Summer Schools at RCS
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's exciting programme of summer schools, featuring a range of courses covering dance, drama, musical theatre, music, film and production are now open to book!
About Summer Schools at RCS
Each summer we welcome students from across the world to the RCS, both in person and online. The varied programme has something for everyone which covers dance, drama, musical theatre, music, film and production. After a successful Summer 2023, we look forward to welcoming you in Summer 2024!
Our courses are aimed at both beginners who want to experience their first taste of the performance and production arts, and experienced students who want to further develop their skills.
Children and Young People (ages 5 – 18)
Drama
Musical Theatre (ages 5-7) – 1 – 5 July 2024
Musical Theatre (ages 8-11) – 1 – 5 July 2024
Musical Theatre: New Musical (ages 15-17) – 8 – 12 July 2024
Drama (ages 5-7) – 8 – 12 July 2024
Drama (ages 8-11) – 8 – 12 July 2024
Musical Theatre (ages 12-14) – 22 – 26 July 2024
Musical Theatre (ages 15-17) – 22 – 26 July 2024
Acting for Camera (ages 12-14) – 22 – 26 July 2024
Acting for Camera (ages 15-17) – 22 – 26 July 2024
Acting (ages 12-14) – 29 July – 2 August 2024
Acting (ages 15-17) – 29 July – 2 August 2024
Introduction to Drama School (ages 15-17) – 5 – 9 August 2024
Musical Theatre (ages 5-7) – 5 – 9 August 2024
Musical Theatre (ages 8-11) – 5 – 9 August 2024
Drama (ages 5-7) – 12 – 16 August 2024
Drama (ages 8-11) – 12 – 16 August 2024
Dance
Modern Ballet: Juniors (Primary 3-7) – 8 – 12 July 2024
Modern Ballet: Mids (Secondary 1-2) – 15 – 19 July and 22 – 26 July 2024
Modern Ballet: Seniors and Vocational (Secondary 3+) – 15 – 19 July and 22 – 26 July 2024
Introduction to Dance Styles (ages 13-17) – 29 July – 2 August 2024
Film
Introduction to Filmmaking (ages 12-14) – 1- 5 July 2024
Filmmaking (ages 15-17) – 15 – 19 July 2024
Production
Introduction to Set and Costume Design (ages 13-17) – 22 – 26 July 2024
Music
Saxophone (ages 12-18) – 8 – 12 July 2024
National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland: Seniors – 13 – 19 July 2024
National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland: Intermediate – 15 – 19 July 2024
Harp (ages 12-17) – 15 – 19 July 2024
Classical Guitar (ages 10 – 18) – 15 – 19 July 2024
Advanced Brass (ages 15+) Grade 6+ – 22 – 26 July 2024
Piano (ages 12+) and Scottish International Youth Piano Competition – 23 – 25/26 July 2024
Percussion (ages 12 – 18) – 29 July – 2 August 2024
Jazz (ages 12-17) – 29 July – 2 August 2024
Accordion (ages 12-17) – 5 – 9 August 2024
Strings (ages 12-17) – 5- 9 August 2024
Adults (16+)
Drama
Acting: Play (16+) – 15 – 26 July 2024
Acting: Introduction to Shakespeare (16+) – 29 July – 2 August 2024
Acting for Camera (16+) – 29 July – 2 August 2024
Introduction to Actor Training: Intensive (16+) – 29 July – 23 August 2024
Directing Theatre (16+) – 5 – 9 August 2024
Acting: Audition Preparation (16+) – 12 – 16 August 2024
Musical Theatre: Audition Preparation (16+) – 12 – 16 August 2024
Music
Piano (ages 12+) – 23 – 25/26 July 2024
Composition (16+) – 5 – 9 August 2024
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