Orchestral Performance is offered as an MMus or Postgraduate
Diploma programme on the following instruments: Bassoon, Cello,
Clarinet, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Percussion
& Timpani, Tenor / Bass Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola and
Violin.
MMus – 13 months intensive or two years full-time
commencing in September.
Postgraduate Diploma – 10 months intensive or two years
full-time commencing in September.
Key Features
- Advanced principal study tuition from professional
musicians
- Participation in the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and/or
Welsh National Opera placement schemes
- Mentoring scheme with industry professionals
- Orchestral and sectional rehearsal and performance
opportunities at RWCMD
- Specialist, advanced orchestral repertoire performance
tuition
- Advanced tuition available in supporting areas such as
Alexander Technique, doubling instrument, end-of-line instruments
and period instruments
- Professional accompaniment provision
Key Features of all Postgraduate Programmes
- Two year, full time programmes starting in September
- One year intensive programmes available in some cases
- Advanced principal study tuition from professional
musicians
- Training in career development, self-promotion and sustainable
technique
- International masterclass series
- Fully integrated performance programme by international
artists
- Opportunities to work on historical instruments, supported by
Informed Performance classes and seminars
- Wide range of performance opportunities in world-class
facilities
- Training in performance analysis and presentation (MMus
only)
- Study of psychology of collaborative performance for conductors
and orchestral performance (MMus only)
- Advanced research training (MMus only)
- Optional work-based learning module
- Optional training in advanced teaching skills, outreach, sound
recording and arts management
- Opportunity to create and curate own performance projects
- Focus on employability and transferable skills
- Opportunities to study abroad at a partner conservatoire via
the ERASMUS Exchange Programme
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