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University of Southampton: Music (Performance)
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Music |
| Web | www.southampton.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| AdmissionsPGT.AH@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
Master of Music - MMus
Summary
About this Course The MMus Music (Performance) programme is designed to expand your knowledge and skills in musical performance across a broad range of genres, including classical, jazz, pop, opera, and musical theatre. It offers you the opportunity to specialize and receive advanced training to become a stronger, better-informed professional musician. You will study: • The technique, history, and repertoire of your instrument or voice. • Principles and presentation skills of performance. • Key skills in music performance and research. • Key skills in performance teaching. The course provides intensive one-to-one tuition from academic staff who are internationally noted performers, established composers, and musicologists.
Key Features and Structure • Final Recital: The Performance pathway culminates in the final goal of a professional recital. • Broad Specialism: The MMus has four specialist pathways (Performance, Composition, Musicology, Music Education). You can mix your Performance modules with topics from other pathways (like Film Music Composition, Global Music Industries, or Performance Teaching) to personalize your curriculum. • Practical Focus: The teaching methods are highly practical, including one-to-one instrumental or vocal lessons, and performance-based group activities. • State-of-the-Art Venue: Students have access to and opportunities to perform in the Turner Sims concert hall. • Distinctive Module Options: You can choose modules focused on professional development and community engagement, such as Music in the Community with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra or Performance Teaching. • Structure: This is a 12-month full-time master's degree. The final three months are dedicated to preparing and executing your professional recital.
Career Prospects The programme prepares graduates for professional careers requiring a high level of performance skill, critical awareness, and professionalism: • Professional Performer/Freelance Musician (solo or ensemble). • Teacher (specializing in instrumental or vocal performance). • Working in the music industry or wider cultural sector. • Further Research at a doctoral level (PhD).
Further Information • Award: Master of Music (MMus) • The application requires a recorded ""live"" performance sample with no added post-production (no vocal 'comping' or extensive editing), ensuring the submission accurately reflects the applicant's unedited performance ability.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2:2 degree in Music or a related subject. For the Performance pathway, you'll need to submit samples of recorded performance. These should be 2 to 3 contrasting pieces for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, showing your technical proficiency and interpretive ability. You must be able to read at sight and learn pieces quickly. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Expand your knowledge of music performance with our master's degree at the University of Southampton. Whether you are a classical pianist, a jazz-and-pop musician, an opera singer, or a musical theatre performer, our programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of musical performance. You'll graduate with the knowledge and skills for a career in music or further study.
Our MMus Music Performance master's degree gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of the field. On this course, you'll study the technique, history and repertoire of your instrument or voice, principles and presentation skills of performance, key skills in music performance and researchkey skills in performance teaching.
Our academic staff and music teachers are internationally noted performers with active solo and ensemble careers, as well as established composers and musicologists. These world-leading experts can offer you intensive one-to-one tuition in performance and additional training to make you a stronger, better informed professional who will be heard in today's music world.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2:1 degree in Music or a related subject. For the Performance pathway, you'll need to submit samples of recorded performance. These should be 2 to 3 contrasting pieces for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, showing your technical proficiency and interpretive ability. You must be able to read at sight and learn pieces quickly. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
Expand your knowledge of music performance with our master's degree at the University of Southampton. Whether you are a classical pianist, a jazz-and-pop musician, an opera singer, or a musical theatre performer, our programme gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of musical performance. You'll graduate with the knowledge and skills for a career in music or further study.
Our MMus Music Performance master's degree gives you the opportunity to specialise in various elements of the field. On this course, you'll study the technique, history and repertoire of your instrument or voice, principles and presentation skills of performance, key skills in music performance and researchkey skills in performance teaching.
Our academic staff and music teachers are internationally noted performers with active solo and ensemble careers, as well as established composers and musicologists. These world-leading experts can offer you intensive one-to-one tuition in performance and additional training to make you a stronger, better informed professional who will be heard in today's music world.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Upper 2nd Class Honours degree or equivalent in Music or related subject. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
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