COMPETITION 9am | Recital Hall
This competition is open to all first study violinists
aged 12 or under at the end of August 2017.
For many this will be their first JD competition. The
winner will be announced after the end of the
performances.
Free, no tickets required
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Sunday 8 July
SYMPHONY AND CHAMBER
ORCHESTRAS CONCERT 7pm | Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London
SW1X 9DQ
Jacques Cohen conductor
To finish off the 2017-18 academic year, the JD
Symphony and Chamber Orchestras will perform
an exciting programme of orchestral music at
London’s prestigious Cadogan Hall. Finish time
approximately 9pm.
Tickets: £20/£10 from www.cadoganhall.com /
020 7730 4500
ROYAL ALBERT HALL COFFEE CONCERTS
SUMMER TERM
JD students will be selected by the Head of Junior Programmes to perform
as part of the Sunday morning coffee concert series in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room.
Tickets £11 from www.royalalberthall.com / 0845 401 5034.
Programmes and dates for the Summer term will be published on the RCM website when known.
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Saturday 7 July
END OF YEAR CONCERT AND
PRIZEGIVING 2.30pm | Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
A concert of celebration featuring performances
by our Brass Dectet, Percussion Ensemble,
Chamber Choir and Symphony Orchestra. Finish
time approximately 4.15pm.
Tickets: £5
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TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are required for all JD events unless specifically advised.
Ticket bookers must advise at the time of booking if any wheelchair spaces will be required.
The Balcony of the Concert Hall is reserved for teachers, staff and special guests only, unless
otherwise advised.
TICKET ON SALE DATES Tickets for JD concerts usually go on sale three weeks before the first concert of each half term. For
exact dates, please see the events listings on the RCM website.
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR PARENTS OF JD STUDENTS Subject to availability, parents of JD students are entitled to two complimentary tickets per student
for JD concerts held at the RCM. Additional tickets may be purchased at £5 each and each
family is able to book a maximum of six tickets for each concert (ie two free tickets and four tickets
which must be paid for).
Please note that JD parents are not entitled to complimentary tickets for concerts taking place at
external venues.
HOW TO BOOK
In person The Box Office located in the Inner Hall is open weekdays 10am–4pm and for up to
one hour before any given event. We have also arranged for it to be open on specific Saturdays
for the benefit of JD students, parents and teachers. Saturday opening dates and times will be
published on the JD website in advance of tickets going on sale.
By telephone 020 7591 4314 weekdays 10am–4pm. Please note that the Box Office phone
line is not answered on Saturdays so if you wish to make a booking on a Saturday it will need to
be in person.
Online To view our listings online, please visit www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/events. Please note that
complimentary tickets for JD events are not available online. TIC
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RCMJD FRIENDS
The RCMJD Friends make a great contribution to the life of the RCM Junior Department. Their
support enables the Junior Department to undertake various financial outlays that would not
otherwise be possible. These include:
the commissioning of new music from leading composers for JD
ensembles to perform
the hiring of a major external venue for the JD Summer term Symphony
Orchestra concert
the purchase of new instruments, cases, equipment, and the restoration
of those in need of repair
the purchase of sheet music for our choirs and orchestras.
Becoming an RCMJD Friend is an ideal way to support us in providing this unique musical
experience for so many talented youngsters. Friends enjoy a great range of benefits and also
have the opportunity to join the Friends Committee who provide more hands-on support.
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE RCMJD FRIENDS
Membership costs just £15 per year and additional donations are always welcome. For further
information or to join the RCMJD Friends, please email [email protected].
The Friends of the Royal College of Music Junior Department is an independent charity and is UK Registered Charity No 278116.
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VISIT DAYS & AUDITIONS
VISIT DAYS We hold four Visit Days during the Autumn and Spring terms for prospective students and their
parents to come and see the Department in action. Visitors will be able to observe orchestral and
chamber music rehearsals, be shown round by current JD parents and have a chance to ask
questions of members of staff including the Head of Junior Programmes, Miranda Francis. Dates
will be published on our website (www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/aboutrcmjd/visitingthercm) by the end
of September and places need to be booked in advance. Please see the website for details of
how to book.
APPLICATION PROCESS We will be accepting online applications for places starting in September 2018 from January
2018. Full details of the process are available from our website and the closing date for
applications will be 1 March 2018. If you would like an email reminder when full details are
available, please email [email protected].
