Spring concert at Grafarvogskirkja
The school’s spring concerts will take place at Grafarvogur Church this Saturday, May 9, at 11:00, 12:30, and 14:00. The program will feature a variety of ensemble pieces that students have worked on throughout the year, as well as solo performances. Looking ahead, the school has many concerts coming up. The preschool department will perform at spring festivals in their respective neighborhoods, and there will also be numerous concerts held in the school’s concert hall.
Nótan, the music school festival
Nótan, uppskeruhátíð tónlistarskólanna verður haldin víðsvegar um land þann 12. og 18. apríl.
Tónlistarskólarnir í Reykjavík verða með opið hús í Ráðhúsi Reykjavíkur þann 18. apríl milli 11:00 og 15:30. Þrennir tónleikar verða yfir daginn kl. 11:00, 13:00 og 14:30. Tónlistarskólarnir kynna sig og bjóða upp á upp smiðjur og samtal.
Upbeat
The Upbeat (Upptakturinn) is a collaboration project between Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavik Children’s Culture, Iceland University of the Arts, RÚV – The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service and Reykjavik Music City. Candidates can send their ideas by 22nd February.
Holiday spirit around the corner
The Reykjavík School of Music brings the holiday spirit to the Cultural Center in Spöng on December 6 at 11:30, 13:00, and 14:30. We look forward to seeing you.
Winter break at the music school
Winter break at the music school is from October 22 to October 29. Classes will resume according to the regular schedule on Thursday, October 30. We encourage you to use the break to spend quality time with your instrument and parents can read the Parent Handbook.
New grand piano!
Tónskólinn í Reykjavík has added a stunning new grand piano to its performance hall, marking an exciting milestone for students and faculty alike.
The instrument will serve as the centerpiece for concerts, recitals, and masterclasses. Teachers say the piano’s rich tone and dynamic range will not only enhance performances but also provide students with valuable experience playing on a professional-level instrument.
With the arrival of the grand piano, the music school hopes to elevate its reputation as a hub for musical education and performance.
School activities have begun!
Dear parents,
We hope you all had a good summer and return refreshed from the holidays. The school year is now underway, and an exciting year lies ahead. Please don’t hesitate to contact the teachers if you have any questions. The school calendar can be accessed here. As you can see, there are many fun things to look forward to.
End of school year and enrollment
The school is now on holiday, but the office will reopen in mid-August. The first round of enrollment has concluded, but some spots may become available for allocation in early July or August. There are still available places in the preparatory studies, and here you can read about the schedule and teaching locations for the preschool.
Music students on Eldborg Stage
Over 1500 children sang songs by Bragi Valdimar Skúlason at the opening of the Children’s Culture Festival at Harpa. On Monday, a combined orchestra from the Reykjavik Music School, the Reykjavik Academy of Music, and Allegro Suzuki Music School played with kindergarten children.
Winter holidays ahead
Next week we have winter holidays from Monday 24th February until Thursday 27th February. Teaching starts again on Friday 28th February. Ash Day is teachers’ work day and no classes for students.