Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 www.lcm.ac.uk We are committed to the continuous We have high quality performance improvement of our provision and we and recording facilities, and are constantly listen carefully to suggestions that investing in our estate, most recently with our students make. the refurbishment of our Recital Room. INVESTING IN “This year we are delighted to  The organisation is looking forward to be launching our new BA Music becoming an All-Steinway School in honours course with pathways  September 2011 - the only English YOUR SUCCESS in classical music, jazz, popular  conservatoire to hold this coveted status, music and music production,  and one of only two in the UK. We are also investing in an SSL G-series based and a combined studies pathway, production studio for the beginning of the “As the UK’s leading progressive offering high quality training  2011/12 academic year, which, again, conservatoire Leeds College with a focus on practical projects  will be unique in the sector. of Music prepares musicians and collaborative work.” Our various activities make an important for successful careers in the We have also revised our other HE courses contribution to the city’s vibrant cultural life; 21st century. ” to ensure that they remain absolutely current transport links are excellent; and both the Music is at the heart of the world’s cultural with the demands of the profession. city itself and the many places of great natural beauty in the wider region are industries and our courses in Western Highlights of the last year include the easily accessible. classical music, jazz, popular music, and release of a CD featuring performances and music production, which focus on creativity original compositions by student ensembles, “Leeds College of Music is a and versatility, provide excellent springboards a three-hour BBC live broadcast of student friendly and supportive place, into leading roles in the profession, as you performances from our professional standard will see from this prospectus. which offers an exciting and concert hall, The Venue, the Opera Group’s unusually wide range of  production of The Marriage of Figaro, and Our students come from a wide musical opportunities.” variety of backgrounds; they study a win for our Big Band at the Great North with top practitioners; and they have the Big Band Jazz Festival. Here, we are all passionate about music opportunity to work in various professional There have also been many individual and the capacity it has for improving lives, and quasi-professional contexts, as part of success stories from our former students, not only of those who participate directly, their courses, through an extensive series and numerous outstanding student but of society as a whole. The best way of industry and community partnerships performances, which you can read about of finding out what we can offer you with organisations such as the BBC, in the news section of our website, together is to attend one of our Open Days Leeds International Concert Season with video profiles of current students that and I look forward to welcoming and Opera North. provide an insight into life at LCoM. you to LCoM soon. Leeds College of Music occupies modern, Professor Philip Meaden purpose-built accommodation in the heart Principal of Leeds’ cultural quarter, close to the BBC, the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Northern Ballet and The Wardrobe (a leading venue for live music). 03 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 "The Student Union at Leeds College  of Music is here to bring together and support all students on all courses.  A large part of our mission is to bridge  the gap and establish connections with  the other Student Unions in the area, helping to give our students a well rounded experience and meet a wide range of people, from all walks of life  with different interests and views. The LCMSU exists to help our students really make the most of not just LCoM,  but Leeds and the buzzing student  lifestyle that can be found here. You can read more about the SU on  page 73 and I look forward to meeting  you at an Open Day!" Geordan Reid Campbell WELCOME LCMSU President 2011/12 FROM THE STUDENT UNION PRESIDENT

05 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 General Information 08 New Developments 18 Alumni Profiles 28 About Leeds College of Music 30 Open Days and Auditions 32 Undergraduate Study 34 Performance Opportunities 40 Workshops and Masterclasses 42 Visiting Professors 44 Professional Development 46 Research and Conferences 48 Fees and Funding 50 Careers

Life in Leeds 56 Life in Leeds 60 Leeds Music Scene 72 Student Life 74 International Students

Courses 82 Student Profiles CONTENTS 108 BA (Hons) Music (Classical) 120 BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) 132 BA (Hons) Music (Popular) 142 BA (Hons) Music (Production) 152 BA (Hons) Music (Combined) 158 BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated) 164 Foundation Degree in Music Production 172 Foundation Certificate in Music

Other Information 176 How to Apply 179 Fees and Funding 183 Scholarships and Bursaries 186 Advice and Support 188 Accommodation 190 Contact Details

07 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Apple Accreditation BASCA Regional Hub All-Steinway School Meeting the training Celebrating and The only English standards of the world’s encouraging excellence  conservatoire to hold  Number 1 brand. in British songwriting  coveted All-Steinway  Leeds College of Music is an Apple and composition. School status. Accredited Training Centre for Education In September 2011, Leeds College of Music From September 2011, Leeds College (AATCe). Broadly, this means that we meet was announced as a BASCA (British of Music will become an All-Steinway School, the training standards set by Apple, one of Academy of Songwriters, Composers and joining the likes of Yale University’s School the world’s leading brands, including our Authors) Academic Supporter, and is due to of Music, the Juilliard School, New York facilities as well as trainers, and we can host a number of regional events across the and Royal Welsh College of Music and offer Apple Authorised courses, leading to academic year. The purpose of these Hub Drama, Wales. As an All-Steinway School, certified exams - a valuable addition to any Events is to engage with our members in the Leeds College of Music demonstrates a aspiring musician or producer’s CV. Leeds regions, as well as to raise an awareness of commitment to excellence by providing our College of Music offer professional Apple the work of BASCA for the established and students with the best equipment possible training (e.g. Logic 101) to students as up and coming music writers in those areas. for the study of music, including over 50 part of the curriculum. BASCA is the professional association for pianos from the Steinway family. music writers in the UK, and with over 2,000 members, it is the single voice for British music creators.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS FOR 2012

