The Royal Conservatory
Developing
Human Potential

The Royal Conservatory is one of the largest and most respected music education institutions in the world. For more than 130 years, The Royal Conservatory has translated the latest thinking about creativity into inspiring programs benefiting millions of individuals around the world. Our mission – to develop human potential – is based on the conviction that the arts are humanity's greatest means to achieve personal growth and social cohesion.

The Royal Conservatory of Music
The Royal Conservatory of Music
The Royal Conservatory of Music

Advancing the transformative effect of music lies at the heart of everything we do.

Dr. Peter Simon
The Royal Conservatory of Music - Koerner Hall
The Royal Conservatory of Music - Koerner Hall

Our Alumni

Sir Roger Norrington
Sir Roger Norrington : Internationally celebrated conductor
Sir Roger Norrington
Sir Roger Norrington : Internationally celebrated conductor
Internationally acclaimed artist
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A young Jan Lisiecki
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Jan Lisiecki: Award-Winning RCM Alumnus

    Hailed by The New York Times as “a pianist who makes every note count”, Royal Conservatory alumnus Jan Lisiecki began playing piano at the age of five in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He would make his orchestral debut just four years later, all the while rebuffing the label of ‘child prodigy’.

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A young Jan Lisiecki
An Extraordinary Young Artist

    At 13, Jan earned the highest academic credentials of The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program and subsequently joined its acclaimed Phil and Eli Taylor Performance Academy for Young Artists. During this time he was the focus of the documentary The Reluctant Prodigy and at 15, Jan signed an exclusive recording contract with the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label.

Jan Lisiecki
Jan Lisiecki: RCM Alumnus
After signing with Deutsche Grammophon, I was offered full scholarships to many prestigious schools. Only with my scholarship at The Glenn Gould School was I able to remain in Canada, while receiving the best education and support possible.
Jan Lisiecki performing in Koerner Hall: 2015
Jan Lisiecki performing at Koerner Hall
2015
Jan Lisiecki: RCM Alumnus

     Jan entered The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School (GGS) in 2011. While at GGS, Jan debuted with the New York Philharmonic, and was named the Gramophone Young Artist of the Year. Today, Jan is enjoying a thriving career as an internationally celebrated artist. He performs more than 80 concerts a year with many of the world’s best orchestras, led by the most esteemed conductors of our time. The Royal Conservatory is proud to count him among our many illustrious alumni.

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The Glenn Gould School is an incredible institution and as a Canadian, I am so proud to say it is one of our own.
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Music has the power to change lives, transform futures, and advance society. Learn more about The RCM's mission to develop human potential.

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A Place of Inspiration

The Royal Conservatory provides the definitive standard of excellence in curriculum design, assessment, performance training, teacher certification and arts-based social programs. Since 2009, the RCM has also been one of the great centres in the world for performing arts, inspiring audiences through performances in Koerner Hall – recognized for its breathtaking acoustics and beautiful architecture.