Four Years, Full Time
Key Features
Performance and Composition
- Instrumental tuition on bass (electric and acoustic), drums,
guitar, piano, saxophone, flute, trombone, trumpet, voice and other
instruments (by negotiation) from leading professionals
- Access to performances by international artists
- Performance opportunities include jazz club gigs, workshops,
jam sessions, touring programmes and appearances at major
festivals
- Masterclasses by international artists
- Classes in standard and contemporary jazz repertoire working in
ensembles from duos to big band
- Opportunities to create and promote student-led groups and
other ensembles
- Core training in jazz harmony and aural, history and
analysis
- Advanced training in transcription, arranging and
composition
- Full programme of creative/educational outreach projects
Professional Development
- Full range of industry-led, professional development training
options including session playing, music for theatre and
performance planning
- Core training in healthy practice and sustainable technique for
musicians
- Teaching skills training and practical experience
- Guidance in postgraduate training, career development and
management
- Established vocational project scheme for all final year
students
- Opportunities to study abroad at a partner conservatoire via
the ERASMUS Exchange Programme
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Validated by the University of South Wales