MMUS Brass Band Conducting
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
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Mmus/MusM - Master of Music

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Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

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Course Overview Conducting technique class involving the study and practice of technique away from the band Observation and participation in RWCMD Brass Band rehearsals Rehearsal analysis tutorials Observation of conductors within a professional context Opportunities to direct RWCMD ensembles, rehearsals and productions Opportunities to conduct self-promoted student performances Performance classes, usually in the company of students from a range of disciplines Full programme of brass band ...Read more

Course Overview

  • Conducting technique class involving the study and practice of technique away from the band
  • Observation and participation in RWCMD Brass Band rehearsals
  • Rehearsal analysis tutorials
  • Observation of conductors within a professional context
  • Opportunities to direct RWCMD ensembles, rehearsals and productions
  • Opportunities to conduct self-promoted student performances
  • Performance classes, usually in the company of students from a range of disciplines
  • Full programme of brass band performances
  • Advanced principal study tuition from professional musicians
  • Training in career development, self-promotion and sustainable technique
  • International masterclass series
  • Fully integrated performance programme by international artists
  • Opportunities to work on historical instruments, supported by Informed Performance classes and seminars
  • Wide range of performance opportunities in world-class facilities
  • Training in performance analysis and presentation
  • Study of psychology of collaborative performance for conductors and orchestral performance
  • Advanced research training
  • Optional work-based learning module
  • Optional training in advanced teaching skills, outreach, sound recording and arts management
  • Opportunity to create and curate own performance projects
  • Focus on employability and transferable skills
  • Opportunities to study abroad at a partner conservatoire via the ERASMUS Exchange Programme

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Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements usually include a 2:1 degree in music or an equivalent qualification. Candidates who have been studying or working in another field will be considered.

Tuition fees

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£11,970 per year

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Students from Domestic

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This course fee is subject to annual increase. This fee is also applicable for Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man.

£23,650 per year

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Students from EU

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£23,650 per year

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Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds Cathays Park Cardiff CF10 3ER United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cathays  0.2 miles away
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