About the course

Designed for recent graduates and suitably qualified mature students, our taught Master of Music (MMus) and Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Brass Band Conducting courses provide the technical training, collaborative opportunities and podium time necessary to help you prepare for a career as a professional conductor.

　　As a Principal Study Brass Band Conductor, you'll be offered individual tuition from expert staff conductors, and will spend considerable time developing your directing techniques in rehearsal and in performance. In addition to attending and participating in scheduled brass band activities, you will be encouraged to explore other opportunities to engage with ensembles, as director or observer, both within the Conservatoire and with professional organisations such as Services for Education and Tredegar Brass Band. Brass Band Conducting students should also expect to attend classes/workshops of their peers studying other conducting pathways.

　　It's normal for conducting students to be proactive in presenting performances of projects that they've generated themselves. You'll receive support and professional advice in pursuing such projects, which should be viewed as an essential element of your studies. Both PgDip and MMus courses provide excellent opportunities to develop other skills relevant to a future career in the music profession.

　　The culture of brass bands in the UK is still extremely vibrant and although essentially an amateur movement, the demand for professional conductors at all levels is always required. The opportunity to work abroad is also possible with strong brass band organisations in countries such as, Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Australia, New Zealand

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Birmingham
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Birmingham
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Birmingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Birmingham City University

UK students should normally hold an honours degree, ideally but not necessarily in Music.

　　Non-UK students should hold a Bachelor's degree or a similar degree-equivalent diploma, ideally but not necessarily in Music.

　　IELTS - IELTS 6.0 with no banding below 5.5

　　TOEFL - 80 (Reading -18, Listening - 17, Speaking - 20, Writing - 17)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Birmingham City University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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