Post Bandmasters BMus (Hons) Course
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15 weeks
Frequency
1 course per year
Location
The Royal Marines School of Music, HMS NELSON
IELTS
6
Aims
To teach the student advanced skills (post-Bandmasters’ Course) in conducting and rehearsal, as well as techniques in scoring, arranging and composition, supported with professionally relevant academic subjects in music, in order to gain a degree in music.
Course Details
- Advanced conducting, score preparation and rehearsal techniques (wind band, orchestra and small ensembles)
- Advanced composition, scoring and arranging (various combinations, including wind band and orchestra)
- Harmony and compositional techniques, including advanced techniques in order to support the student’s progress in composition/arranging
- Detailed study of music history, analysis and performance practice, relevant to the music which the student is conducting/composing/arranging
- Viva voce: oral discussion covering all aspects of the course. Students are expected to show detailed knowledge of the course content together advanced skills in critical analysis
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Royal Marines Bandmasters’ Course
- Confirmation from Higher Training, RMSoM that the student has the ability to meet the requirements of the Bandmasters’ Post Degree Course programme
- Confirmation from the University of Plymouth that the student’s advanced standing is accepted
- Working dress and dress uniform
Exams and Qualifications Gained
External examinations:
- Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree
- There is also the opportunity to prepare for external diplomas, such as the FRSM