09 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 The relationship with the university provides We will continue to offer the same broad University of Bradford Validation Partnership with a number of opportunities for Leeds College Leeds City College range of specialist music courses in Higher Developing opportunities  of Music students to perform on the Bradford and Further Education and we will retain campus, both in LCoM performance Finding ways to invest our commitment to community engagement. for collaboration between  ensembles and in joint ensembles with Joining forces with a larger educational Bradford students. in our campus and make establishment will enable Leeds College of our respective music and Music to maintain its teaching quality and Leeds College of Music students are also enhancements to our media programmes. further improve its support for students; able to access the University’s library and specialist equipment  while at the same time achieve long term Leeds College of Music’s undergraduate and eResources, seminars and talks, and Student viability as funding for education is reduced. postgraduate degrees are now validated by Union clubs and societies. The University of and facilities. the University of Bradford. The University of Bradford offers excellent media courses in The alliance between Leeds College of From August 2011, Leeds College Bradford received its Royal Charter to partnership with the National Media Museum, Music and Leeds City College has also of Music will enter a strategic partnership become a university in 1966, although its and Leeds College of Music and University enabled the organisation to secure additional with the Leeds City College group. origins date back a further century. are now working on developing new grant funding, which will be used to make Leeds College of Music will keep its name, opportunities for collaboration between our enhancements to the LCoM buildings and distinctive brand and purpose built premises Bradford has always been a forward-thinking, respective music and media programmes. its specialist equipment and facilities. modern and student-orientated university, in the city’s Quarry Hill cultural quarter. with a firm commitment to celebrating www.brad.ac.uk Leeds City College is the UK’s third largest diversity. It is therefore a very good match FE institution, offering a wide ranging with the College’s own ethos. The University curriculum to over 55,000 students. Like has around 10,000 students from over 110 Leeds College of Music it provides a vibrant, countries, and, like Leeds College of Music, multicultural learning environment, delivering has a friendly atmosphere. excellent and innovative education that is supportive, inspiring and life changing. www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk

11 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Aside from the new and Library BUILDING A BETTER exciting partnerships, Leeds The library will undertake a major refit College of Music is investing during summer 2011, with a serious in its own estate and investment made in eBooks. The library LEEDS COLLEGE is a warm and inviting area where we facilities. aim to provide students with a supportive environment in which to study and do OF MUSIC Space – our Virtual Learning research. We have a designated quiet Environment study room, laptop and computer areas Space is our Virtual Learning Environment and breakout spaces for group study. (VLE), designed to support and enhance There is WIFI access throughout. your life and learning at LCoM. It can be The library contains comprehensive accessed from your PC, Mac or mobile collections of materials to use whilst device and it provides an online environment studying, researching or playing music. where you can: It brings together a wealth of online web – Keep up with LCoM news, events based services including a collection of and information eBooks of many of the books on reading lists so that you can have immediate access – Undertake interactive learning activities to key text where ever you are. There are – View and create media content books, CDs and DVDs and printed music – Collaborate and communicate with your covering a wide range of musical genres peers and lecturers and interests which you can borrow and – Blog and record your experiences as many services are also available off-campus, a musician for personal development such as online renewing and reservations. and future employers – Submit assignments and receive Room Bookings feedback From 2011, we will be introducing a – Audio-Visual online interaction new and improved room booking system. The new system will be available through Leeds College of Music’s VLE, Space, The Recital Room and will allow students to view live During summer 2011, the Recital Room information about room availability and will be fully refurbished with the addition of to book rehearsal rooms and studios raked seating allowing for a more flexible online twenty four hours a day. performance and rehearsal space and new acoustic treatment. The opening up of the Recital Room will bring to life the lunchtime and twilight concerts we programme in this space. 13 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 For first and second year students there – 1 additional Windows PC Lab available for Studios and Mac Labs Workstations are four studios that you can use. Two studios HE drop-in use at evenings and weekends – 5 recording studios all with analogue have 24 channel Audient mixing desks. Leeds College of Music has over 150 modern consoles and Logic, Reason and ProTools 9 One has a large live room with vocal booth student workstations (a ratio of approximately – A wide range of additional specialist PC and audio software packages as standard that can accommodate up to 10 performers one machine for every five HE students) Apple software packages including products including: such Ableton and Final Cut Pro – 2 mixing studios with Logic, Reason and and the other has the facility to record studio ProTools 9 as standard and additional sessions and guest lectures. The third – 3 HE dedicated Apple Mac Labs running LCoM also operates a 4th generation wireless specialist plug-ins studio is smaller and has a 16 channel the latest in industry standard software; solution allowing students access from their Soundcraft Sapphyre. including Pro Tools, Reason, Sibelius personal computer equipment to high-speed – A composition studio, so that you can and Logic internet access whilst on campus. musically jot down ideas and try them Third year and full cost students have access out before going into the studio to our flagship studio. It has an SSL G series – 2 additional Apple Mac Labs available for console with 32 channels. The live room has HE drop-in use at evenings and weekends – 5.1 surround sound post –production both vocal and drum booths. There are audio theatre with Plasma screen and iMac and video lines to the Recital Room to record – 2 dedicated Windows PC Labs for drop-in performances taking place there. The studio use; featuring the latest Microsoft Office – 3 Mac labs all with Logic Pro Tools 9, also has the facility to record studio sessions product suite and Sibelius music Reason 5 as standard as well as other and guest lectures. The Recital Room control composition software specialist software and plug-ins such room has a Soundcraft Spirit 16 Channel as East West desk and video capture. – An excellent collection of microphones to use including Schoeps, Shure, Sennheiser and Neumann – Location recording rig that you can borrow – An Apple training suite

15 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music is in the process of launching a significant number of partnerships for 2012 with organisations including: – Halifax Organ Academy – Leeds Cathedral – Leeds Parish Church – Lotherton Hall, Leeds – Yorkshire Universities – Conservatoires UK – The European Association of Conservatoires (AEC) For more information about these new partnerships visit www.lcm.ac.uk

O tHER Partnerships

17 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Many former Leeds College of Music students achieve successful careers  within the music industry, including… DJ, producer and performer Benji  Boko (Tru’ Thoughts)

