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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Collaborative Piano - Part Time
| Institution | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Music |
| Web | http://www.rcs.ac.uk |
| admissions@rcs.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0141 332 4101 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Alongside a team of highly experienced professional accompanists and chamber musicians, you will engage in a range of collaborative opportunities to prepare you for this demanding profession working with students and lecturers from all departments at RCS.
Developing core accompaniment skills form the foundation of this programme. In addition to the extensive development of standard accompaniment repertoire, additional supporting skills are also cultivated in regular group classes including; sight-reading, orchestral reductions, transposition, figured bass, choral accompaniment, vocal and instrumental coaching and languages.
Students also enjoy extensive performing opportunities, whether in concerts, competitions or accompanying students. The programme provides a wide range of choices for assessment, including studio recordings, commissions of new collaborative works, independent projects and full-length recitals.
Students who have graduated in this course have gone on to have professional careers as accompanists and work for a wide range of institutions and organisations throughout the world. Graduates also work in the fields of music education, arts management and administration, and music in the community, where an MMus degree is highly valued.
International students on Student visas are not permitted to undertake any of the part-time routes.
Curriculum Review We are currently in the review cycle for our postgraduate music programmes starting in 2026, these courses are currently designated 'subject to validation'. This is standard practice during curriculum review periods. The outcome of this process, may mean there are some changes to how your programme is delivered.
Master of Music - MMus
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Candidates for both the MMus and MA are normally expected to hold a good honours (at least 2:2) degree, or its overseas equivalent, in a subject area relevant to the demands of the programme. In addition to the general entry requirements, candidates will preferably already have public performance experience of working with singers and instrumentalists. Knowledge of a specialist area of relevant repertoire (e.g. vocal, string, wind) is also desirable. |
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 6654 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6654 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6654 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6654 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6654 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 6654 GBP for Year 1 |
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