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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Jazz / Blues

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course Overview

  • Advanced principal study tuition from professional musicians
  • Advanced tuition in music preparation, including composition and arrangement
  • Specialist listening and analysis classes, including transcription and critical writing
  • Professional ensemble coaching
  • Wide range of performance opportunities at RWCMD
  • Professional touring and festival performance opportunities
  • Integral player in local, regional and national jazz scene
  • Strong links with regional music industry, including education
  • Training in career development, self-promotion, event management and sustainable technique
  • International masterclass series
  • Fully integrated performance programme by international artists
  • Training in performance analysis and presentation
  • Optional work-based learning module
  • Opportunities to study abroad at a partner conservatoire via the ERASMUS Exchange Programme

Modules

Techniques in Jazz Harmony and Arrangement (20 Credits) - Core
Jazz Performance 2 (40 Credits) - Core
Further Jazz Harmony, Arrangement and Composition (20 Credits) - Core
Jazz Performance 1 (40 Credits) - Core
Jazz Performance as Research (20 Credits) - Core
The Professional Jazz Musician (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£26,500

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements usually include a 2:1 degree in music or an equivalent qualification. Candidates who have been studying or working in another field will be considered.