When was the Royal Musical Association founded?
The Royal Musical Association was founded in 1874. It was originally called the Musical Association before being renamed in 1944 by order of King George VI.
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Who founded the Royal Musical Association?
Sir John Stainer founded the Royal Musical Association in 1874. His teacher, Sir Frederick Ouseley, served as the association's first president.
Why is the Royal Musical Association called "Royal"?
The "Royal" prefix was conferred by order of King George VI in 1944, when the society was renamed from the Musical Association to the Royal Musical Association.
What is the Dent Medal awarded by the Royal Musical Association?
The Dent Medal is an annual award presented by the Royal Musical Association for outstanding scholarship in musicology. It is one of the association's most prominent honours.
What journal does the Royal Musical Association publish?
The Royal Musical Association publishes the Journal of the Royal Musical Association. Before 1987 it was known as the Proceedings of the Royal Musical Association, and before 1945 as the Proceedings of the Musical Association, with print holdings dating back to 1878.
How old is the Royal Musical Association compared to other musicological societies?
Founded in 1874, the Royal Musical Association claims to be the second oldest musicological society in the world. Only the musicological society of the Netherlands is older.