Music PgDip (Professional) at Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama

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Course details

How long is the course?
2 years

Attendance pattern
Part time

Course qualification
PgDip in Music

When does the course begin?
This course last started in Sep-08

Please contact the college to enquire about new start dates.

Course info
Principal Study options include all instrumental disciplines as well as voice, composition, music technology and conducting. You may also choose to specialise in jazz or historical performance. If you are a vocalist, you may apply to study on the dedicated Opera Pathway. For strings players, there are additional Chamber Music and Orchestral Pathways and pianists have the option to specialise in accompaniment or repetiteur studies in addition to the standard pathway. Your Principal Study activities will include up to 45 hours of one-to-one lessons. Strings, brass, wind and voice students will also have an additional allocation of time with a professional accompanist or coach. In addition to this, we have designed a range of classes to support the development of your professional skills and musical confidence, including presentation skills, solo and orchestral repertoire sessions, ensemble coaching, operatic work and performance practice. If you specialise in composition or music technology, your options will include advanced harmony and counterpoint, analysis and aesthetics, sound and image, recording techniques and advanced instrumentation. To allow you to begin planning and preparing for your careers while studying, we also run a series of business skills seminars covering all aspects of professional life from taxation to concert promotion.

How much will it cost?
Variable fees are applicable for full time courses. These fees are subject to change, details are available from the provider.

Entry Requirements
The CUKAS deadline for receiving on time applications for this course from all applicants is 1 October 2007.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (Coleg Brenhinol Cerdd A Drama Cymru)
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
Wales
CF10 3ER