British Universities Film & Video Council

moving image and sound, knowledge and access

ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Description
The RNCM is a conservatoire which prepares gifted students of all backgrounds and nationalities for a professional career in music. The main emphasis is on preparation for a career in performance (including composition) but a balanced education in music is provided. The Library supports the teaching programme of the College and its collection of commercial videos and off-air recordings, which focuses on classical music, comprises the following: Operas - 71 off-air recordings, 42 commercial recordings; concerts/documentaries - 164 off-air recordings, 30 commercial recordings.
Website
http://www.rncm.ac.uk
Keywords
Music; Opera
Access
By appointment
Access for outsiders
By appointment
Facilities
3 video/TV players.
Charges
None

Moving Image, Audio and Related Documentation Holdings

Video/Film
Approx 300

Catalogues

Card catalogue
Yes. By author, composer or performer.
Digitised catalogue
No.

Main Contact

Name
Anna Smart
Job title
Librarian
Telephone
0161 907 5241
Fax
0161 273 7611
Email
anna.smart@rncm.ac.uk
Address
124 Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9RD

Alternate Contact

Name
Geoff Thomason
Telephone
0161 907 5245
Fax
0161 273 7611
Email
geoff.thomason@rncm.ac.uk

Record Stats

This record has been viewed 576 times.