MMUS Brass Band Conducting

Course Overview

• Conducting technique class involving the study and practice of technique away from the band
• Observation and participation in RWCMD Brass Band rehearsals
• Rehearsal analysis tutorials
• Observation of conductors within a professional context
• Opportunities to direct RWCMD ensembles, rehearsals and productions
• Opportunities to conduct self-promoted student performances
• Performance classes, usually in the company of students from a range of disciplines
• Full programme of brass band performances
• Advanced principal study tuition from professional musicians
• Training in career development, self-promotion and sustainable technique
• International masterclass series
• Fully integrated performance programme by international artists
• Opportunities to work on historical instruments, supported by Informed Performance classes and seminars
• Wide range of performance opportunities in world-class facilities
• Training in performance analysis and presentation
• Study of psychology of collaborative performance for conductors and orchestral performance
• Advanced research training
• Optional work-based learning module
• Optional training in advanced teaching skills, outreach, sound recording and arts management
• Opportunity to create and curate own performance projects
• Focus on employability and transferable skills
• Opportunities to study abroad at a partner conservatoire via the ERASMUS Exchange Programme