BMus (Hons) Music Performance

Program Overview

The BMus (Hons) Performance degree course at the University of West London trains classical and jazz musicians and singers for professional careers in the music industry. Students receive expert instruction in solo and ensemble performance, develop their musicianship and industry knowledge, and have opportunities to showcase their talents through concerts and masterclasses. The program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in music, including performance, teaching, and leadership.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This dynamic and stimulating course is designed for classical or jazz instrumentalists and singers who want to work professionally in the music industry. The BMus (Hons) Performance degree course will prepare you for a successful career in music with an internationally renowned team of lecturers, professional musicians, researchers, and acclaimed instrumental and vocal teaching staff.

Objectives:

• Develop into a confident solo and ensemble performer
• Have the skills to be an inspiring teacher and musical leader in the community

Description:

• Receive 1:1 lessons and specialist instrumental and/or vocal teaching
• Develop your musicianship and interpretation skills
• Engage with current theories in historical and social musicology and performance practice
• Nurture your entrepreneurial skills as a freelance musician

Assessment:

• Assessment includes coursework, practical assessment, and a portfolio submission.
• Students can also choose to be examined for the ALCM and LLCM performance diplomas while taking the course.

Teaching:

• Students will be coached through individual lessons on their main instrument or vocal study in classical or jazz styles, although there are many opportunities to cross over genres and styles.
• The course offers a busy diary of weekly concerts, performances, workshops, and masterclasses.
• Students will be immersed in a vibrant cultural and musical life and given opportunities to network and collaborate with fellow students in composition, musical theatre, acting, dance, music technology, but also in film, graphic design, media and photography.

Careers:

• Freelance soloist
• Chamber musician
• Session musician
• Touring musician
• Orchestral musician
• Principal/section leader in an orchestra
• Member of a choir or opera company
• Musician in a musical theatre pit band
• Conductor
• Composer and arranger
• Private instrumental or vocal teacher
• Instrumental or vocal teacher in a music hub or school
• Leader of music in the community
• Music entrepreneur and festival artistic director
• Music librarian
• Orchestra or opera company manager
• The course also prepares students for careers in the wider music industry, including events management, record production, television, film, and media, talent agencies, instrument sales, and product development.
• Students can also choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level.

Other:

• The course offers high-quality performance facilities and recording studios.
• The University of West London is the first London University to receive all Steinway School status.
• The diversity in the university is something that is to be treasured and is unique.
One cannot find a university with such great… pollination between various courses. Specially with having the other colleges part of the university. One can have help from the law society, business students, film and media... (Testimonial from a violin graduate)

£9,250 – International £9,250 – UK