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Explore your love for music with this essential guide to educational courses throughout the UK - whether you're looking to launch a new career or just want to indulge your passion.Click the points on the map to find an institution near you.
The Juilliard School
Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. Juilliard’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Located at Lincoln Center in New York City, Juilliard offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in dance, drama (acting and playwriting), and music (classical, jazz, historical performance, and vocal arts). Currently more than 800 artists from 40 states and 38 countries are enrolled at Juilliard, where they appear in more than 700 annual performances in the school’s five theaters; at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully and David Geffen halls and at Carnegie Hall; as well as other venues around New York City, the country, and the world. Beyond its New York campus, Juilliard is defining new directions in global performing arts education for a range of learners and enthusiasts through The Tianjin Juilliard School and K-12 educational curricula.
Tel: 212-799-5000, ext. 223
Website: https://www.juilliard.edu/
The Masters Music School
Do you want to learn from world class industry professionals?
Do you want to study in a vibrant and motivating environment with an intense curriculum?
The Masters Music School is a London-based premier specialist music school, offering a comprehensive music education for all ages and levels of proficiency. Being world- class performers ourselves we want to share the stage experience with our students and bring it into the teaching environment.
Interested?
Book your free trial lesson on the link below:
http://tmms.co.uk/trial
Want to know more about courses we offer?
Please visit http://tmms.co.uk/pricing
Website: http://tmms.co.uk/
The University of the Arts Helsinki: Sibelius Academy
The University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts Helsinki) fosters Finnish artistic heritage and renews art. The university was launched in 2013 upon the merging of the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy, and Theatre Academy Helsinki.
Sibelius Academy is the only music university in Finland and the biggest of its kind in Scandinavia. It was founded as the Helsinki Music Institute in 1882 on a private initiative. Martin Wegelius was appointed as the first director, and he led the Institute until his death in 1906.
Wegelius thought that musicians should educate themselves broadly. He himself taught theoretical subjects, music history, and solfége. Due to a lack of suitable study material, he also wrote some textbooks himself. Wegelius emphasized the teaching of composition and, by doing that, he managed to create a new generation of composers in Finland.
Tel: Tel. +358 294 47 2000
Website: http://www.uniarts.fi/en
Oberlin College & Conservatory
Oberlin Conservatory of Music is the oldest continuously operating conservatory in America and the only major conservatory dedicated to the education of undergraduates. Since 1920, Oberlin has also been a leader in providing unmatched opportunities to combine rigorous pre-professional music training with a thorough liberal arts education, allowing students to complete two undergraduate degrees (B.M. and B.A.) in five years or fewer.
In recent years, Oberlin ensembles have performed in important concert halls in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Cleveland, Washington, D.C., Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore. Through their work on campus and beyond, Oberlin students, faculty, and alumni play a critical role in elevating communities worldwide through music.
Oberlin graduates are leaders across the music profession and have won countless Grammy Awards, prominent fellowships, and international competitions. Many of them have attained international stature as performers, conductors, and composers, among them Jennifer Koh, Steven Isserlis, Jeremy Denk, Denyce Graves, Claire Chase, Robert Spano, George Walker, Christopher Rouse, and Du Yun. Oberlin alumni hold title positions in orchestras around the world. The contemporary music sphere enjoys the contributions of Oberlin-trained Eighth Blackbird and the International Contemporary Ensemble. Oberlin alumni perform in the early music ensembles of Apollo’s Fire and Rebel, as well as the Miró and Pacifica quartets.
Website: https://www.oberlin.edu/
King’s Ely
Music is the beating heart of King’s Ely and is the reason why our school, located just a stone’s throw from the world-famous Ely Cathedral, came into existence in the first place.
Over a third of our students learn a musical instrument or receive vocal tuition and the quality, range and variety of ensembles all attest to the school’s musical pedigree.
King’s Ely has numerous string, woodwind, brass, percussion, guitar and rock groups, not forgetting the astounding Chapel Choir, the King’s Barbers, an award-winning close harmony group made up of ex-choristers, and large instrumental groups such as the King’s Orchestra, Concert Band and Jazz Band.
The school calendar is jam-packed with student-led and professional concerts, workshops and masterclasses, all of which, together with the excellence of our cathedral choirs, highlight how music is the soul of the King’s Ely community and testify to its inclusivity.
Musical, choral and organ scholarships are available.
Tel: 01353 660707
Email: admissions@kingsely.org
Website: http://www.kingsely.org/
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance
Located in beautiful parkland grounds in Sidcup, Kent, Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance runs the following music related degree programmes:
BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship
www.bruford.ac.uk/courses/actor-musicianship-ba-hons
The Actor Musicianship programme offers distinctive and practical training for actors who have musical skills. Students are guided by experienced staff, who help to develop the skills of the actor musician for use within a variety of performance contexts.
