Vocal Degree
This dynamic, relevant and challenging Vocal Degree (in Popular Music Performance) combines the development of professional musicianship skills with the provision of the tools and knowledge required for graduates to develop and sustain a career in the modern music industry. The course offers a ‘conservatoire style’ approach for the contemporary singer/vocalist, delivering more contact hours and higher instrumental standards than similar courses on offer.
Being located in London enables students to both learn from, and interact with, a staff of leading educators and top professional musicians who have developed a performance-led curriculum in line with the demands of today’s ever changing music industry. There are a wide variety of musical activities in which to engage, and opportunities to work in professional settings.
| The programme is mainly delivered through practice- and performance-based modules (approximately 75% of the activities) which provide a unique practice/theory divide. This enables students to develop high levels of skill in music practice, performance and production. This is accomplished by all students following a core programme in the first two years. These modules focus on building the essential set of musical skills for the contemporary musician in performance, practice, theory, technology, stylistic awareness, collaboration, popular music history and songwriting. This skills development continues in the second year, with the addition of the study of arranging, composition and the business and economic aspects of the music industry. |
GENERAL COURSE DETAILS
| Course name: | BMus (Hons) in Popular Music Performance | |
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Commencement: |
September 2008 | |
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Duration: |
3 years |
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| UCAS Code: |
W310 |
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Class Size: |
Generally no more than 12 students per class |
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Timing: |
Two semesters per year, /- 16 hours/week (LI & LII), 3-4 days/week |
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Entry Req: |
There is a mandatory FREE audition prior to acceptance. |
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The third year provides the opportunity to really hone your music skills to an advanced level, both in individual and ensemble ‘real world’ situations. Project options within the third year offer numerous opportunities for the construction of individual leaning routes so that students can develop more specialist skills in their chosen area of music study (e.g. production project, event management).
Finally, and uniquely in the UK, students can opt to achieve partial Qualified Teacher Status via the Licentiate option. This will offer the graduate immediate access into the teaching profession on a part-time basis, enabling them to establish a career foothold and income immediately.
COURSE OUTLINE
Click here to download the 2008 Prospectus with the Degree Course Outline.
| Year 1: Semester 1a |
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| · | Music Practice 1a - Instrumental Studies, Music Theory |
| · | Music Performance 1a - History & Origins of Popular Music, Live Performance |
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Music Production 1a - Music Technology, Songwriting |
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| Semester 1b | |
| · | Music Practice 1b - Instrumental Studies, Music Theory |
| · | Music Performance 1b - History & Origins of Popular Music, Live Performance |
| · | Music Production 1b - Music Technology, Songwriting |
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| Year 2: Semester 2a |
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| · | Music Practice 2a - Instrumental studies, Music Theory |
| · | Music Performance 2a - Ensemble Skills, Live Performance |
| · | Music Production 2a - Music Business, Arranging & Composing |
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| Semester 2b | |
| · | Music Practice 2b - Instrumental Studies, Music Theory |
| · | Music Performance 2b - Ensemble Skills, Live Performance Workshop |
| · | Music Production 2b - Music Business, Arranging & Composing |
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| Year 3: Two semester modules |
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| · | Dissertation (optional 40 credit) |
| · | Licentiate (optional 40 credit) |
| · | Specialised Performance Skills (40 credit) |
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| Semester 3a | |
| · | Event Management (optional) |
| · | Dissertation (optional) |
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| Semester 3b | |
| · | Production Project (40 credit) |
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Students must take one of the Dissertation modules All modules are 20 credits unless otherwise specified.
To see the Programme Specification on the UEL website, CLICK HERE
The Institute BMus in Popular Music Performance is validated by the University of East London
