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The Undergraduate Music Programme at Durham Simon Mills, 5/1/2015
www.durham.ac.uk/musicwww.facebook.com/DurhamMusic
Overview of Music Degree
1st year: Introducing the pathways
• Music History (Musicology)• Ethnomusicology• Theory and Analysis• Techniques• Composition• Performance
2nd + 3rd year Music History
• Level 2: History 2: Music from 1800 to 1945
• Level 2: Special subject modules e.g. Russian and Soviet Music, Popular Music Studies
• Level 3: Special subject modules e.g. English Art Song , History of Opera
• Level 3: Double or Single Dissertation
2nd + 3rd year Ethnomusicology
• Level 2: Introduction to World Music
• Level 3: Advanced Ethnomusicology
• Level 3: Special subject module e.g. Music of India
• Level 3: Double or Single Dissertation
2nd + 3rd yearTheory and Analysis
• Level 2: Advanced Analysis
• Level 3: Special subject modules e.g. Symphonic Analysis, Time and Rhythm
• Level 3: Double or Single Dissertation
2nd + 3rd year Techniques
• Level 2: Advanced Techniques (e.g. advanced counterpoint, fugue, chromatic harmony)
• Level 2: Orchestration
• Level 3: Double or Single Dissertation / Composition Portfolio
2nd + 3rd year Composition
• Level 2: Approaches to Contemporary Composition
• Level 2: Creative Music Technology
• Level 3: Live Computer Music
• Level 3: Double or Single Portfolio (acoustic or electro-acoustic composition)
2nd + 3rd year Performance
• Level 2: Practice as Research
• Level 2: Conducting
• Level 3: Double Recital
• Level 3: Contemporary Music Performance
• Level 3: Recorded Performance Project
Other Subjects
• Level 3: Psychology of Music
• Level 3: Arts Management (in conjunction with the Sage Gateshead)
• Up to two modules can also be taken in other Departments
Why Durham? • Diverse modules in a well-balanced programme (ranked 5 th in CUG)
• Distinctive features: composition workshops, conducting and orchestration training, performance recording and analysis, arts management, early music….
• Inspiring environment: centrally located, close-knit, and in beautiful ancient surroundings
• Well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology and new facilities (6 studios, tech lab, extensive software, A/V gear)
• Forward-looking and committed to progression: Foundational modules Autonomous learning (Staff ranked 6th in UK for their research, REF 2014)
• An amazing range of music-making activities and concerts!
Admissions• Standard offer: AAB or equivalent
(excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)
• Theory Grade 8: a substitute for Music A-level
• Grade 7 or 8 in first instrument (advisable)
• Keyboard skills (an advantage)
• We consider each application holistically
• We accept applications for deferred entry
• We do not interview
Employability
• Music graduate prospects: 76 (out of 100) in CUG (Average: 64.7)
• Extensive experience: admin, performance, arranging, composing…
• Broad sets of skills: analysis, critical thinking, team-work, presentation skills, creativity…
• Specialist careers service advice
• Advice from Durham music alumni: Careers Fairs
Contact details:
Ms Joyce Dent (secretary): [email protected]
Dr Simon Mills (admissions tutor): [email protected]