conservatoire in British English
(kənˈsɜːvəˌtwɑː ) noun. an institution or school for instruction in music.
What's the difference between a conservatoire and a university?
Conservatoires specialise in the performing arts and are usually a lot smaller than universities which teach a wide range of subjects. A conservatoire education focuses very much on practical learning and performance, whereas a university education tends to be more academic.
How many conservatoires are there in the UK?
Welcome to Conservatoires UK
We represent the collective views of eleven UK conservatoires. Our role is to develop best practice for training and education in the performing arts and to promote the sector's excellence nationally and globally.
