MMus Orchestral Performance

Course Overview

Orchestral Performance is offered on the following instruments: Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Flute, French Horn, Harp, Oboe, Percussion & Timpani, Tenor / Bass Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Viola and Violin.

• Advanced principal study tuition from professional musicians
• Participation in the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and/or Welsh National Opera placement schemes
• Mentoring scheme with industry professionals
• Orchestral and sectional rehearsal and performance opportunities at RWCMD
• Specialist, advanced orchestral repertoire performance tuition
• Advanced tuition available in supporting areas such as Alexander Technique, doubling instrument, end-of-line instruments and period instruments
• Professional accompaniment provision
• 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