Category: Summer School

WACI X RCS Summer School Scholarships

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

 SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 

Now Open for Application

WACI are delighted to announce that our scholarship programme for RCS Summer Schools is now open for applications. The RCS Summer Schools have something for everyone. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, you can apply now to take part.

Young people playing strings in an orchestra

Summer School Availability

There are a whole variety of summer schools to choose from in Dance, Drama, Music, Film and Production. Visit the RCS Summer Schools website here to see the selection of courses you can choose from. Some of the courses are very popular and spaces fill up quickly. The scholarships are selected at random and based on the availability of places on each course. A WACI scholarship will cover the full cost of your chosen course.

Alongside the Summer School Scholarships, WACI can offer some financial support to assist with travel and accommodation costs for those with a WACI Summer School Scholarship who live in rural areas of Scotland.

How to apply

Fill out the application form to let us know:

  • a little bit about you
  • why you would like to do the course you have chosen

If it would be easier, you can provide a voice recording or video statement in support of your application.

* Applications now closed *

Deadline: Wednesday 1 May, 12 noon

Please Note

WACI will prioritise those facing barriers to accessing the arts such as those:

Get in touch and we can check your postcode for you. 

 Contact Us 

If you have any questions about this activity, please email: waci@rcs.ac.uk

WACI x RCS Summer School Scholarships

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

 SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS 

Now Open for Application

WACI are delighted to announce that our scholarships for RCS Summer Schools are now open for applications. 

Young people playing strings in an orchestra

Each WACI pupil can now apply for a fully-funded place on an RCS Summer School of their choice (subject to availability). Taking place throughout the summer holidays, these courses offer you the chance to try something new or develop your existing experience within your chosen art form.

Summer School Availability

There are a whole variety of summer schools to choose from in Dance, Drama, Music, Film and Production. Visit the RCS Summer Schools website here to see the selection of courses you can choose from. Some of the courses are very popular where spaces fill up quickly. We’ll be assessing applications as and when they come in, so get your application in as soon as you can to avoid being disappointed!

How to apply

* Applications now closed *

Deadline for applications

Monday 6 June 

 Get In Touch 

If you require some help filling in your application or have any questions, get in touch with the team at: waci@rcs.ac.uk

WACI Scholarship: Online Summer Schools

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

Now open for applications

WACI are pleased to be offering fully-funded places for WACI pupils on one of the Summer Schools taking place here at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. 
Taking place throughout the summer school holidays these courses offer an opportunity for you to try something new, develop your existing experience and/or gain a more in-depth understanding in a variety of art forms.

Available Summer Schools 

There are a variety of summer schools to choose from in:
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Film
  • Music
  • Production
Click here to have a look at the Short Courses Summer School’s programme to help you figure out which course is the right course for you. Some of the courses are very popular, and spaces will fill up quickly – we’ll be assessing applications as and when they come in, so get your application in as soon as possible to avoid being disappointed!

How to apply

All you need to do is fill out the application form below telling us:
  • a little bit about you
  • why you would like to do the course you’ve chosen 
If it would be easier, you can provide a voice recording or video statement in support of your application.

Apply now!

*Applications now closed*

WACI RCS Summer Schools Scholarships 2020

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

Interested in a career in the creative industries? Want to develop your skills in a chosen field?

WACI – Widening Access to the Creative Industries – are offering fully-funded places on one of the Summer Schools taking place here at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland throughout the summer school holidays. 

These courses offer an opportunity for you to try something new, develop your existing experience and/or gain a more in-depth understanding within a variety of art forms.

Summer Schools Available

There are a variety of summer schools to choose from in Dance, Drama, Music, Film and Production. Click here to have a look at the Short Courses Summer School’s programme to help you figure out which course is the right course for you. 

Some of the courses are very popular, and spaces will fill up quickly – we’ll be assessing applications as and when they come in, so get your application in as soon as you can to avoid being disappointed!

How to apply

1. If you haven’t already please register with the WACI cohort first. It doesn’t take long and you can fill it out by clicking here

2. Then, all you need to do is fill out the application form to let us know:

  • a little bit about you
  • why you want to do the course you’ve chosen to do

If it would be easier, you can provide a voice recording or video statement in support of your application.

If you require some help filling in this form, please do not hesitate to get in touch:

📧 WACI@rcs.ac.uk
☎ 0141 270 8319

DEADLINE: Applications have now closed

Music Recording Sound Desk

Recording Studio Taster Day Bookings Are Now Open

Posted on by Michael Richardson

Do you go to one of the 37 FOCUS West schools?

Interested in Music? 

Want to get a taste of what it’s like to work in a real recording studio?

This one day taster is for you!

You’ll work with Jamie Savage, one of Chem19’s own experienced engineers/producers, who has worked with a broad range of artists, including Found, Twilight Sad, King Creosote, Aidan Moffat & Bill Wells, Malcolm Middleton, Zoey Van Goey & Miaoux Miaoux.

You’ll work in a small group, and learn some of the basic audio engineering theory and principles, including microphones, sound levels, and outputs – and get a chance to do some recording of your own.

We’ll meet at 10.00am at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow and travel to the studio together, returning before 4.00.

When: Monday 15th OR Tuesday 16th July, 10.00 – 4.00
Where: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow G2 3DB

Booking deadline: CLOSED

Contact Us

If you have any questions contact WACI on

📧 WACI@rcs.ac.uk
☎ 0141 270 8319

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Group of musical theatre performers singing in a church hall

Summer School Bookings Are Now Open

Posted on by Yvonne McLellan

Do you go to one of the 37 FOCUS West schools? Interested in Music or Drama? If so, come along to one of our summer schools, no previous experience required!

When: 1 – 5 July 2019, 10am – 4pm
Where: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew St, Glasgow G2 3DB

WACI Music Summer School  

This Summer School is a really practical week of music making and is open to anyone with an interest in music and performing. Throughout the week there will be practical collaborations, masterclass style tuition, exploration of performance anxieties and much more!

* Update: Bookings have now closed. 

WACI Drama Summer School

This Summer School is a week full of drama activities and is open to anyone with an interest in drama. It will involve working with ideas around devising and performance. You will develop skills in performance using text, voice, physical skills and work towards creating a performance.

Booking deadline: CLOSED

Contact Us

If you have any questions contact WACI on

📧 WACI@rcs.ac.uk
☎ 0141 270 8319

We look forward to seeing you all there!