Music Performance: Instrumental Studies
Programme overview
Main Subject
Music
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Thrive in diverse musical contexts with theoretical, practical and recital modules. Deepen your musical interpretation with option modules in historical performance practices, music history case studies and inclusive, accessible instrumental pedagogy. Critically reflect on performance and repertoire and apply what learn to both your own studies and historic practices.
You'll join a vibrant, supportive academic community and performance culture. There's a huge range of ensembles to join, from orchestras and choirs to improvisation groups, modular synths and gamelan. You’ll have opportunities to perform in our own concert spaces and even the historic York Minster in the city centre.
The skills you gain will enhance your professional abilities. You'll graduate as a creative musician ready for a career as a performer, educator, researcher, community arts worker, or further study.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Music
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Thrive in diverse musical contexts with theoretical, practical and recital modules. Deepen your musical interpretation with option modules in historical performance practices, music history case studies and inclusive, accessible instrumental pedagogy. Critically reflect on performance and repertoire and apply what learn to both your own studies and historic practices.
You'll join a vibrant, supportive academic community and performance culture. There's a huge range of ensembles to join, from orchestras and choirs to improvisation groups, modular synths and gamelan. You’ll have opportunities to perform in our own concert spaces and even the historic York Minster in the city centre.
The skills you gain will enhance your professional abilities. You'll graduate as a creative musician ready for a career as a performer, educator, researcher, community arts worker, or further study.
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