AUDITIONS Auditions will be held during February, March and April 2018. Most applicants will only be
required to attend one audition, however as we usually have large numbers of violin and piano
applications, these applicants may be required to pass two rounds of auditions. Dates for all
auditions will be published on our website in January.
LATE APPLICATIONS If you would like to enquire about submitting an application after the closing date, please contact
the JD office (via [email protected]).
Late application enquiries are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and we are only able to offer
late auditions if there are appropriate spaces still available.
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Week
16 SEPTEMBER
Introductory Day for new students (morning)
Teacher training session (afternoon)
1 23 SEPTEMBER
First teaching day
2 30 SEPTEMBER
Normal teaching day
3 7 OCTOBER
CLOSING DATE Peter Morrison Concerto Competition
11 OCTOBER (Wednesday)
Music for Youth Primary Proms at the Royal Albert Hall
4 14 OCTOBER
Normal teaching day
5 21 OCTOBER
Normal teaching day
HALF TERM 28 OCTOBER (JD closed)
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For full details of concerts and
competitions see pages 4–6
6 4 NOVEMBER
Soloists’ Concert
7 11 NOVEMBER
Peter Morrison Concerto Competition preliminary round
RCMJD Friends’ Social Evening and Concert
8 18 NOVEMBER
Chamber Music Concert
9 25 NOVEMBER
Peter Morrison Concerto Competition final round
10 2 DECEMBER
CLOSING DATE Gordon Turner Competition
Symphony and Chamber Orchestras Concert
11 9 DECEMBER
Last teaching day
Sinfonia Concert
End of Term Concert
19 DECEMBER (Tuesday)
Carols for Shoppers at St James’s Church, Piccadilly
(11 teaching weeks and no make-up day)
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Week
1 6 JANUARY
First teaching day
CLOSING DATE Barbara Boissard Junior Concerto Competition
2 13 JANUARY
CLOSING DATE Angela Bull Competition
Soloists’ Concert
3 20 JANUARY
JD Staff Concert
4 27 JANUARY
Gordon Turner Competition preliminary round
Contemporary Music Concert
5 3 FEBRUARY
Gordon Turner Competition final round
Gordon Turner Harp Competition
HALF TERM 10 FEBRUARY (JD closed)
SPRING 2018 ‘AT A GLANCE’
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6 17 FEBRUARY
Normal teaching day
7 24 FEBRUARY
Barbara Boissard Junior Concerto Competition
Chamber Music Concert
8 3 MARCH
Angela Bull Competition preliminary round
Choral Concert
9 10 MARCH
CLOSING DATE Marjorie Humby Competition
Angela Bull Competition final round
Spring Concert
10 17 MARCH
Last teaching day
CLOSING DATE Chamber Music Competition
Contemporary Music Concert
Symphony Orchestra Concert
11 24 MARCH
Make-up day
End of Term Concert
(10 teaching weeks)
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competitions see pages 7–9
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Week
1 28 APRIL
First teaching day
CLOSING DATE Joan Weller Composition Competition
2 5 MAY
CLOSING DATE Hugh Bean Violin Competition
3 12 MAY
CLOSING DATE Teresa Carreño Piano Competition
Marjorie Humby Competition preliminary round
Baroque Ensembles Concert
4 19 MAY
CLOSING DATE John Wills Writing Competition
Marjorie Humby Competition final round
Piano Concert
HALF TERM 26 MAY (JD closed)
5 2 JUNE
Teresa Carreño Piano Competition
Chamber Music Competition final round
SUMMER 2018 ‘AT A GLANCE’
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6 9 JUNE
Senior Choral Concert
7 16 JUNE
ABRSM theory exams
ABRSM practical musicianship exams
Contemporary Music Concert
8 23 JUNE
Hugh Bean Violin Competition
Orchestra Concert
9 30 JUNE
Last teaching day
Junior Choral Concert
1 JULY (Sunday)
Young Artists’ Concert at Wigmore Hall
10 7 JULY
Make-up day
End of Year Concert and Prizegiving
8 JULY (Sunday)
Symphony and Chamber Orchestras Concert at Cadogan Hall
(9 teaching weeks)
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ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
STRING ORCHESTRA
Saturday 10 March 2018 Spring Concert
Saturday 23 June 2018 Orchestra Concert
SYMPHONIC WIND ORCHESTRA
Saturday 10 March 2018 Spring Concert
Saturday 23 June 2018 Orchestra Concert
