The Undergraduate Music Programme at Durham Simon Mills, 5/1/2015

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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!

Facilities

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): joyce.dent@durham.ac.uk

Dr Simon Mills (admissions tutor): s.r.s.mills@durham.ac.uk