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Choral Studies
MA Choral Studies
Length of Programme: 1 Year Full Time
This is a practical performance-based
MA, combining extensive development
of skill as a member of a dedicated
choral ensemble, with a range of related
skills in choir training, choral
arrangement and individual vocal
development. The Master’s choir will
undertake at least two concert tours in
each academic year, both in the UK and
overseas, with basic travel costs
Campus:
included in the course fees. In an MA
programme, you will be expected to
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demonstrate your critical awareness of
Contact:
current practice in your own specialist
area, and in a practical choral studies
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MA you will be expected to do this
Email:
through your skills in choral
arrangement, choral direction and choral
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singing. This can only be done with a Web:
fluent level of technical and expressive
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skill, which gives you the confidence
and the means to show originality in
applying through your work the
knowledge you have developed in
research and scholarship. For this
reason the range of support included for
the development of your choral
experience is extensive, including
weekly choral rehearsals, coaching in
choral conducting, regular performance
experience, and two performance tours
in the UK and overseas during the
academic year. This emphasis on
performance tours, especially outside
the UK, ensures that the regular support
you receive from teachers who are
familiar to you, is complemented by
invaluable exposure to other
professional views and experience of
different choral traditions.
The Facts
Typical entry requirements - individual expected to have IELTS 6.5, or Office to find out if your qualification is
offers may vary:
equivalent. Please page 142 for suitable for entry.
• Applicants should normally have a good
alternative English language proficiency
honours degree (equivalent to at least 2:2
qualifications.
Fees 2009 Entry
in UK) in Music or a related subject area;
• £8,600
• Or any other degree plus a Dip ABRSM;
You may wish to check the equivalence
• Or any other degree plus extensive and
between your qualifications and the UK
documented evidence of choral singing;
system with the UK National Academic
• All applicants must demonstrate
Recognition Information Centre (UK
advanced performance skills at interview;
NARIC) www.naric.org.uk Alternatively,
• Non-native speakers of English are
you may also contact the Admissions
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