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Brass Band Conducting

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

M.A. On Campus
24 months
Duration
20701 GBP/year
10522 GBP/year
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Tuition fee
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About

Brass Band Conducting is offered as an MMus or a Postgraduate Diploma programme.

Overview

Key Features

  • 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

Programme Structure

  • Brass Band Conducting 
  • The Professional Musician 
  • Psychology of Collaborative Performance
  • Research Project OrReflecting on Performance 
  • Advanced Teaching Skills
  • Advanced Outreach Skills
  • Advanced Sound Recording
  • Career Management
  • Creative Project
  • Individual Project
  • Orchestral Audition
  • Presenting at Conference
  • Portfolio of Compositions
  • Portfolio of Arrangements
  • Vocational Project

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS admission requirements IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
6

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Entry to the postgraduate music programmes is by audition. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a level of performance ability appropriate for professional training.
  • Minimum entry requirements usually include an undergraduate degree in music (2:1 or higher for Masters applicants) or an equivalent qualification. 
  • Candidates who have been studying or working in another field will be considered.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    20701 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 20701 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA

    10522 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 10522 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.

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