Music at the RAD

Music-making – performing, publishing and recording – is an important part of the RAD’s work, and the work that our teachers, members and students do. In these pages you can find out more about several different aspects of music.

For musicians

Contains articles that will mainly be of interest to ballet accompanists, though teachers and students might find some of these useful too. This now also includes our Code of Conduct for Pianists.
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Music in the syllabus

A collection of articles, links and video clips that tell you more about the music you hear in RAD classes and examinations.
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Music for RAD events

Details of the set music for the Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition and the Phyllis Bedells Bursary (UK only). Information about music for similar events in the future will also be posted here.
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Music in your school

The everyday practicalities of using music in teaching: copyright and licensing, buying or renting keyboards and sound systems.
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Looking for music?

Visit the RAD Enterprises online shop to buy CDs or printed music.
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