Music Performance Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Overview

The Music Performance programme at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama provides a specialist environment for instrumentalists and singers to refine their artistic and technical expertise. Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that balances intensive one-to-one principal study with diverse collaborative activities. This postgraduate training is designed to prepare ambitious musicians for the complexities of a modern professional career through rigorous practice and mentorship.

Why Music Performance at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama?

Studying at this national conservatoire grants access to world-class facilities and a faculty comprised of renowned soloists, principal orchestral players, and distinguished conductors. The institution maintains close ties with leading arts organisations, facilitating essential industry networking and professional shadowing opportunities. Students benefit from a flexible curriculum that allows for tailored specialisms, supported by visiting international artists who provide invaluable masterclasses and creative insights.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 30400 per year
• National fee: GBP 14400 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to support individual artistic growth while fostering collaborative skills across various musical disciplines. Modules may include:

• Principal Study
• Performance Classes
• Chamber Music
• Collaborative Creative Practice
• Digital Artistry
• Community Music
• Research
• Teaching

Specialist sessions for singers include language, movement, and drama classes, while organ students may focus on choral direction and rehearsal techniques. Pianists often engage in opera repetiteur work and song accompaniment.

Careers with Music Performance

Graduates are equipped to sustain successful portfolio careers as independent artists, orchestral musicians, or solo performers. The programme provides specific training in the business aspects of the industry, including finance, social media management, and funding applications. Many alumni progress into roles within major orchestras, opera houses, and community music settings, or establish themselves as private educators and freelance creative practitioners. The focus on real-world projects in the final year ensures that students have established a professional network before graduation.