University of Sheffield · Part-time
Music Performance Studies
Develop as a performer of classical music, with stylistic awareness and an understanding of how to prepare for the concert platform and take part in a public recital at the end of your course in September. Course description This course is designed to help you…
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School of Languages, Arts and Societies (Music)
Develop as a performer of classical music, with stylistic awareness and an understanding of how to prepare for the concert platform and take part in a public recital at the end of your course in September. Course description This course is designed to help you build the stylistic awareness and advanced techniques to perform classical music at concert level. Through workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one lessons with specialist tutors, you will hone your abilities as both a solo and ensemble performer, culminating in a public recital at the end of your course. You can either choose to take a piano performance pathway or instrumental performance pathway. You will have the opportunity to engage in modules that develop your understanding of performance as a research informed discipline, whilst also having the opportunity to collaborate on creative projects with students from other programmes. The school plays an important role in Sheffield's thriving cultural life, and students have frequent opportunities to perform for the University of Sheffield Concerts, a concert series that hosts varied performances from world-wide professional musicians throughout the year. Sheffield is celebrated as one of the UK's leading music cities, with dozens of major venues. The city benefits from regular visits from the Halle and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestras, the nationally important Music in the Round chamber music organisation, and a rich programme of musicals, ballets and operas at the Crucible and Lyceum theatres. Our students regularly take part in concerts and festivals across the city. How to apply You can choose to take a piano performance pathway or an instrumental performance pathway. Please select the relevant course on the application form. You'll need to provide a portfolio with your application. Accreditation We are an All-Steinway School. Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.
Getting in
As the university states it
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject where music is a named component. Please note this course is not suitable for those with non-classical music degrees, such as jazz or pop. We may also consider other degree subjects if you can evidence engagement with music, e.g. through modules studied, professional or amateur music performance etc. When you apply you'll need to provide a portfolio in the form of a video. It must include two contrasting pieces of different styles and eras that demonstrate your expressive and technical flexibility. Classical singers should choose works in two different languages. The portfolio should be approximately 20 minutes and can be uploaded in separate videos. To submit your portfolio, you should: upload your video recordings with your postgraduate online application or provide an online link to your performance portfolio in your postgraduate online application.
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