Overview
The Metropolitan College of Music was founded in 1996, and after a period of non-activity was reconstituted
in 2002. It now awards one diploma only, that of Fellow of the College (FMCM). This is awarded to persons
considered worthy of the award by the Governing Council of the College. It is not an “honorary” award;
recipients become full Fellows of the College, usually in recognition of service to music. Fellows, after
a period of one year from their own election, may recommend candidates to Council for consideration. In
exceptional circumstances Council may, through the Registrar, consider nominations from non-members of
the College.
Prospective candidates should take note of the Fellowship Criteria published on this site.
Because of the nature of the award, there are no fees to pay. A Newsletter is issued occasionally, and an annual meeting is held in London at which new Fellows elected during the previous twelve months are admitted formally. The diploma is handed over then, or, in the case of those Fellows who are admitted in absentia, it is posted to them shortly after.