Instrumental Music Studies

Instrumental Music Studies 1 for BMus and BA/BSc

This includes the study of a major instrument, ensemble training (in the selected instrument), aural training and a paper on Music Literature. Syllabi for the various instruments are available from the Department of Music. The “instrument” includes voice and can belong to any style, period or culture. Choice is subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

Instrumental Music Studies 2 for BMus and BA/BSc

This includes the study of a major instrument, ensemble training (in the selected instrument), aural training and a paper on Music Literature. Syllabi for the various instruments are available from the Department of Music. The “instrument” includes voice and can belong to any style, period or culture. Choice is subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

Instrumental Music Studies 3 for BMus

This includes the study of a major instrument, ensemble training (in the selected instrument), aural training and a paper on Music Literature. Syllabi for the various instruments are available from the Department of Music. The “instrument” includes voice and can belong to any style, period or culture. Choice is subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

Instrumental Music Studies 3 for BA/BSc

As a major in the interdisciplinary degree, this includes the study of a major instrument (60%) and an academic component (40%). The academic component, which replaces the ensemble performance requirement, may include selected topics drawn from performance practice, repertoire, teaching method or journal research.