THE SOUND OF SUCCESS

Matthew Bourne James Hamilton Multi-award winning composer and pianist Winner of Contemporary Jazz Composition Award, British Composer Awards 2010 Alan Barnes Multi-award winning saxophonist Michael Spearman Member of South Bank Sky Arts/The Times Breakthrough Award-winning band Acoustic Ladyland Everything Everything Pete Wareham and Chris Sharkey of Mercury Music-nominated band Photo: Liam Black 19 Acoustic Ladyland Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Eddie Hick Member of Gilad Atzmon’s Orient House Ensemble Parliamentary Jazz Award  winner Ruby Wood, vocalist for Paul Marshall aka Lonewolf Bonobo and alumni band Bella Union (Fleet Foxes, John Grant) Submotion Orchestra (pictured) signed singer/songwriter

Damon Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy Mercury Music Prize winner

Danny North Photographer for Rolling Stone and NME

Adam Hastings 'John Lennon' in The Bootleg Beatles

21 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Mark Holub Ellen and The Escapades Band leader of Mercury Music-nominated Winners of Glastonbury Emerging Talent ensemble Led Bib Competition 2010

Luke Fitton Joe Thwaites Touring guitarist for Kylie Minogue Winner of 2010 GDC Game Audio Network Guild Composer’s Challenge Award Trio VD MOJO Magazine’s ‘Jazz Album of the Emily Lynn Year 2009/10’ Backing vocalist for the Australian Pink Floyd

Jo Athroll James Russell, Jim Corry  Programme Manager (Classical), and Malcolm Strachan Dubstep producer  The Barbican, London Horn section for Jamiroquai and remixer Rusko  (MIA, Britney Spears, Katriona Gilmore  Ashley Hicklin Rhianna, TI) and Jamie Roberts Warner signed songwriter and performer BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-nominated duo

You can read more in-depth alumni profiles in the relevant course sections or at www.lcm.ac.uk

Led Bib Ellen and the Escapades Luke Fitton 23 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Equal Opportunities Commitment to Students Leeds College of Music recognises that Leeds College of Music values diversity there are certain groups of people who may and is determined to ensure: face particular educational and vocational disadvantages, which need to be addressed – That we treat all individuals fairly, through a firm commitment to the ethos of with dignity and respect equal opportunities in education and – That the opportunities we provide employment. are open to all Leeds College of Music promotes positive – That we provide a safe, supportive and actions and attitudes towards, and between, welcoming environment for all staff, all members of staff and students students and visitors irrespective of ability, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, transgender, – That students have a range of curriculum age, religion, pregnancy and maternity choices and impartial guidance so that and marriage and civil partnership. LCoM they are enabled to achieve realistic goals seeks not only to eliminate discrimination, and qualifications with support appropriate harassment, bullying and victimisation to their individual needs but also to create a learning environment based on positive relations between staff Policies and students. All students are expected to abide by Leeds Students are encouraged to be involved with College of Music's General Regulations, equality and diversity issues. Their views are Equality & Diversity Policy and Health & sought and they are represented on the Safety Policy. Copies are available to Equality and Diversity Committee and other download at www.lcm.ac.uk/info internal committees.

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

25 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 A unique and recently updated Partnerships with Leeds City College A strong national and Sustained high levels of portfolio of BA degrees covering and the University of Bradford, international reputation as  applications and strong  a broad range of musical providing students at all levels  the first conservatoire to offer entry profiles for our genres – Jazz, Classical,  with a wide range of academic pioneering Jazz, Popular, undergraduate programme, Popular and Production. opportunities that would otherwise  Production and Foundation especially in the Popular  not be available to them. degrees alongside and Production pathways. commercially focussed 1. 3. 5.programmes of study. 8.

A distinctive mixture of practice The only conservatoire  All BA students have the Strong results profiles:  and academic-based training  currently offering a Popular  opportunity to apply their in 2011 26% of students were in a conservatoire environment,  Music Studies specialism at practical skills in curriculum- awarded a 1st Class Honours with teaching and learning  undergraduate level and based community music  degree and 46% a 2.1. that is underpinned by high commercially focused BA and  projects as part of our focus  levels of professional practice, FD Music Production courses. on preparing students for  and performance, production  a portfolio career. and composition tutors who  2.are active as practitioners at 4. 6. 9. regional, national and international levels.

Strong music industry links Leeds College of Music has underpinning the delivery of the increase its student satisfaction curriculum through compulsory  by five per cent in the last 12 Music Industry modules, and  months, making it one of the 10 rEASONS to Industry Partner, Visiting Artist  most improved universities and Workshop programmes. in Yorkshire, and one of the most improved conservatoires, choose Leeds 7. 10.according to latest NSS research. College of Music 27 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music is uniquely Leeds College of Music is constantly Leeds College of Music,  History placed in the UK to meet the needs growing, both in terms of student numbers with over 1,000 full-time of the aspiring 21st century music Leeds College of Music began life as and in the facilities and opportunities it students, provides a unique professional, and provides high quality Leeds Music Centre in 1965, providing offers to students. conservatoire training for the creative a range of musical activities for the city. opportunity for students to The Venue, our purpose built 350-seat progress from BTEC courses industries. Our undergraduate programmes The Centre became the City of Leeds are designed to prepare students to College of Music in 1971, before moving performance space, opened in 2003 through to undergraduate work as rounded members of the to its current purpose-built Quarry Hill and is housed in the same building as and postgraduate degrees. music profession as performers, home in 1997 and establishing itself as BBC Yorkshire. Students are taught in a producers, composers, community Leeds College of Music. Situated adjacent to the main LCoM building, animateurs and teachers. In its early years the organisation built The Venue hosts concerts, recitals and vibrant and creative workshop activity, providing students with atmosphere by academic Leeds College of Music has a its reputation on pioneering jazz education pioneering approach to the training of at a time when this was a radical thing to access to the best in UK and international staff at the forefront of  working musicians, and our curriculum do and it has continued to maintain its music as well as contributing significantly their fields. has recently been revised to reflect the reputation as a leader in jazz education. to the artistic life of the region. changing needs of both the profession Now Leeds College of Music champions 2005 saw the completion of four more and employers. not just jazz, but classical music, popular floors of teaching, performance and studio music and music production, and with all space as well as on-site accommodation – genres taking place within close quarters Joseph Stones House – for around 200 there is a vibrant culture which fosters undergraduate students. shared and varied musical experiences Read about the latest developments at crossing the genre boundaries. Leeds College of Music on pages 08 – 17. Leeds College of Music has a pioneering approach to training the musicians of the future, and remains responsive to the changing needs of the profession and employers. Embracing the technological advances within the music industry, the College was one of the first specialist institutions to establish a highly developed and extensive music technology/production programme. ABOUT LEEDS COLLEGE OF MUSIC

