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University of Manchester: Composition (Instrumental and Vocal Composition)
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts, Languages and Cultures |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| masalc@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 0322 |
| Study type | Taught |
MusM
Summary
Our MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) master's course offers intensive training for composers. We offer an invaluable opportunity for composers to hone their skills and develop their personal voice, through an outstanding programme of workshops with leading professional musicians. These opportunities provide excellent preparation for careers in the professional world, or for subsequent doctoral study.
You will benefit from:
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Teaching that embraces creative flexibility allowing you to develop your own compositional interests;
-
professional ensembles workshopping your compositions;
-
integration into the active research culture of The University of Manchester, through research seminars, workshops and concerts.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) master's course offers intensive training for composers. We offer an invaluable opportunity for composers to hone their skills and develop their personal voice, through an outstanding programme of workshops with leading professional musicians. These opportunities provide excellent preparation for careers in the professional world, or for subsequent doctoral study.
You will benefit from:
-
Teaching that embraces creative flexibility allowing you to develop your own compositional interests;
-
professional ensembles workshopping your compositions;
-
integration into the active research culture of The University of Manchester, through research seminars, workshops and concerts.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) master's course offers intensive training for composers and provides excellent preparation for doctoral work or a career in the professional world.
With a strong focus on practical music-making and supported by an outstanding programme of workshops and performances by professional musicians, it offers an invaluable opportunity for composers to hone their skills and develop their personal voice.
You will benefit from:
-
links to ensembles as an integral part of the course;
-
interaction with the music profession, including the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata;
-
opportunities to develop professional skills, for example through collaborating, rehearsing and networking with
professional musicians; learning to arrange/orchestrate; undertaking outreach opportunities; and collaborating in the creation of performances;
-flexibility to develop your own compositional and research interests;
- close ties with electroacoustic composers in NOVARS, and the flexibility to combine electroacoustic course units with
those for instrumental and vocal composition;
- integration into the active research culture of The University of Manchester, through research seminars, performance
workshops and concerts.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MusM Composition (Instrumental and Vocal) master's course offers intensive training for composers and provides excellent preparation for doctoral work or a career in the professional world.
With a strong focus on practical music-making and supported by an outstanding programme of workshops and performances by professional musicians, it offers an invaluable opportunity for composers to hone their skills and develop their personal voice.
You will benefit from:
-
links to ensembles as an integral part of the course;
-
interaction with the music profession, including the BBC Philharmonic and Manchester Camerata;
-
opportunities to develop professional skills, for example through collaborating, rehearsing and networking with
professional musicians; learning to arrange/orchestrate; undertaking outreach opportunities; and collaborating in the creation of performances;
-flexibility to develop your own compositional and research interests;
- close ties with electroacoustic composers in NOVARS, and the flexibility to combine electroacoustic course units with
those for instrumental and vocal composition;
- integration into the active research culture of The University of Manchester, through research seminars, performance
workshops and concerts.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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