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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland: Repetiteurship
| 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 |
Master of Arts
Summary
The application deadline for this programme is 31 January 2027
Repetiteurs are the lynchpin of an opera company. On the Repetiteurship course, you will study all the core skills needed to enter the profession. During your time at the RCS, you will play and perform in a variety of productions, concerts and opera scenes.
As a student on the Repetiteurship programme, you will work and study as part of the internationally reputable Alexander Gibson Opera School. In your studies you will work regularly with staff from Opera School, who have considerable professional experience both nationally and internationally.
You are required to be technically proficient at the keyboard to a very high standard. You will play music from Auber to Zandonai, covering all styles throughout the centuries. Repetiteurs must be able to coach singers in the major operatic languages, demanding not only a high degree of musicianship but psychological insight into the characters they are coaching and the singers standing before them.
The programme will give you the opportunity to learn and study all the core and related skill sets; piano lessons, languages, coaching, continuo playing, style and repertoire. A large part of your training will be in practical sessions, playing for classes, opera scenes rehearsals, masterclasses and, where appropriate, conducting.
Recent productions at the RCS include Die Zauberflöte, Idomeneo, The Rape of Lucretia, Cendrillon, L’étoile, Flight, Dead Man Walking, and Die Dreigroschenoper.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Summary
The application deadline for this programme is 31 January 2026
As a student on the MA Repetiteurship programme, you will work and study as part of the internationally reputable Alexander Gibson Opera School. In your studies you will work regularly with staff from Opera School, who have considerable professional experience both nationally and internationally.
You are required to be technically proficient at the keyboard to a very high standard. You will play music from Auber to Zandonai, covering all styles throughout the centuries. Repetiteurs must be able to coach singers in the major operatic languages, demanding not only a high degree of musicianship but psychological insight into the characters they are coaching and the singers standing before them.
The programme will give you the opportunity to learn and study all the core and related skill sets; piano lessons, languages, coaching, continuo playing, style and repertoire. A large part of your training will be in practical sessions, playing for classes, opera scenes rehearsals, masterclasses and, where appropriate, conducting.
Recent productions have included Mozart’s Idomeneo, L’étoile (Chabrier), Dead Man Walking (Heggie), Cendrillon (Massenet), The Rape of Lucretia (Britten), Flight (Dove) and Die Dreigroschenoper (Weill).
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.
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 18483 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 18483 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 18483 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 18483 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 18483 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 18483 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 36283 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 36283 GBP for Whole course |
Master of Music
Summary
The application deadline for this programme is 31 January 2027
Repetiteurs are the lynchpin of an opera company. On the Repetiteurship course, you will study all the core skills needed to enter the profession. During your time at the RCS, you will play and perform in a variety of productions, concerts and opera scenes.
As a student of the MMus Repetiteurship course, you will study on the Alexander Gibson Opera School, working closely with Scottish Opera and the RCS Vocal Performance Department. The Repetiteurship course is run by Duncan Williams, a highly experienced repetiteur and teacher of national and international repute. There will be an opportunity to receive coaching from external professionals from the UK opera companies, and work on productions with highly experienced conductors.
Applicants are required to be technically proficient at the keyboard to a very high standard. You will play music of all genres from the baroque to contemporary. Students will be taught the fundamentals of repetiteurship, including how to play orchestrally, how to work with a conductor, and how to coach singers. A large part of the training will be participating in practical sessions, such as playing for language and performance classes, masterclasses, and singing lessons. The Opera Department works closely with the Conducting Department, and opportunities often arise for repetiteurs to develop conducting skills and experience, if they so wish.
Recent productions at the RCS include Die Zauberflöte, Idomeneo, The Rape of Lucretia, Cendrillon, L’étoile, Flight, Dead Man Walking, and Die Dreigroschenoper.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Master of Music - MMus
Summary
The application deadline for this programme is 31 January 2026
As a student on the MMus Repetiteurship programme, you will work and study as part of the internationally reputable Alexander Gibson Opera School. In your studies you will work regularly with staff from Opera School, who have considerable professional experience both nationally and internationally.
You are required to be technically proficient at the keyboard to a very high standard. You will play music from Auber to Zandonai, covering all styles throughout the centuries. Repetiteurs must be able to coach singers in the major operatic languages, demanding not only a high degree of musicianship but psychological insight into the characters they are coaching and the singers standing before them.
The programme will give you the opportunity to learn and study all the core and related skill sets; piano lessons, languages, coaching, continuo playing, style and repertoire. A large part of your training will be in practical sessions, playing for classes, opera scenes rehearsals, masterclasses and, where appropriate, conducting.
Recent productions have included Mozart’s Idomeneo, L’étoile (Chabrier), Dead Man Walking (Heggie), Cendrillon (Massenet), The Rape of Lucretia (Britten), Flight (Dove) and Die Dreigroschenoper (Weill).
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.
| 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. |
| Location | Main Site 100 Renfrew Street Glasgow G2 3DB |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 13308 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 13308 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 13308 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13308 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13308 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 13308 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 28401 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 28401 GBP for Year 1 |
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