Photo: Barnaby Aldrick 29 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 We encourage prospective students and If you are called for an audition or interview, Experience Days their parents/guardians/teachers to visit you should ensure we receive the fee by Leeds College of Music and get a taste of Once you have been offered a place the date specified in your offer of audition/ what we have to offer, the opportunity to at Leeds College of Music, you will be interview letter and make every effort see our facilities, receive information about invited to take part in one of our new to attend. course pathways, find out information about experience days. These are designed to accommodation, meet staff and students, provide you with a clear impression of You must let us know well in advance if and ask any questions you may have. what life will be like as an LCoM student. you are unable to attend on the designated day and we will endeavour to re-arrange Members of our Student Support Team The days will provide an opportunity to meet the audition. Please note that we do not will be available on the day to offer advice tutors and other students on your course, audition/interview every applicant but about fees and funding, careers, support and to participate in a range of activities, no applicant will be made an offer without for students with disabilities and including lectures, seminars and ensembles. being auditioned or interviewed. application issues. For performers, it may also be possible to arrange an advice lesson, to give feedback The audition/interview process is in two The Open Day will include opportunities on technique and suggest repertoire and parts. Part one is based on a submission of to hear student works, experience our aspects of performance to work on before a video or audio file presented on DVD/CD. eLearning resources, and take in a number starting. Composers will be able to discuss Successful applicants from stage one will of performances from students currently their work with a tutor and receive feedback be invited to an audition/interview at the studying on the Jazz, Classical, Popular and advice on areas for development. college. The details of each stage differ and Production pathways and Foundation according the specialist pathway chosen – Degree. Members of the Open Days team “Everyone we met at  Classical, Jazz, Popular, Production, will also be on hand to assist with general the Open Day was very  Combined or Accelerated. enquiries throughout the day. positive, approachable and  Audition and Interview guides can be downloaded from www.lcm.ac.uk Undergraduate Open Day extremely helpful. We got  dates 2011/12 the impression that Leeds College of Music is a strong Saturday 22 October 2011 community-spirited place  Saturday 19 November 2011 to both work and study” Saturday 10 December 2011 Open Day attendee Saturday 28 April 2012 AUDITIONS Saturday 12 May 2012 It is essential to book in advance & INTERVIEWS for an Open Day, as places are limited. To book a place please complete the Open Day online booking form at VISIT US! www.lcm.ac.uk

Photo: Jon Stanley Austin 31 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Specialist Study Deciding what to study at BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated) Foundation Degree in Music Production undergraduate level may be one This element develops your core individual The Accelerated Degree offers a unique The Foundation Degree in Music Production and collaborative skills in your specialist of the hardest decisions to make. opportunity to complete a full BA (Hons) is a two year full-time, or four year part-time, area, (performance, composition or The following information will give Music degree in either Popular or Production vocational programme of study developed production), through individual, ensemble you an overview of undergraduate over two years instead of three, by operating and delivered in partnership with a range and studio tuition. Students also participate courses at Leeds College of Music an extended academic year that will run of leading industry practitioners. It aims in specialist projects giving further and hopefully help you with making through the summer. This enables students to provide you with the specialist practical opportunities to specialise or broaden that important decision. who are committed to an intensive, and business skills required for a career their musical education. accelerated learning programme to gain in production in the Creative Industries. Like everything we do at Leeds College of Applied Musicianship a year on their peers, to recover a gap Music, our courses are distinctive and offer year or to change career direction quickly. a flexible way of studying, offering BA, Applied Musicianship develops your Foundation Certificate in Music Foundation Degree and Foundation understanding of the relationship between The Foundation Certificate in Music Certificate programmes of study theory and practice, covering areas such offers a one year pre-HE preparatory over one, two or three years. as harmony, composition, arranging and course, designed to provide students improvisation integrated with academic with the necessary skills and knowledge studies. Opportunities in years two and BA (Hons) Music for successful degree level study at a three allow students to specialise or specialist music institution. Students can The distinctive BA (Hons) Music degree broaden areas of interest through specialise in Classical, Jazz, Popular or course can be studied as a specialist a range of optional modules. Production, or combine elements of more pathway in Classical, Jazz, Popular or Professional Studies than one genre, and will be able to choose Production, or as a combined degree in modules of particular interest to construct This component enables you to develop any two of the above genres. The course an individual programme that is both relevant professional skills through theoretical offers the opportunity to work with a broad challenging and stimulating. range of staff, students and industry and practical opportunities. Students explore professionals and to undertake specialist areas such as community music, pedagogy, For full details about the Undergraduate study within an extensive range of music journalism, the music industry and programme of study please go to page 107. collaborative and interactive projects, professional development. Leeds College to equip students for working life. of Music's extensive range of visiting industry specialists contributes to the delivery of this The Undergraduate programme is element of the course. distinguished by exceptional quality training which balances tuition in Specialist Study with Applied Musicianship and direct participation in Professional Studies. It offers the opportunity to work with a broad range of staff, students and UNDERGRADUATE industry professionals and to undertake specialist study within an extensive range of collaborative and interactive projects. STUDY

