The Royal Conservatory of Music
The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM; French: Conservatoire royal de musique[a]), branded as The Royal Conservatory, is a non-profit music education institution and performance venue headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1886 by Edward Fisher as The Toronto Conservatory of Music. In 1947, King George VI incorporated the organization through royal charter. Its Toronto home was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1995, in recognition of the institution's influence on music education in Canada.[1][2] Tim Price is the current Chair of the Board,[3] and Peter Simon is the President.[4]
"Royal Conservatory of Music" redirects here. For other uses, see Royal Conservatory of Music (disambiguation).Established
1886
Active
To develop human potential through music and the arts
- 273 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1W2
Canada, US, UK
English
Tim Price
Peter Simon
Alexander Brose
Notable teachers at The Royal Conservatory include:
An Honorary Fellowship is the highest honour awarded by The Royal Conservatory. It is presented to outstanding Canadian and international artists and individuals who have made significant contributions to arts and culture in Canada and around the world.