This MMus Performance course is ideal for proficient instrumental or vocal performers who wish to further enhance their musical and artistic development through focused study. On this programme you will refine your technical and interpretative skills on your chosen instrument or voice. This MMus Performance allows you to acquire a deeper understanding of contemporary and historical contexts relating to instrumental or vocal pedagogy, and develop pathways and methodologies to undertake specialist practice-based research. You will also hone high-level transferable skills in critical thinking, conceptual thinking, problem-solving, analysis, communication, self-direction and originality.
You can work closely with professional tutors, accompanists, and established researchers, many of whom have international profiles.
Studying at Bangor University offers several exciting opportunities for solo and ensemble-based public performance activities, and enjoys close links with national and regional industrial and third-sector partners such as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Sinfonia Cymru, Welsh National Opera, Opra Cymru, Aria Film Studios, Pontio Arts Centre, Venue Cymru, Ucheldre Arts Centre, Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias, Bangor Cathedral, Bangor Music Festival, North Wales International Festival and Wales International Piano Festival.
Careers
The MMus in Performance will widen your experience of performing and will develop your academic skills in relation to your practice. The programme will equip you for further study of performance and/or musicology at PhD level and beyond. It will also equip you with skills in creativity, self-discipline, analysis and communication which are valued by employers both within and outside the field of music. Recent graduates have pursued successful careers as professional performers, concert promoters, arts administrators, teachers, educational advisers, performers, and business people.
MMus: 1 year full-time, 2-5 years part-time
Diploma: 30 weeks full-time