Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Music - Choral Conducting pathway in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
|
Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,290
(c. USD33,911.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our specialized MA program in Choral Conducting is led by Professor Simon Halsey CBE and collaborates with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and its world-famous choruses and conductors. Students gain weekly opportunities to observe, conduct, and participate in vocal performances.
The University of Birmingham boasts one of the most dynamic Music departments globally, recognized as an international research leader with a curriculum reflecting the latest advancements in musical practice and scholarship.
This program provides extensive podium experience with University ensembles and external groups. Participants will conduct weekly rehearsals with University Camerata, perform with Birmingham University Singers, join the CBSO Chorus, and serve as assistant conductors for multiple University choirs (additional conducting opportunities may be available at the Director of Choral Activities' discretion).
Birmingham also offers Postgraduate Taught and Research students complimentary graduate-level academic language courses to enhance their studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
We usually ask for a good Honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in Music or a related subject with a substantial musical component. Degrees in other subjects will be considered where candidates have significant professional musical experience and relevant qualifications.
Your application should include a personal statement of approximately 5,000 characters. You should use your personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying this programme. In order to expedite processing, please clearly state the pathway to which you are applying within the first paragraph of your personal statement. For the Choral Conducting pathway, please also ensure that you are applying to the 'MA Music (with Performance)'.
All prospective students must also provide audition materials. Students from the United Kingdom are expected to audition in person, where possible. If you are unable to arrange an audition in person or are located overseas, you should submit video evidence to support your application. Please submit two videos - one video in a rehearsal setting and one of a recent public performance. Videos should be submitted online via YouTube/Youku (preferred option) or Dropbox.
Please adhere to the following guidelines for both videos:
Each video should be 10 minutes in duration
The camera should be facing you as conductor with your upper body and facial expressions visible
You should show contrasting repertoire from the Western Classical Tradition
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Your application should include a personal statement of approximately 5,000 characters. You should use your personal statement to explain why you are interested in studying this programme. In order to expedite processing, please clearly state the pathway to which you are applying within the first paragraph of your personal statement. For the Choral Conducting pathway, please also ensure that you are applying to the 'MA Music (with Performance)'.
All prospective students must also provide audition materials. Students from the United Kingdom are expected to audition in person, where possible. If you are unable to arrange an audition in person or are located overseas, you should submit video evidence to support your application. Please submit two videos - one video in a rehearsal setting and one of a recent public performance. Videos should be submitted online via YouTube/Youku (preferred option) or Dropbox.
Please adhere to the following guidelines for both videos:
Each video should be 10 minutes in duration
The camera should be facing you as conductor with your upper body and facial expressions visible
You should show contrasting repertoire from the Western Classical Tradition
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Tuition
GBP
25,290