Welsh mus. coll. founded 1949 as Cardiff Coll. of Mus. in Cardiff Castle. Changed name to Welsh College of Music and Drama in 1970. Royal charter granted in 2002. Moved in 1975 to new building in castle grounds at Cathays Park. Prin. from 1990, Edmond Fivet.

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