Reykjavík College of Music
The Reykjavík College of Music is an Icelandic gymnasium and music conservatory founded in 2017.
It was created by the merger of the graduate levels of Tónlistarskólinn í Reykjavík and Tónlistarskóli FÍH. Non-music classes are offered by the Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð. Two degree paths are offered: A gymnasium degree path and a general path. As of 2019 it had around 200 students.
History
Tónlistarskólinn í Reykjavík was founded in 1930 and was the oldest surviving college of music in the country. 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.It also operated a symphony orchestra.