BMus (Hons) Music Performance and Recording

University of West London

Bachelor's degree

In City of London

£ 9,250 + VAT

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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.

This exciting course is a response to the needs of the current music industry. It is aimed at the musician who wants to develop their own performance and writing skills, technical knowledge to support the recording of music, and the industry 'know-how' to launch a career.

You will have the option to study live sound, music education or experimental sound. You will gain experience in: performing across a range of genres, and in a variety of live settings (including venues across London); taking part in work-based activities facilitated by our own commercial productions company (W5 Productions); running recording and production sessions; writing and arranging for bands and ensembles; and being a musical director.

This course will enable you to develop:
as a musician, with one-to-one tuition and workshop sessions
writing, composition and arranging, using state of the art facilities
stagecraft and performance skills
recording, mixing and production techniques
band leadership / musical directorship
understanding of marketing, PR and promotion.

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
112-128 UCAS tariff points at Level 3, which would normally include at least two subject areas including Music or Performance or an alternative relevant subject area plus GCSE English and Maths (A*-C).
We require:
a minimum of grade 6 performance on your first instrument or voice
preferably grade 5/6 Sight Reading
preferably grade 5 Music Theory.
If you believe you meet the required standard but have no formal qualifications we may invite you for an audition. Our auditions are informal and include a relaxed interview.
You must also show experience with music...

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Subjects

  • Composition
  • Sound
  • Music Industry
  • Industry
  • Writing
  • Music
  • Musical
  • Production

Course programme

Course detail
Around half of the course is based on performance, with the other half split across songwriting and arrangement; studio recording and production; management and promotion. You will have one-to-one tuition on your chosen instrument throughout the entire duration of the course. We also have regular visits from well-known industry professionals who put on workshops and masterclasses.

You can still be invited to audition if you have not yet been formally assessed in the above.

You should also be able to submit a Music Technology portfolio, i.e., a collection of tracks you have made using a sequencer or other recording technology.
Year one (Level 4) modules
Sound Theory
Desktop Composition
Pop Performance Studies 1a and 1b
Roles of Music Management
Sound Practice.
Year two (Level 5) modules
Composition and Arranging Workshop
LCM Music Factory
Pop Performance Studies 2
Sound Practice
Touring Logistics and Planning
Optional modules (select one):
Composition and Arranging
Songwriting
Year three (Level 6) modules
Music for the Moving Image
Music Management
Performance Project
Recording Project
Showcase Studies.
Optional modules (select one):
Music Education Workshop
Experimental Sound
Live Sound Practice.

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