33 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music Gala Concert BBC Introducing Live Show The Venue, Leeds College of Music, The Venue, Leeds College of Music, Wednesday 18 May 2011 Thursday 10 March 2011 All students can audition  Other Performance Opportunities for an ensemble, which will As well as the performance activity based perform at various times at LCoM, many opportunities exist within throughout the year, either  the UK for students to perform, for example our award winning Big Band regularly in The Venue or in the Recital perform at competitions and festivals. Room. In addition we offer  Working with the Musicians’ Booking a variety of ensemble Service, students may be offered fully paid performance opportunities performance opportunities at corporate during projects week. events, weddings and parties. This gives students the experience of performing a Student recitals also take place during the wide range of music in a professional week, including our popular Twilight and environment. Lunchtime Concert programmes featuring College ensembles. View information about Student Platform Performances our portfolio of performing ensembles on We run a number of Student Platform pages 36 and 37. performance opportunities. The aim of the Student Platform is to enable suitable groups to have opportunities for public performance Photo: Tom Arber Photo: Barnaby Aldrick to increase their experience whilst acting as musical ambassadors for Leeds College of Music. Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Leeds College of Music Gala Concert The Venue, Leeds College of Music, Wednesday 18 May 2011

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

Leeds College of Music Album Launch 35 The Wardrobe Live Music Venue, Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Monday 27 September 2010 Photo: Tom Arber Chamber Orchestra Contemporary Jazz Orchestra Pop Gigs N.One The Chamber Orchestra consists of full Comprised of experienced players, the A showcase for LCoM Bands. Leeds N.One is Leeds College of Music’s time students and its size is scalable Contemporary Jazz Orchestra performs College of Music normally provides one electronic music ensemble and has depending on the repertoire being challenging music from the contemporary showcase per term at popular gigging performed annually over the last decade. performed. This ensemble provides repertoire. The size of the ensemble is venues. Students participate in a weekly Undergraduate students who are pursuing repertoire and training experience for flexible according to the demands of the band performance/coaching masterclass. electroacoustic music have opportunities of instrumentalists. Public concerts or repertoire. Public concerts or workshops Students demonstrating an exceptional performing alongside some of the UK’s most workshops are given on a regular basis. are given on a regular basis. level of performing skills are selected to respected electroacoustic composers. participate in Leeds College of Music Symphonic Wind Orchestra The Leeds College of Music Chorus branded gigs. Community Symphony Orchestra Exploring the larger forms of wind music, The Chorus is distinctive as it performs a The orchestra combines full-time and this ensemble emphasises the importance variety of large-scale works with a particular Gala Project part-time students and performs several of ensemble playing in the overall training focus. These can include African, popular, An annual large-scale event, the Gala concerts per academic year as part of the of woodwind students. Public concerts or contemporary or choral. The Chorus is Project aims to involve a high proportion Leeds College of Music Concert Season. workshops are given on a regular basis. compulsory for all Undergraduate first of students representing all genres. Newly year students. Public concerts or workshops commissioned highly inventive projects are Big Band Concerto/Soloist and Composition are given on a regular basis. encouraged to promote our distinctive offer. Competitions Specialising in traditional big band We run an annual concerto/soloist and arrangements and the classic repertoire, Baroque Orchestra New Music Ensemble composition competition. Through audition, our award winning Big Band provides initial outstanding students are selected to perform training in large jazz ensemble playing. This ensemble provides students with the This ensemble is devoted to the performance as a soloist with any Leeds College of Music The Big Band typically includes up to opportunity to study and perform 17th and of new music. Its flexible performing Performing Ensemble. For composers, 20 players. Public concerts or workshops 18th Century repertoire with an emphasis resources enable the ensemble to tackle winning compositions are programmed are given on a regular basis. on historical performance practice. a vast and exciting range of works including student compositions. within a concert.

L CeEDS oLLEGE of Music Performing Ensembles

37 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 BBC Introducing Live Show BBC Introducing Live Show Leeds College of Music Gala Concert The Venue, Leeds College of Music, The Venue, Leeds College of Music, The Venue, Leeds College of Music, Thursday 10 March 2011 Thursday 10 March 2011 Wednesday 18 May 2011 Performance Highlights Performance-based highlights of the last year include the launch of Music Happens Here, an album featuring performances and original compositions by students, a three-hour BBC West Yorkshire Introducing live broadcast of student bands from our professional standard concert hall, The Venue, the Opera Group’s production of The Marriage of Figaro, and our inaugural Gala Concert showcasing the best in student performance.

Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Photo: Tom Arber

Leeds College of Music Album Launch The Marriage of Figaro Leeds College of Music Gala Concert The Wardrobe Live Music Venue, Northern Ballet Studio Theatre, The Venue, Leeds College of Music, Monday 27 September 2010 Wednesday 16 – Saturday 19 March 2011 Wednesday 18 May 2011

39 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Photo: Tom Arber Photo: Jon Stanley Austin Photo: Adam Martin

Workshops and masterclasses Guthrie Govan run throughout the academic Guitarist year covering a wide range of “To date, I’ve given two masterclasses at musical genres, and are a great Leeds College of Music, and in each case  opportunity for all students to I met a large and enthusiastic gathering of further enrich their musical students who asked intelligent questions experience and knowledge. and seemed highly motivated to do well in the field of music. I have yet to sit in on any Workshops and masterclasses are often regular classes, so I can’t profess to know held to coincide with the appearance exactly how (or indeed what) these kids of artists performing as part of the Leeds are being taught... but whatever Leeds College of Music Concert Season, and are College of Music is doing, it certainly also given by full-time/part-time members seems to be working!” of staff and by visiting professors. Recent visitors have included: Tom McRae Jerry Bergonzi – jazz saxophonist Mercury Music nominated singer/ songwriter Tim Burke – Chorus Master, Opera North “I’ve given lots of workshops in music Liane Caroll – jazz vocalist colleges around the country, and it’s Neil Cowley – jazz pianist clear that Leeds College of Music not only WORKSHOPS has brilliant facilities, an experienced and Guthrie Govan – guitarist talented staff and well organised courses, Tom McRae – singer/songwriter it has that rare thing - a fantastically creative atmosphere, where a passion for music is & MASTERCLASS Danny Rampling – DJ/producer clearly the beating heart of the college.  It felt like a really inspirational place to be." Ingrid Seifert – The London Baroque

Gwilym Simcock – jazz pianist Ingrid Seifert Ash Soan – drummer, Adele/Robbie The London Baroque Williams/Will Young “I loved coming up to Leeds [College of Paul Turner, Rob Harris and Derrick Music] and working with wonderful young McKenzie – Jamiroquai’s rhythm section people. It was such a joy [to witness] their fantastic music making, concentration and the warmth and enthusiasm they bring  with them.”

