What does legacy sound like?
Like a young musician stepping onto a stage for the first time with confidence, artistry and purpose.
Like music flourishing across generations.
It sounds like potential realised.
Behind every extraordinary artist is years of dedication, guidance and opportunity. At the Royal Irish Academy of Music, we believe exceptional talent should never be limited by circumstance. Yet for many young musicians, the financial realities of tuition, accommodation and living costs can place world-class musical education beyond reach.
A gift in your Will can help release those barriers. It can provide life-changing scholarships, support student wellbeing and create the conditions in which young artists can truly flourish - artistically, intellectually and personally.
RIAM is not just training music students - it is creating world-class artists for the future.
For almost 180 years, RIAM has nurtured generations of musicians who have gone on to shape Ireland’s cultural life and perform on international stages. Today, as one of the world’s leading conservatoires (12th in the QS World University Rankings for Music), our ambition is to continue opening doors for the next generation of artists regardless of circumstance.
Enduring musical achievement does not happen by chance. It depends on talent being recognised, supported and sustained over time. Through a legacy gift, you can play a direct role in this process, helping exceptional young musicians in Ireland to develop fully and share their artistry with the world.
Your legacy could shape a career, transform a life and help secure the future of classical music in Ireland for generations to come.
How to Leave a Gift in Your Will
Leaving a gift to the Royal Irish Academy of Music in your Will is a meaningful way to support future generations of young musicians and ensure music continues to thrive in Ireland for years to come.
After providing for family and loved ones, many supporters choose to remember RIAM through:
· An unrestricted gift of cash or shares – a one-time bequest left to RIAM
· A perpetual gift of cash or shares - for a project, scholarship or towards RIAM’s Student Scholarship Perpetual Endowment Fund.
Every gift, of every size, has a lasting impact and helps talented young artists access exceptional musical training and opportunity.
If you are considering leaving a gift to RIAM, all you need to do is speak to your solicitor about adding our charity to your bequest. Our registered charity number is 20002572. Should you wish to discuss your intentions or direct your gift towards a particular area of RIAM’s work, we would be pleased to speak with you in confidence.
While there is no obligation to inform us of your plans, letting us know allows us to thank you personally and recognise your generosity appropriately. You can also access our Brochure.
If you have already left RIAM a gift in your will please feel free to fill out this form and return it to our development team.
For further information, please contact:
Ciara Stagg | Development Manager | [email protected]
John McEvoy | Head of Development | [email protected]