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Historically Informed Performance Practice (in conjunction with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) MMus
This Masters will provide you with opportunities to develop insight and experience in historical performance practice of music. The MMus, taught jointly with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly RSAMD), combines vocal or instrumental study with performance-related academic research and an element of apprenticeship with professional ensembles.
- If you’re aspiring to perform professionally or wishing to undertake historical research relating to performance practice, or both: this programme is designed for you.
- As an accomplished performer, this programme will enhance your performance skills and knowledge with detailed, rigorous study of historical performance practice (particularly of music of the 17th and 18th centuries).
- We offer the unique opportunity to study alongside world-class performer-scholars, and to work both within the University and the Conservatoire environment.
- You will benefit from access to our facilities including seminar and practice rooms, the University library, two audio labs and an electroacoustic music studio, the University’s concert hall and attached studios. You will also have access to facilities at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
- The city of Glasgow: the UK’s first UNESCO city of music; is home to the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Opera and National Theatre of Scotland.
Programme overview
- MMus: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
Two routes are available: one weighted toward performance, the other toward musicological enquiry.
Core courses include
- Two series of seminars in historically informed performance practice
- Practical presentation
- Practical portfolio
- Dissertation
- Assessed performance recital.
You will have the opportunity to undertake workshops, rehearsals and potentially performances in collaboration with leading ensembles such as the Dunedin Consort and Concerto Caledonia; as UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow offers enormous opportunities to become involved with music making at a professional level. There is ample opportunity for ensemble playing, leading to the development of valuable musical team working and interpersonal skills.
Further information: Dr Nick Fells
email: music-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk
Normally, at least a 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in Music, plus an audition.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
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