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  • Qualification

    Mmus/MusM - Master of Music

  • Location

    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

The Piano for Dance programme is an innovative postgraduate degree, delivered in partnership with Scottish Ballet.

Overview

Utilising the resources and facilities of both RCS and Scottish Ballet, this programme offers a unique mix of professional tutelage and practical application, aimed at supporting the needs of each individual student. Pianists aspiring to work within the professional dance sector receive regular mentoring from industry-established dance musicians and teachers. The programme also offers the opportunity to gain a wide range of appropriate experience, working within a professional environment alongside Scottish Ballet’s artistic staff and dancers.

From the earliest stages of training, students accompany all aspects of work with RCS and Scottish Ballet, in dance classes, rehearsals and education projects.

Additionally, you will study exam syllabus work, accompaniment skills, dance forms, dance vocabulary and core ballet and class repertoire. This helps you to develop the skills needed to give the dancers and teachers the necessary musical support in class work and rehearsals.

Solid piano technique is vital and you will also have access to regular lessons with tutors from the Keyboard department, reinforcing aspects of piano technique, keyboard harmony and repertoire.

The Piano for Dance course provides a balance between supported learning and practical application. Our partnership with Scottish Ballet allows our students to experience the realities of the professional world, whilst having the security of the experienced teaching faculty to support their continued learning.

There is a chronic lack of skilled dance pianists and it is gratifying that all our previous students have found work within the dance world.

Application deadline

02 October 2024

Tuition fees

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£ 27,467per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

  • Campus address

    Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G2 3DB, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    26th out of 95 18

    27th out of 80 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    150 76%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    43rd

    36
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    17th

    36
  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    184 87%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    18th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    50th

    22

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