Overview
Why study at UWL?
- University of the Year for Student Experience - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
- University of the Year for Teaching Quality - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
- Number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction, student voice and academic support (National Student Survey 2022**).
This dynamic and stimulating course is designed for ?classical or jazz ?instrumentalists and singers who want to work professionally ?in the music industry.
The BMus (Hons) Performance degree course will prepare you for a successful career in music with an internationally renowned team of lecturers, professional musicians, researchers, and acclaimed instrumental and vocal teaching staff.
During the course you will:
- receive 1:1 lessons and specialist instrumental and/or vocal teaching
develop your musicianship and interpretation skills
engage with current theories in historical and social musicology and performance practice
deepen your understanding of today's music industry
nurture your entrepreneurial skills as a freelance musician.
By the end of the course, you will:
- develop into a confident solo and ensemble performer
- have the skills to be an inspiring teacher and musical leader in the community.
Why study Music Performance with us?
What our students say…
Aurimas GorisI came to London to study Jazz because this is a place full of opportunities. I found this great university with lovely people, lovely teachers and a great environment.
Laura OxburghI love the opportunities we’re given to perform in so many different venues, in front of a variety of audiences. We’re given so much feedback that I’ve developed and improved tremendously during my time at LCM.
Course detail & modules
The BMus (Hons) Music Performance degree will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to become a professional classical or jazz musician at the highest level.
You will be coached through individual lessons on your main instrument or vocal study in classical or jazz styles, although there are many opportunities to cross over genres and styles. You will develop flexible musicianship skills as you explore new techniques.
Throughout your studies, you will be given opportunities to perform, both as a soloist and as an ensemble musician. You will take part in our many ensembles, from Camerata, our Symphony Orchestra, to Big Band, from our Musical Theatre Showband to student-led Jazz Ensembles, from the Opera Workshop to the Song Class, from our Percussion Ensemble to Chamber Music, Keyboard Skills or Jazz Workshop and many more.
Alongside these practical elements, you will have the opportunity to study music history and music management, and to develop your analytical and critical abilities. These skills will enhance your career prospects as you enter the professional performance world.
With London College of Music's busy diary of weekly concerts, performances, workshops, and masterclasses, you will be immersed in a vibrant cultural and musical life and given opportunities to network and collaborate with fellow students in composition, musical theatre, acting, dance, music technology, but also in film, graphic design, media and photography.
Performance is at the heart of this course and you will have many opportunities to give concerts both within the University and in the wider community. In the final stages of your course, you will have the opportunity to pursue independent project work and showcase your talents as a performer or to undertake an educational placement.
We offer high-quality performance facilities and recording studios and we are the first London University to receive all Steinway School status.
Assessment includes course work, practical assessment, and a portfolio submission. You can also choose to be examined for the ALCM and LLCM performance diplomas while taking the course, so you will have professional accreditation in addition to a first degree.
- Study & career progression
The diversity in the university is something that is to be treasured and is unique. One cannot find a university with such great pollination…
Gavin Fernandes, violin graduate, BMus (Hons) Music Performance
Once you graduate, you will have many careers options. You could go on to work as:
- a freelance soloist
- a chamber musician
- a session musician
- a touring musician
- an orchestral musician
- a principal/section leader in an orchestra
- a member of a choir or opera company
- a musician in a musical theatre pit band
- a conductor
- a composer and arranger
- a private instrumental or vocal teacher
- an instrumental or vocal teacher in a music hub or school
- a leader of music in the community
- a music entrepreneur and festival artistic director
- a music librarian
- an orchestra or opera company manager.
You could also pursue a career in the wider music industry and go into events management, record production, as well as work in television, film, and media, talent agencies, instrument sales, and product development.
On completing a music performance undergraduate degree, you can also choose to continue your studies at postgraduate level. Please see our postgraduate courses.
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