41 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Photo: Adam Martin Photo: Jon Stanley Austin Leeds College of Music has Visiting Professorships have been appointed a number of world conferred upon: class musicians to Visiting Paul Archibald – Visiting Professor Professorships. The Visiting in Trumpet Professors play a leading Ian Capel – Visiting Professor part in the development and in Music Production Mick Glossop – Visiting Professor dissemination of good in Music Production practice in Higher Education Alan Hacker – Visiting Professor in Clarinet performance, production  Wolfgang Manz – Visiting Professor and composition. in Piano (pictured) Stuart Nicholson – Visiting Professor in Music Journalism Dennis Rollins – Visiting Professor in Trombone Malcolm Toft – Visiting Professor in Music Production Chris Watson – Visiting Professor in Sound Recording Wen Zhou Li – Visiting Professor in Violin

A number of new Visiting Professors are due to be announced for 2012 – visit www.lcm.ac.uk for up-to-date information about these appointments and biographies of the existing Visiting Professors.

VISITING PROFESSORS

43 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Working internally and externally  Enterprise Events and Projects Musicians’ Booking Service in support of professional Leeds College of Music currently arranges This service provides students and alumni development and industry liaison, enterprise focused events giving practical with paid performance opportunities whilst Leeds College of Music provides advice on the music industry from financial enabling members of the public to access vital links that support bespoke matters to self-promotion, and projects which our high quality musicians for private and training programmes, events  offer practical experience of the industry. corporate functions. The Musicians’ and projects, provide funding  Recent events have included a BBC Booking Service coordinates all details and mentoring for student business Introducing West Yorkshire live show, of the bookings, which also give students ideas, and assist with the ongoing the opportunity to record a music video experience of working with an agency. expansion of Industry Partnerships. (see our YouTube channel for results), a seminar from a music lawyer and a Music Happens Here chance for students to have their demos heard by a panel of Demo Doctors. Music Happens Here, released in September 2010, is a snapshot of the fresh, diverse and current sound coming Mentor Bank from students at Leeds College of Music. The Mentor Bank enables students and Part of a competitive project open to all graduates to access industry specialists HE students, the album draws on the for individual support on everything from performance, composition and production planning and researching ideas to talents of the student body. assistance with a business plan, specific technical advice to general In collaboration with industry experts, the experience in the field. compilation album offers a stepping stone for students to get their music to a wider audience and move their careers on to the next level. To see how we are developing our Professional Development and Industry Liaison work, visit the website or speak to members of staff at an Open Day. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRY LIAISON 45 Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Conferences International Terezin Music Conference Leeds International Songwriting Research Assessment Exercise Leeds International Jazz Leeds College of Music will host the Conference Leeds College of Music’s academic Education Conference inaugural International Terezin Music New for 2012, the Leeds International staff represent a broad range of Launched in 1993, the Leeds International Conference in February 2012. It will also Songwriting Conference is the best place specialisms, and have international Jazz Education Conference is the leading mark the official launch of the Terezin Music for those with a passion for songwriting to reputations for their work. practice-based research event of its kind in Hub. Part of the Postgraduate Studies and learn and share best practice. The LISC Research Centre, the Hub will aim to provide offers a unique learning and networking Our overall quality profile was acknowledged Europe. The event welcomes delegates from by the outcome of the RAE: around the world to participate in cross- a focal point in the UK for the study of music experience for industry professionals, disciplinary presentations, performances, and musicians interned at the Terezin educators and students. – 10% of the submission was deemed to (Theresienstadt) concentration camp during workshops and discussion groups. LIJEC Visit www.lcm.ac.uk for further information. meet the standard for 4* (quality that is also provides opportunities for Leeds College WW2, through practice-based research, world-leading in terms of originality, of Music students to showcase their work. research and collaboration. Its brief will also significance and rigour) encompass related disciplines, including Research – 15% was deemed to meet the LIJEC is an annual event focusing on music during the Holocaust in particular, Leeds College of Music is a unique standard for 3* (quality that is practice-based jazz research, education, and creativity in adversity in general. environment for music research and study. internationally excellent in terms of performance and composition. It offers a It is the only institution of its kind where originality, significance and rigour but unique forum for musicians, academics, there is such diversity of curriculum in which nonetheless falls short of the educators, students, and arts organisers terms of musical genre, practice, and the highest standards of excellence) to engage with the latest sounds and application of practice (pedagogy and emerging ideas in jazz. Along with paper community music). – 40% was deemed to meet the standard presentations, workshops, performances for 2* (quality that is recognised and jam sessions, there are opportunities Practice-based research lies at the centre internationally in terms of originality for discussion, networking, information of LCoM activities, and supports a wide significance and rigour) exchange, and professional development. range of initiatives. Our academic staff represent a broad range of specialisms – 35% was deemed to meet the Leeds International Forum and have international reputations for their standard for 1* (quality that is for Innovation in Composition work as performers, composers, producers, recognised nationally in terms of and Production musicologists and educational consultants. originality, significance and rigour) The International Forum is an annual Leeds College of Music's international event focusing on research and practice reputation in the fields of performance, related to innovations in Music Production music production, and composition is and Composition. The goal is to bring underpinned by the research activities together composers, producers, music of its staff. Current research specialisms industry representatives, academics, of Leeds College of Music staff include educators and research students to electroacoustic composition, improvisation, discuss their practice, research and RESEARCH music pedagogy, twentieth century industry experiences; The Forum musicology, analysis, composition encourages participants and delegates and community music. that represent the commercial music & CONFERENCES Research activity lies within the industry and academia. Past keynote speakers have included Bill Drummond Postgraduate Studies and Research (KLF, pictured), Jazzie B (Soul II Soul), Centre (PGSRC). David Toop and Leigh Landy. 47 Photo: Kurt Hoerbst Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music  Supporting students will charge tuition fees of We will offer a generous package of financial support for those who need it £9,000 for undergraduate most and over 30% of the additional fee courses, for UK and EU income will be used to support students residents from 2012. from lower income families and for measures to encourage suitable applicants This decision has been made after very from a wide range of backgrounds. careful consideration of the Government’s proposed changes to Higher Education For those who have the potential to benefit funding, which means that students will from studying at Leeds College of Music, have to cover the whole cost of the tuition there should be no financial barriers. themselves, rather than the Government paying part of it. Scholarships and Bursaries Leeds College of Music offers a range of Tuition Fees – what do I pay and when? scholarships which are awarded on merit Students will not be required to pay any following an audition/interview. In addition, tuition fees up-front or until after graduation we will have a very generous bursary and earning at least £21,000 per year. scheme to assist with living costs based Tuition fee loans will be available to cover on household income (as assessed the full cost of tuition, regardless of by Student Finance). household income, and this will be paid Full details of scholarships and bursaries directly to LCoM. No matter how much for 2012 entry can be found towards the you owe, you only pay back according to back of the prospectus on page 183. F eES aND unding how much you earn above £21,000. National Scholarship Programme Loans for living costs Leeds College of Music will also participate Students will be able to apply for loans in the National Scholarship Programme, – Information for living costs, of up to £5,500 if living offering tuition fee reductions of £3,000 away from home, and also non-repayable each, to 18 students in year 1, whose grants of up to £3,250, where the household income is below £18,000 and for 2012 Entry household income is less than £42,600. who achieve the highest scores at audition/ There is additional non-repayable help from interview. the Government, for those with additional costs such as a Parents Learning Allowance Additional information, along with our Access and Childcare funding, for those with Agreement, is available at www.lcm.ac.uk children, and the Disabled Students allowance to pay for any extra study costs related to a disability. Additional fees and funding information can be found towards the back of the prospectus on page 179. 49 Photo: Tom Arber Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 The Careers Service at  Career Progression Leeds College of Music after Graduation provides students with As music graduates, our alumni have a impartial information  range of employment options open to them; they can choose between jobs and and advice on various  employment, which are music-specific career options, including or relate to interests and elements of their employment, study and degree. Graduate employment opportunities and vacancies are very often open to further training opportunities. graduates of any degree discipline. The service also offers students professional As graduates of Leeds College of Music, guidance, to assist them in the career our alumni may decide to enter the music planning process, with this service available industry as a member of a band, group to them throughout their studies. or orchestra, or as a freelance or session musician. Our HE leavers also decide to Students can decide to attend a guidance work as self-employed music tutors, whilst interview, in order to discuss career plans, others train to teach in secondary education options and ideas in more detail. Students or find employment in Further and Higher can use interview sessions to explore the Education colleges. various career pathways open to them and to consider how best to progress their career ideas, which may relate to employment, training or postgraduate study. The service provides information, advice and guidance on CV writing and job applications, job hunting and preparation for employment, accessing careers information and resources and identifying the career options open to a graduate of music.

