In the undergraduate programme, at least two-thirds of the credit of each year is focused on Principal Study. You will have 30 individual lessons a year. In addition each department arranges instrument-specific training: song, language and movement classes for singers, Bach and sonata classes for string players, keyboard experience and duo classes for pianists and a wide range of solo and ensemble work in the wind and percussion department such as percussion ensemble, horn club and recorder consort.

Performance is central to the programme for everyone.

'The course is stimulating and open-minded, really getting you to focus on what it means to be a musician in the 21st century. I've done things I never thought I was capable of doing and have discovered new skills and ways of thinking about my playing.'
Caz Wolfson, BMus Percussion

In certain circumstances, it is possible for students to take the Joint Principal Study option, which involves auditioning on and following the programme for two of the Principal Studies listed. However, because of the rigorous nature of this course students are initially enrolled on a single Principal Study and their suitability to undertake the JPS option is assessed during their first two terms at the School.

External Engagements

As part of their development as performing musicians, students are encouraged to undertake performances outside the School provided that they are compatible with their studies. The Music Office arranges over 600 events per year; in addition, students make their own contacts. The promotion of an external event is a compulsory part of the Year 4 Professional Practice.

Year 1 Total credit value 120 Principal Study	Year 2 Total credit value 120 Principal Study	Year 3 Total credit value 120 Principal Study	Year 4 Total credit value 120 Principal Study
80	80	80	80
Tutorial Groups	Tutorial Groups	Tutorial Groups
10	10	30
Performance Matters	Conducting		Professional Studies
10	10		20
Integrated studies in music	Integrated studies in music
20	20
		One in third year, one or two in fourth year Analysis • Advanced Ensemble • Advanced Principal Study • Conducting • Composition for Film, TV and Radio • Counterpoint • Electronic Studio Techniques • Interpretation through Improvisation • Jazz Arranging • Jazz Performance • Music Administration • Music History • Music Therapy • Opera and Theatre (for Singers) • Orchestration • Second Study • Workshop Skills

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