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Anyone else's DC applying for RCM junior programme in the coming weeks?

23 replies

elevenfuss · 28/01/2019 10:26

My DDs are going to have a go. They are roughly within the expected parameters for their age and stage (Just 11 and almost 9), and we think they'd love what the RCM programme offers but it is probably a bit of a long shot to be honest so we're encouraging them just to enjoy the experience and hold it all very lightly. Just wondering if anyone else out there has experience of the auditions process?

Thanks in advance

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dancemom · 28/01/2019 10:29

Yes! Dad has applied and has an audition and interview but no dates as yet - trying to keep it light and breezy but she's nervous!

dancemom · 28/01/2019 10:29

Dd not dad!

elevenfuss · 28/01/2019 10:34

Great! What instrument?

It is nerve-wracking!! I'd never have been able to do it...

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dancemom · 03/02/2019 18:17

Flute and piano
Audition and interview week after next ...

sunnyflowergarden · 11/02/2019 18:50

Hi elevenfuss and dancemom!
I have applied for audition for my DD but no dates yet.
We went for the open day and she loved the atmosphere.
It’s hard to say if DD’s got what they looking for but we will never find out if we don’t try.

dancemom · 13/02/2019 16:41

Dd had hers today, she thought the interview and tests went well but unsure on her performances - she thought the assessor didn't like her!

She should find out in the next 2 weeks or so

Luckyfab · 13/02/2019 16:48

@dancemom good luck to yr DD
I applied for my Dd but no audition date yet.
How long in advance had they replied
To you with the date?

dancemom · 13/02/2019 16:53

She got about 2 weeks notice of the audition but waited weeks for the email co firming she had an audition.

Mitsouko67 · 16/02/2019 10:40

DS2 is doing RIAM auditions during midterm next week for recorder, trumpet and trombone. No luck last year. I think we have a better chance this year. He's 10. I think if he doesn't get it this year that'll be it.Fingers crossed.

He is studying music elsewhere so will keep going with that if he doesn't get in.

If he does get in he would be studying 2 instruments. Hmm, we'll see what happens.

Luckyfab · 24/02/2019 13:44

Hi, DD will audition at JD at the end of March? Any tip?
She will be playing grade 6pieces which at the mom are still "working in progress" . Her teacher is confident they will be ready by then but I m not so sure.

WalkieChalkie · 25/02/2019 13:00

Hi I am considering an application to RAMJD for my DD. Those who have applied recently, have you needed a teacher's reference to apply? I ask because DD's teacher doesn't approve of JD's so won't willingly want to give a reference. Also is there a payment involved to audition?

Luckyfab · 25/02/2019 13:19

@WalkieChalkie
We did not apply for RAM but Guildhall and RCM. We had to pay £40 to each JD and no reference from teacher was requested.

WalkieChalkie · 25/02/2019 16:39

Thanks Lucky, I think we may put an application in then.

sunnyflowergarden · 04/03/2019 16:14

Still no dates, starting to worry.
Did you all receive the dates for your child’s audition for RCM and RAM?

sunnyflowergarden · 04/03/2019 16:17

Dancemom, Have you got the results yet?

NeleusTheStatue · 04/03/2019 21:26

Hi sunnyflowergarden. Mine auditioned a couple of years ago. I submitted the application in early February, and he was called for the first round of the audition at the very end of March. So I won't be worried about the date still not fixed. But you may want to call or email them if you like to make sure? Have you received a confirmation email of the recipient of the application?

sunnyflowergarden · 04/03/2019 21:50

Thanks NeleusTheStatue. Yes, I did receive the confirmations. Will wait to the end of this week if still not received will probably email them.

NeleusTheStatue · 04/03/2019 22:33

Good luck!

Luckyfab · 05/03/2019 11:15

@sunnyflowergarden
I applied for my daughter beginning of February and I have not yet received the audition date yet.
The email said: For auditionees whose applications are received between Thursday 25 January and our 1 March application deadline, auditions will be held between Monday 19 March and Thursday 19 April

Luckyfab · 05/03/2019 11:18

@sunnyflowergarden
I was curious so I called the RCM and I was told the audition dates will be communicated on 9th March.
Good luck!!!!!

Luckyfab · 31/03/2019 11:37

How did the auditions go?
Have you got the results yet? If yes, how long after the audition day?

sunnyflowergarden · 09/04/2019 15:27

@Luckyfab
We have the result from RAM in one week time. Unfortunately it’s NO :(
Still waiting on RCM from 20th March.
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Luckyfab · 11/04/2019 12:51

@sunnyflowergarden Hi, my Dd auditioned at Gh and we got a reply after 2 days and was a no , she also auditioned at RCM on 2nd April and like you no reply yet. Good luck to your DD

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