MA/MFA Actor Musicianship
www.bruford.ac.uk/courses/actor-musicianship-ma-mfa
This brand new vocational postgraduate programme builds on and extends the work developed on the BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship programme, drawing on the College’s strong links to theatre makers, directors, choreographers, writers, musical directors and performers involved in the development of this innovative area of theatre practice.
BA (Hons) Opera Studies (by online learning)
www.bruford.ac.uk/courses/opera-studies-ba-hons-by-online-distance-learning
This flexible online degree programme explores all the elements of this amazing and versatile art form, guided by expert tutors. It is an ideal complement to vocal studies and equips directors and singers alike to fully appreciate the material they work with.
BA (Hons) Music Studies (by online learning)
www.bruford.ac.uk/courses/music-studies-ba-hons
Built on the success of the BA (Hons) Opera Studies programme This is a unique and bespoke online degree offering a balanced view of the history of music.
For full course and application details, please visit www.bruford.ac.uk or email us at enquiries@bruford.ac.uk.
Study Music at Newcastle University. £5k Scholarships Available
We are based at the heart of Newcastle University's city-centre campus, with purpose-built high-specification studios and rehearsal spaces. We provide students with a first-class education in music, across musicology, performance and composition. As one of the largest music departments in the country, we offer extensive performance opportunities for our students. Our vibrant community of scholars and practitioners research, compose and perform a broad musical repertoire - covering classical to contemporary, jazz to folk, and everything in between. We have strong links across the region with key venues and institutions including the SAGE Gateshead, home of the Royal Northern Sinfonia and Folkworks, the Samling Academy and Opera North.
We have four £5000 scholarships available to new undergraduates entering one of our music degrees in September 2019. Find out more about our scholarships on our website.
Tel: +44 (0)191 208 6736
Email: music@ncl.ac.uk
Website: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/sacs/music/
Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki
Would you like to choose your courses from a wide variety and tailor your studies to fit your professional goal? Would you like to have teachers whose mission is your goal? Would you like to study in extraordinary facilities in the city centre? How about safe environment and student benefits like student healthcare and hot meals for less than 3 euros?
If you answered yes, your choice is the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. International music stars – such as Esa-Pekka Salonen, Kaija Saariaho, Karita Mattila and Susanna Mälkki – began their careers at Sibelius Academy.
Sibelius Academy is ranked as the world’s sixth best performing arts school and it is one of the largest music academies in Europe. A creative community of 1,400 students and over 1,000 staff. The academy offers nine degree programmes at Bachelor and Master level, each with several major subjects. Doctoral education at the Sibelius Academy is internationally recognised and it is unique in that it is based on interaction between art, research and pedagogy.
The University of the Arts Helsinki was launched in 2013 upon the merging of the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy, and Theatre Academy Helsinki. Sibelius Academy is the only music university in Finland and the biggest of its kind in Scandinavia.
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Tel: +358 40 7104 211
Email: siba.admissions@uniarts.fi
Bangor University
Our music courses provide a fantastic opportunity to study a variety of music styles from different perspectives. At Bangor, musicology, composition and performance are studied in close synergy and with a choice of over 50 modules and excellent facilities, we support you in choosing a pathway to develop you own interests and skills. We offer plenty of opportunities for you to get involved in the musical life of the University – with a large choir and a symphony orchestra, a chamber choir, early music and opera groups and various other ensembles
Tel: 01248 382118
Email: cah@bangor.ac.uk
Website: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/music/
Weekend Chamber Music Course
Friday 12th April to Sunday 14th April 2019 with the Piatti String Quartet
The Course will appeal to String Players wishing to learn or improve their Chamber Music skills. Each member of the Pia Quartet will spend time coaching with every group. The course will also include a concert and workshop given by the Pia Quartet , a detailed timetable will be available on arrival.
Accommodation is in single study bedrooms with washbasins, some rooms have en-suite facilities. The Fee which includes full board accommodation , and coaching is £260.
Email: ajorgill44@gmail.com
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Inspirational, life-affirming music-making is at the heart of who we are and what we do at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. Centered in one of the world’s most innovative and dynamic countries, we believe we are uniquely placed to offer today’s world a distinct and powerful contemporary Asian voice.
Founded in 2003, YST has quickly established a reputation as the most exciting international conservatory in Asia and one of the most distinctive in the world. With a focus on nurturing identity and excellence, it is primarily an undergraduate institution, offering full financial support for all of its 220 BMus students thanks to the support of the Yong Loo Lin Trust and other donors.
YST also hosts an extensive performance calendar with around 200 concerts annually, including a range of international artists and ensembles as well as student and faculty events. The Conservatory also has a significant community engagement and professional integration programme, as well as strong support for students' international ventures. Additionally, we are also involved in a range of international networks and partnerships, which enhance the student experience and accompany our continued evolution as we give music greater resonance.
Website: https://www.ystmusic.nus.edu.sg/