CAREER GUIDANCE 51 Photo: Tom Arber Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 As a graduate of Leeds College of Music a large number of employment, study and further training opportunities are available to you, including...

Session Musician Band Manager Arranger Music Retailer Instrumental Tutor Repetiteur Songwriter Music Librarian Performer Promoter Singer- Band Leader Musical Director Music Teacher Soloist Songwriter Music Agent Music Piano Tuner Conductor Instrument Repairer Recording Engineer Rehearsal Director Producer Music Reviewer/Critic Music Venue Accompanist Electroacoustic Composer Music Consultant Arts Administrator Music Therapist Music Publisher Road Crew Band Member DJ Lecturer Composer Chorus Member Music Journalist Sound Designer Instrument Maker Choir Director Broadcaster Sound Technician Tour Manager Church Organist Music Photographer

53 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 "It was such an amazing feeling winning the awards I did at the Graduation Ceremony. I felt so privileged, and of course they look great on my CV now! Graduation was a fantastic way to celebrate everyone’s hard work over the past three years.  I have made many life long friends at Leeds College of Music, not to mention contacts for the start of my professional singing career. I am now looking to audition for a masters degree, and  I am still receiving lots of help and advice from the tutors at LCoM for  this exciting process." – Lucia Walsh Hughes, BA Classical Music Graduate

"Leeds College of Music has been  the best choice for Lucia's degree;  as parents we have been reassured  by the support and are happy that she has been able to realise her vision for musicianship here. Tuition has been first class, we have watched her blossom and grow as  her talents have been nurtured and  her confidence developed over the  three years. Graduation day was the cherry on top of the icing, the most fantastic day to celebrate our daughter’s amazing achievements,  I am bursting with pride." – Lucia’s Mum 55 Photo: Tom Arber Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds is a great place to be a student  and the city has one of the most LIFE IN thriving student communities in the UK with over 125,000 undergraduate students. The city’s safe and friendly LEEDS environment, brilliant music scene, fantastic nightlife and comparative affordability make Leeds the ideal location to live and study.

www.leedsliveitloveit.com

57 Photo: Tim Munsey Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 THE CITY IN NUMBERS

10 1000 5 125,000 Music Festivals Shops Kaiser Chiefs Students

150 110 4 Cafes, Bars Live Music 40 Major theatres Music Stores + Restaurants Venues

59 Photos: Jon Stanley Austin Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds has a national and international reputation for music excellence and Leeds College of Music benefits from its position within a city that has a great musical heritage.

