BMus (Hons) Music – Composition
Learn the skills that will help you to become a composer of a wide variety of music – from full-scale orchestral work to abstract electronic music.
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Open Days
Music open day 2026
Overview
Thursday 25 June 2026, 8am - 3:30pm
Details
BMus (Hons) Music & MMus Music
Venue
Pricing
Free
Tickets: Free
Venue: Carne Foyer
About the open day
This open day will cover the following departments at RWCMD:
- Strings
- Vocal (undergraduate & postgraduate)
- Piano
- Percussion
- Brass
- Harp
- Woodwind
- Composition
- Opera (postgraduate only)
- Conducting (postgraduate only)
We want to support you in making an informed decision about where you want to study and have put together an exciting programme of sessions to help guide you. Registration will open from 8am with sessions beginning at 10am.
Please note: Our Jazz open day will be taking place on 22 May.
If you are interested in Guitar, you are welcome to attend this open day as well as arrange for a separate 1:1 visit to the department. Please email info@rwcmd.ac.uk
Timetable
| Time | 08:30 - 09:55 |
|---|---|
| Activity | Registration - Please head to the open day registration desk. |
| Time | 10:00 - 10:30 |
|---|---|
| Activity | Welcome talk in the Dora Stoutzker Hall |
| Time | 10:30 - 11:15 |
|---|---|
| Activity | BMus talk (All courses) & MMus talk (all courses) or campus tours |
| Time | 11:15 - 11:45 |
|---|---|
| Activity | Break |
| Time | 11:45 - 12:30 |
|---|---|
| Activity | Session with Head of Department: Brass; Woodwind; Harp; Composition or foyer activity & campus tours |
| Time | 12:45 - 13:30 |
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| Activity | Sessions with Head of Department: Keyboard; Percussion; Strings; Voice or foyer activity & campus tours |
| Time | 12:30 -14:30 |
|---|---|
| Activity | Lunch - Student performances, campus tours and foyer activity |
| Time | 14:30 - 15:30 |
|---|---|
| Activity | Drop in sessions for Symphony Orchestra (Dora Stoutzker Hall) |
| Time | 16:00 |
|---|---|
| Activity | End of the open day |
| Time | |
|---|---|
| Activity | Halls of residence self guided drop-in |
| Time | |
|---|---|
| Activity | Composition Sound Bar - optional free event |
| Time | |
|---|---|
| Activity | WNO & RWCMD Orchestras 2026 - optional ticketed event |
We ask that you please keep to a maximum of one guest per prospective student attending the open day.
If you have any questions regarding the open day, please email info@wcmd.ac.uk
Take a closer look at the courses
BMus (Hons) Music – Composition
Learn the skills that will help you to become a composer of a wide variety of music – from full-scale orchestral work to abstract electronic music.
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BMus (Hons) Music – Instrumental and Vocal
Train alongside the world’s best musicians in an inspiring, collaborative environment that helps you meet the demands of a contemporary music career.
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Jazz
Immerse yourself in tailored, professional training with some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians. You’ll study in small groups with unrivalled opportunities to perform and become part of a thriving jazz scene.
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MMus Composition
Explore diverse compositional approaches and styles, with numerous opportunities to work on our drama productions and collaborate with industry professionals.
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MMus Choral Conducting
Lay the foundation for a successful career with our course that combines all the choral conducting opportunities you could want with specialist vocal tuition.
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MMus Collaborative Piano
Delve into specialist training with professional pianists as you work alongside musical partners in a diverse and exciting range of ensemble performances.
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MMus Composer-Performer
Study two specialisms at the highest level, composing innovative creative work alongside performance training with some of the industry’s best practitioners.
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MMus Music Performance
Build a career you love with our course that offers specialist tuition and numerous performing opportunities for singers and instrumentalists.
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MMus Orchestral Conducting
Specialist one-to-one tuition, hands-on conducting experience and connections with industry professionals form the heart of this innovative master’s course.
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MMus Brass Band Conducting
Gain all the skills you need to embody the role of brass band conductor with confidence, alongside countless opportunities to conduct throughout your study.
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MMus Multi Instrument Woodwind Performance
Learn to confidently perform with a variety of woodwind instruments in a musical theatre setting, with industry specialists and expert musicians to guide you.
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MMus Opera Performance
Meet the demands of today’s professional opera companies with our industry-led course that blends specialist tuition with diverse performing opportunities.
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Find out more about our facilities
Living in Cardiff
It is no coincidence that our students love Cardiff, but what makes it so special?
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Our campus
The College's stunning landmark building is located in the heart of Cardiff, overlooking beautiful urban parkland and just a 5-minute stroll from the city centre and mere 15 minutes from student halls.
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Accommodation: where to live while you study at RWCMD
Whether you're in your first year or final year, finding somewhere to live is always a priority. We've put together some information to help you find the perfect place for you to enjoy life in Cardiff.
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How to find us
Address
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
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