The Birmingham Conservatory of Music in the UK is ranked 51st in the world.

In the 2018 Guardian University Rankings, the Royal Birmingham Conservatory of Music ranked third. It has been ranked No. 1 among British conservatoires with the highest satisfaction scores by NSS (The National Student Survey) for three consecutive years since 2019. 1. In 2015, the college was named one of the top ten drama and dance universities in the UK by The Guardian.

Birmingham Conservatory of Music provides a world-class environment that attracts the best students, internationally renowned performers and teachers. Royal Birmingham Conservatory of Music's ￡57 million teaching and performance facilities are the first of their kind in the digital age and are a perfect blend of tradition and contemporary. With 9,000 square meters of teaching, rehearsal and performance space, we provide our students with unparalleled opportunities.

Interview requirements

1. Undergraduate degree;

Vocal music major: two self-selected works from different periods and styles, at least one from an opera or religious drama For arias, interviewees may be asked to improvise; for composition majors: prepare at least three self-composed pieces, with a high-quality recording of at least one of them.

Instrumental performance: Two self-selected works from different periods and styles. The interviewer may be asked to improvise. Percussion Major: Applicants will be asked to play timpani, jazz drums, snare drums, and tuned percussion instruments.

2. Postgraduate students

Vocal music: prepare at least 3 works in 3 European languages ??(including English); composition: students submit audition works in advance (preferably with recordings) , need to discuss with the interviewer during the interview; instrumental performance: about 15 minutes (orchestral excerpts); piano accompaniment: complete the performance of 3 works with a singer ***, and prepare a piano solo and improvisation.

Jazz performance: perform two works of different styles according to the provided passages, and complete a short personal adaptation; conductor: prepare a 20-minute conducting video, which can be a special performance The conductor can also be videotaped.