Performance MMus
Bangor University
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This MMus Performance course is ideal for proficient instrumental or vocal performers who wish to further enhance their musical and artistic development through focused study. On this programme you will refine your technical and interpretative skills on your chosen instrument or voice. This MMus Performance allows you to acquire a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical contexts relating to instrumental or vocal pedagogy, and develop pathways and methodologies to undertake ...Read more

This MMus Performance course is ideal for proficient instrumental or vocal performers who wish to further enhance their musical and artistic development through focused study. On this programme you will refine your technical and interpretative skills on your chosen instrument or voice. This MMus Performance allows you to acquire a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical contexts relating to instrumental or vocal pedagogy, and develop pathways and methodologies to undertake specialist practice-based research. You will also hone high-level transferable skills in critical thinking, conceptual thinking, problem-solving, analysis, communication, self-direction and originality.

You can work closely with professional tutors, accompanists, and established researchers, many of whom have international profiles.

Careers

The MMus in Performance will widen your experience of performing and will develop your academic skills in relation to your practice. The programme will equip you for further study of performance and/or musicology at PhD level and beyond. It will also equip you with skills in creativity, self-discipline, analysis and communication which are valued by employers both within and outside the field of music. Recent graduates have pursued successful careers as professional performers, concert promoters, arts administrators, teachers, educational advisers, performers, and business people.

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15/101
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16th
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68th
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Niamh
11 Dec 24

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Ella
16 Feb 23

It's a small uni and everyone is really friendly. All the clubs and societies are free to join which means you can meet loads of people and try things you haven't done before..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

A first degree at 2.ii standard or higher (or equivalent) is required.

Candidates for this programme must be able to demonstrate excellent performance skills; most will have either an excellent grade in an undergraduate final-year recital (good 2.i or higher), a high mark in DipABRSM (or equivalent) or at least a pass at LRSM (or equivalent).

Applicants will be asked to audition, or, where this is not feasible, to provide a recorded video performance featuring contrasting repertoire (25-30 minutes) which can be in the form of links to content on YouTube or Dropbox, or by uploading video files (PLEASE NOTE: your face must be clearly visible in any submitted videos)

 

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£10,500 per year

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£10,500 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£10,500 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£26,000 per year

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£26,000 per year

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Bangor University
Bangor University , Bangor (Wales)

Bangor University offers an exceptional experience set amidst the captivating landscapes of North Wales, where courses spanning the...

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Bangor Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2DG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bangor   0.3 miles away

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