SINFONIA
Saturday 9 December 2017 Sinfonia Concert
Saturday 10 March 2018 Spring Concert
Saturday 23 June 2018 Orchestra Concert
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Saturday 2 December 2017 Symphony and Chamber Orchestras Concert
Saturday 17 March 2018 Symphony Orchestra Concert
Saturday 7 July 2018 End of Year Concert
Sunday 8 July 2018 Symphony and Chamber Orchestras Concert
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Saturday 2 December 2017 Symphony and Chamber Orchestras Concert
Saturday 24 March 2018 End of Term Concert
Sunday 8 July 2018 Symphony and Chamber Orchestras Concert
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TRAINING AND TREBLE CHOIRS
Saturday 11 November 2017 JD Friends’ Social Evening and Concert
Saturday 3 March 2018 Choral Concert
Saturday 30 June 2018 Junior Choral Concert
CONCERT CHOIRS
Saturday 9 December 2017 End of Term Concert
Saturday 3 March 2018 Choral Concert
Saturday 30 June 2018 Junior Choral Concert
SENIOR CHOIR
Saturday 9 December 2017 End of Term Concert
Saturday 3 March 2018 Choral Concert
Saturday 9 June 2018 Senior Choral Concert
GIRLS’ CHOIR
Saturday 9 December 2017 End of Term Concert
Saturday 24 March 2018 End of Term Concert
Saturday 9 June 2018 Senior Choral Concert
CHAMBER CHOIR
Tuesday 19 December 2017 Carols for Shoppers
Saturday 24 March 2018 End of Term Concert
Saturday 9 June 2018 Senior Choral Concert
Saturday 7 July 2018 End of Year Concert
PARRY VOICES
Tuesday 19 December 2017 Carols for Shoppers
Saturday 24 March 2018 End of Term Concert
Saturday 9 June 2018 Senior Choral Concert
CHOIR CONCERTS
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CONCERT DRESS
JUNIOR GROUPS
Sinfonia | String Orchestra | Symphonic Wind Orchestra | Clarinet Choir
Training Choir | Treble Choir | Concert Choirs | Other Junior Ensembles
LADIES
Black ankle-length skirt/
trousers
White blouse with
minimum elbow-length sleeves
Black socks/tights
Black shoes
No bare shoulders or feet!
GENTS
Long black trousers
White long-sleeved shirt
Black socks
Black shoes
SENIOR GROUPS
Symphony Orchestra | Chamber Orchestra | Chamber Choir | Parry Voices | Girls’ Choir
Senior Choir | Brass Dectet | Wind Dectet | Saxophone Ensemble | Percussion Ensemble
Jazz Ensembles | Other Senior Ensembles
LADIES
Black ankle-length skirt/
trousers
Black blouse with
minimum elbow-length sleeves, OR ankle-length black dress with minimum of elbow-length sleeves
Black socks/tights
Black shoes.
No bare shoulders or feet!
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Long black trousers
Black long-sleeved shirt
Black socks
Black shoes.
Concert dress for chamber group performances will be communicated to teachers and parents by the JD office. Students performing in competitions are expected to look smart but don’t have to wear concert dress as specified above.
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Denim, t-shirts, short skirts, bare midriffs, trainers, DMs etc. are not acceptable as concert dress.
Performers who are unable to adhere to JD dress codes will not be allowed on stage.
For concerts where performers/groups are to be invited/selected to take part by a member of JD
staff, parents and teachers will be informed individually via email. Concert dress for these
concerts will be specified.
Detailed rehearsal and concert information (including concert dress) will be published on the
Current Students section of the JD website (www.rcm.ac.uk/junior/currentstudents) at the start of
each half term.
Information about competition rules and regulations can be found in the Current Students section
of the JD website.
2018–19 TERM DATES
Provisional term dates for 2018-19 will be published in the Current Students section of the JD
website as soon as they are available.
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Royal College of Music Junior Department
Prince Consort Road London SW7 2BS
020 7591 4334
www.rcm.ac.uk/junior
Miranda Francis Head of Junior Programmes
Ben Storey Assistant Head of Junior Programmes Alice Harper Projects Development Officer
John Mitchell Performance Manager Gill Redfern Administrator
Katie Walters Administrative Coordinator