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Autumn 2025

Welcome to Upbeat!

James Williams, 91ÊÓÆµ Director, introduces the next edition of Upbeat, in which we celebrate the College ‘At the Cutting Edge’, leading the way in fields including Performance Science and improvisation.

91ÊÓÆµ musicians appointed to prestigious positions in the world’s leading orchestras

91ÊÓÆµ alumni continue to make their mark across the global music landscape, securing top positions in the world’s most prestigious orchestras and ensembles.

All the World’s a Stage: 25 years of 91ÊÓÆµ Performance Science

We celebrate 25 years of Performance Science at the 91ÊÓÆµ by delving into the award-winning research empowering performers.

Spontaneous Composition: Improvisation at the 91ÊÓÆµ

Upbeat discovers the 91ÊÓÆµâ€™s unique improvisation classes.

The 91ÊÓÆµ receives £537,724 grant from the Leverhulme Trust

The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) is delighted to announce a generous grant of £537,724 from the Leverhulme Trust. This vital funding will provide £235,324 towards Junior Department Bursaries and the Sparks Juniors programme, as well as £302,400 to support undergraduate scholarships.

91ÊÓÆµâ€™s The Marriage of Figaro to stream worldwide on OperaVision

The 91ÊÓÆµâ€™s (91ÊÓÆµ) acclaimed production of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro will be streamed worldwide on OperaVision from 29 August, offering audiences a chance to experience the celebrated performance from anywhere in the world.

91ÊÓÆµ to confer degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) is delighted to announce that it will validate and confer foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance (Rambert School) from the 2026/27 academic year.

Blending heritage and innovation: 91ÊÓÆµ instruments old and new feature in latest recording on Channel Classics

Tra le fiamme brings together the 91ÊÓÆµâ€™s innovative new 3D printed instruments with rare originals from the 91ÊÓÆµ Collection, performed by alumni and leading professors from the 91ÊÓÆµ Historical Performance Faculty.

Crafting a chalumeau: Dr Ingrid Pearson on making a beautiful instrument

Dr Ingrid Pearson describes the fascinating process of creating an early woodwind instrument, the chalumeau.

The 2025 Big Give Christmas Challenge: aspiring to new heights

For the sixteenth year in a row, the 91ÊÓÆµ is delighted to have been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match-funding campaign.

Alumni updates

Our alumni continue to take the world by storm with their extraordinary achievements, from prestigious awards and performances to innovative outreach projects.

Student updates

Take pride in some of the recent achievements of 91ÊÓÆµ students.

Staff updates

Find out about the varied achievements of staff members from the whole 91ÊÓÆµ community.

Thank you to our Supporters

The work of the 91ÊÓÆµ is made possible by our community of donors.

In memory

Remembering the lives of those associated with the 91ÊÓÆµ.