BMus (Hons) Music Performance

Bachelor's degree

In City of London

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    City of london

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary
88% of students on our music courses said they 'would recommend their course to others' in the National Student Survey 2016.

Our courses in music performance offer the unique combination of a university education with outstanding professional training that develops your musicianship skills as well as analytical and critical abilities. This is enhanced by a generous provision of one-to-one lessons that focus upon developing your individual instrumental or vocal skills.

On this dynamic and stimulating course, you will benefit from regular masterclasses given by some of the world's most reputed and passionate musicians and performance coaching from leading professional ensembles-in-residence. You will build your musicianship skills, and acquire the tools and knowledge required to pursue a career in today's diverse music industry.

This course involves individual lessons on a main instrumental or vocal study in classical or jazz though there are many opportunities to cross over genres and styles. You will develop flexible musicianship skills and gain the opportunity to explore new styles and techniques. Teaching and learning is practical and includes one-to-one lessons, masterclasses, group coaching, tutorials, lectures, seminars and a wide range of ensemble work. Performance is at the heart of this course and you will be given many opportunities to give concerts both within the university and in the wider community.
Other options available for BMus (Hons) Music Performance
Part time - September 2017, Ealing site

Facilities

Location

Start date

City of London (London)
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St Mary's Rd, W5 5RF

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
You will need:
112-128 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) normally in a minimum of two subject areas including Music or a related subject area
GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C) or Level 2 equivalent.
Grade 8 standard on the first study instrument or voice is desired plus sight reading ability at Grade 5 or 6 and theory at Grade 5.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

In some countries where...

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Subjects

  • Coaching
  • Options
  • Jazz
  • University
  • Project
  • Music

Course programme

Course detail
Course overview

The course also includes supporting study of music history and analysis as well as music management. In the final year, there are opportunities to pursue independent project work and to showcase your talents as a performer or undertake an educational placement. Assessment is varied and includes course work, practical assessment and portfolio submission. Students can also elect to be examined for the ALCM and LLCM performance diplomas whilst taking the course, thus gaining professional accreditation in addition to a first degree.

Modules

Year One (Level 4)
Performance Studies
Harmony and Counterpoint
Music Analysis
History A (17th-19th Century).
Year Two (Level 5)
Performance Studies
History B (20th and 21st Century).
Plus four options from:
20th/21st Century Performance Workshop
Music and Enterprise
Orchestration and Arranging
Fugal Composition and Analysis
Jazz Studies.
Year Three (Level 6)
Performance Studies.
Plus four options from:
Advanced Performance Project
Chamber Music Project
Advanced Orchestration and Arranging
Music Education Workshop
Music Management.

BMus (Hons) Music Performance

£ 9,250 + VAT