University of Aberdeen: Vocal Music MMus
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk/ |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MMus in Vocal Music capitalises on research strengths within the department of music and is intended for composers, performers (including conductors) and musicologists with a particular interest in vocal and choral music. At the heart of this course is one-on-one teaching which takes the form of an extended project. Candidates work exclusively with a member of staff on an individual basis during regular tutorials which run throughout the year. During these sessions, the candidates research and create their extended project which might be a dissertation, a portfolio of compositions, a research-led performance recital or a combination of two of these. Composers of vocal and choral music will work with either Professor Paul Mealor or Dr Phillip Cooke – composers specialising in vocal and choral music.
Musicologists work with Dr Edward Campbell, whose research interests include: aesthetics, contemporary opera and twentieth century French music) or Dr Frauke Jürgensen who specialises in Mediaeval and Renaissance compositional practice, symbolic music analysis and computational musicology. Both Professor Pete Stollery and Dr Suk-Jun Kim have combined their expertise in electroacoustic music with the voice and work with composers specialising in sonic arts. Mr Chris Gray offers courses on music and the community with an emphasis on how musicians can engage with the various communities within society.
Also, as well as the extended project, students take a course in research skills and one featuring a series of wide-ranging research seminars, as well as two course options reflecting the research interests of staff. These can include Vocalstration, Words and Music, Contemporary European Opera and more. There are also many opportunities for students to engage with practical vocal music.
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Master of Music - MMus
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | Candidates are expected to hold a degree in music at 2.1 level. Normally there is no audition or interview process. However, candidates should submit samples of recent work appropriate to the sort of project they would like to pursue (e.g. written work, and/or compositions, and/or a recording of a performance). |
| Assessment | Assessment is by means of a project portfolio (either a portfolio of compositions; performance or dissertation or combination of all three, negotiated for both 30 and 60 credits) and the completion of a number of supporting options. The options will be assessed by means composition work, essay, oral presentation and/or performance. |
| Modules | The course is led by the distinguished choral composer Professor Paul Mealor, with teaching taking the form of one-to-one tutorials for the project and small class groups for the options. Also, visiting specialists will lead extra, practical sessions with the choir in residence. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Candidates are expected to hold a degree in music at 2.1 level. Normally there is no audition or interview process. However, candidates should submit samples of recent work appropriate to the sort of project they would like to pursue (e.g. written work, and/or compositions, and/or a recording of a performance). |
| Assessment | Assessment is by means of a project portfolio (either a portfolio of compositions; performance or dissertation or combination of all three, negotiated for both 30 and 60 credits) and the completion of a number of supporting options. The options will be assessed by means composition work, essay, oral presentation and/or performance. |
| Modules | The course is led by the distinguished choral composer Professor Paul Mealor, with teaching taking the form of one-to-one tutorials for the project and small class groups for the options. Also, visiting specialists will lead extra, practical sessions with the choir in residence. |
| Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| EU | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
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| England | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 6700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 15900 GBP for Year 1 |
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