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School's concert composed to compliment ceramics exhibition

29 May 2015

The School of Music presented a concert of new music composed in response to an ambitious ceramics exhibition at National Museum Cardiff.

Success for student societies

11 May 2015

Congratulations to all the music students and societies who have won awards at the Societies Awards 2015.

Success at the National Concert Band Festival

15 April 2015

Congratulations to the Cardiff University Wind Ensemble on recent success at the National Concert Band Festival Finals.

Harrison Birtwistle Studies

10 April 2015

A new collection of essays, edited by Drs David Beard, Kenneth Gloag, and Nicholas Jones, has just been published in celebration of one of the key figures in European contemporary music.

RCM honour

13 March 2015

Robin Stowell, Emeritus Professor of the School of Music, has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to international musical life.

The Key to Beethoven

20 February 2015

Alumnus Dr Paul Ellison has had his first book published, based on a revision of his Cardiff PhD thesis.

Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra releases debut CD

16 February 2015

The first CD of recordings by Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra, under conductor Mark Eager, is now available from Prima Facie Records.

Grant award for new recording

10 February 2015

Dr Arlene Sierra's latest CD recording has received a substantial grant from the Ditson Fund Recording Programme, whose objectives are to document and provide wider exposure for the music of younger American composers.

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School of Music ranks amongst highest in UK

22 December 2014

Cardiff University School of Music has been ranked 8th in the UK for music in the most recent independent UK-wide rankings of research quality.

Meet Tony Woodcock, Music graduate and honorary fellow

21 November 2014

You graduated from the School of Music in 1974. What were your highlights from studying here?