Overview

This specialism is delivered in association with one of the world’s leading orchestras, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) and it offers a course of study which is both highly distinctive and ground-breaking in scope, in a context akin to a professional environment.

Students of Music in Performance - Orchestral Artistry programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama take part in orchestral repertoire training, audition preparation/practice and coaching sessions with LSO players, as well as LSO rehearsal sit-ins, masterclasses and education and community projects.

Key Facts

Both programmes focus on orchestral training and repertoire, education and outreach, and early career support. Individual lessons are led by Guildhall School’s professors, some of whom are LSO members. Students receive regular coaching in orchestral sectionals, audition experience, and instrumental classes.

Programme Structure

Professional audition preparation and practice, with feedback

LSO rehearsal sit-ins (either listening within, or playing, alongside the section)

Occasional LSO performance opportunities with LSO Discovery, including at the Barbican and in Trafalgar Square

Masterclasses, Q&A sessions and coaching, either as an observer or a performer, with a variety of LSO players, guest soloists and conductors.

Shadowing and working alongside LSO players in LSO Discovery workshops (education & community programme)

Professional development sessions: developing knowledge and understanding of the orchestral ecosystem and its protocols

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Music Performance View 65 other Masters in Music Performance in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

At the entry audition, candidates are assessed on their potential to achieve the minimum standard of Master’s level in PS, according to the audition report evaluation criteria for the relevant pathway.
As entry is highly competitive within each pathway and numbers limited, in practice candidates would normally need to demonstrate a higher grading than the minimum.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32410 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14290 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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