National College of Music

The National College of Music is an examinations board based in London, United Kingdom, offering external grade examinations in music, speech and drama in the UK and overseas.[1]

National College of Music
Formation1894
TypeExaminations Board
Purposegrade examinations in music
speech
drama
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Official language
English
Patron
Huw Edwards
Principal
Dr Michael Walsh
WebsiteNational College of Music website

History

The College was established as a school of music in 1894 by William J. Moss, the Moss family and several of their friends, and was incorporated in 1898. Currently, it has Examination Centres in the United Kingdom as well as several overseas in Europe, Australia and Malaysia.[2]

Medal Examinations

These (Bronze, Silver and Gold) are offered for many musical instruments, including violin, cello, clarinet, flute, piano and others.

Diplomas

These, offered in Music, Speech, and Drama, comprise the following levels: NCM Diploma (Dip.NCM), Associate (ANCM), Licentiate (LNCM) and Fellow (FNCM).

Associate Fellowship and Honorary Fellowships

These are awarded to professional musicians, conductors, choral directors, recitalists, composers, musicologists and those who have made an outstanding contribution to Music and musical education.

References
  1. "Afghani Music Project - Reviving and Rejuvenating Music in Afghanistan". Friends of Roam. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
  2. "About Us". National College of Music in London. Archived from the original on 6 April 2013. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
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