BMus (Hons) Jazz
Course Overview
Four Years, Full Time
Key Features:
Performance and Composition
- Instrumental tuition on bass
(electric and acoustic), drums, guitar, piano, saxophone, flute,
trombone, trumpet, voice and other instruments (by negotiation)
from leading professionals
- Access to performances by
international artists
- Performance opportunities
include jazz club gigs, workshops, jam sessions, touring programmes
and appearances at major festivals
- Masterclasses by
international artists
- Classes in standard and
contemporary jazz repertoire working in ensembles from duos to big
band
- Opportunities to create and
promote student-led groups and other ensembles
- Core training in jazz harmony
and aural, history and analysis
- Advanced training in
transcription, arranging and composition
- Full programme of
creative/educational outreach projects
Professional
Development
- Training in healthy practice
and sustainable technique for musicians
- Teaching skills training and
practical experience
- Full range of industry-led,
professional development training options including session
playing, band leadership, music for theatre and performance
planning
- Guidance in postgraduate
training, career development and management
- Established work placement
scheme for all final-year students
- Opportunities to study abroad
at a partner conservatoire
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