Reykjavík College of Music

The Reykjavík College of Music (Icelandic: Menntaskóli í tónlist) is an Icelandic gymnasium (junior college) and music conservatory founded in 2017.

It was created by the merger of the graduate levels of Tónlistarskólinn í Reykjavík (also known as Reykjavík College of Music) and Tónlistarskóli FÍH (Conservatory of the Icelandic Musicians Union).^[1] Non-music classes are offered by the Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð.^[2] Two degree paths are offered: A gymnasium degree path (in classical, rhythmic, or pop music) and a general path.^[3] As of 2019 it had around 200 students.^[3]

History

Tónlistarskólinn í Reykjavík

Tónlistarskólinn í Reykjavík was founded in 1930 and was the oldest surviving college of music in the country.^[4][5] It offered music education at intermediate, continuing, and university levels. Students graduated with a degree equivalent to a B.A. in performance, singing or composition or a B.Ed. in music education.^[4] It also operated a symphony orchestra (Orchestra of the Reykjavík College of Music).