Whether you’re looking for experimental jazz, beat-box championships, international piano competitions, opera performances you can fit into your lunch-break or the latest 6 Music and NME-endorsed bands, you’re bound to find something to suit your musical tastes in Leeds. From the pioneering approach of Opera North – England’s national opera company LEEDS in the North – to the emergence of Leeds artists including Kaiser Chiefs, Corinne Bailey Rae and Rusko, to the annual Leeds Festival and Live at Leeds, if you love music, MUSIC you’ll love Leeds. SCENE

61 Photos: Toshiya Suzuki Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music contributes significantly to the artistic life of the region, through hosting our own Concert Season and events or through a range of festival partnerships.

The Venue, our 350-seat concert space, hosts the majority of events in our Concert Season, which runs from September to May each academic year. The annual programme includes a wide variety of styles encompassing jazz, classical, contemporary and world music, ranging in scale from orchestras, choirs and big bands to small ensembles and solo recitals/concerts. Many Leeds College of Music ensembles perform during the Concert Season, and CONCERT audiences also have the opportunity to hear what some of our graduates have been up to, as we invite many of our alumni to perform during the year. SEASON In conjunction with Leeds International Concert Season, Lunchtime Chamber Music is presented every Wednesday at The Venue as well as an International Chamber Series held throughout the year. The Venue has brought leading national and international artists to the city, ranging from established artists to newcomers, including Michael Nyman, Jamie Cullum, Courtney Pine, Led Bib (pictured), Tord Gustavsen, Tasmin Little, Kenny Wheeler, Tim Garland, John Foxx, Neil Cowley Trio, Amy Winehouse, Enrico Rava, Claire Teal, Stacey Kent and Gwilym Simcock. www.lcm.ac.uk/concert-season 63 Photos: Matt Crossick Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds has a well- deserved reputation  for its jazz scene, mainly  due to LCoM students and the numerous jazz graduates who stay  in the city. Jazz gigs make up much of the live music happening in Leeds, with organisations including Jazz Yorkshire hosting events at venues including Seven Arts, The Wardrobe, Santiago, The HiFi and Sela. Within the region, regular jazz nights are held in Huddersfield, Hull, Wakefield and Sheffield. Brad Mehldau, Polar Bear, Acoustic LEEDS Ladyland, Empirical, Tord Gustavsen Ensemble (pictured), Led Bib, Alan Barnes, Neil Cowley Trio, Stacey Kent, TrioVD, Jerry Bergonzi, Kenny Wheeler, Soweto JAZZ Kinch, Jamie Cullum and Norma Winstone are just some of the major jazz artists to SCENE have recently performed in Leeds.

65 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 For fans of classical  music, Leeds International Concert Season presents an annual season featuring orchestras,  choirs and soloists from across the globe. Opera North brings to the city 30 years of experience in producing entertaining and exciting work that breathes new life into classics. 2009 saw the opening of the Howard Assembly Room, a new music/ cultural space in the city and home to the Orchestra of Opera North. The Venue – Leeds College of Music’s performance space – has brought leading national and international artists to the city, including Michael Nyman, London Sinfonietta, Tasmin Little, Fine Arts Brass Ensemble, Apollo Saxophone Quartet and Endellion String Quartet (pictured). CLASSICAL Leeds is known throughout the world for the Leeds International Piano Competition, MUSIC founded in 1963 by Dame Fanny Waterman. The triennial Leeds Conductors’ Competition, organised by Leeds City Council, is one of only a few in the UK and exists to support young British conductors at the start of their careers. Leeds Lieder+ celebrates the fusion of music and poetry found in Lieder and other classical art song traditions. The bi-annual festival features recitals by world famous singers, festival premieres and prize winning young performers.

67 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 You can catch live music all across the city, every night of the week, at venues ranging from the Victorian splendour of the City Varieties and the Town Hall to the best in jazz, funk and soul at The HiFi. The latest bands can be found at Leeds University, Leeds Met, The Cockpit, Faversham, O² Academy, The Brudenell Social Club and Nation of Shopkeepers. Leeds Arena is scheduled to open in 2013. Bands and singers to recently perform in the city have included Adele, Tinie Tempah POPULAR (pictured), Wild Beasts, The XX, Hot Chip, Vampire Weekend, Jessie J, James Blake, LCD Soundsystem, Foals, Chipmunk, The Black Keys, Regina Spektor, Ellie Goulding, & LIVE MUSIC MGMT, Four Tet, Mumford & Sons, Jamie Woon and Plan B. Music lovers are particularly well catered IN THE CITY for in the city centre. There is a good mix of large music chain stores, smaller independents stocking imports and vinyl and second-hand music shops. You can also find a wide range of sheet music, instruments, equipment and practical advice at a number of specialist stores in and around the centre. A number of music festivals happen in the city, including Leeds Festival, three day music festival Live at Leeds, the bi-annual Leeds Lieder+, dance music event Cocoon in the Park, and Leeds largest free pop festival Paty in the Park.

Photo: Nathan Dainty [verycreative.org] 69 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 When it comes to exploring When it comes to grand-scale arts and culture, Leeds shows it can compete your artistic side, there’s  with any of the big cities in the country. no better place to find The West Yorkshire Playhouse ensures inspiration. Leeds has  the city is well-known for its theatre, with a programme of self-produced a thriving arts and cultural plays and international work, along with scene offering the best in regional and grass-roots drama. theatre, film, dance, Leeds City Art Gallery and the Henry Moore comedy and visual arts,  Institute are both based in the city centre and offer impressive collections of fine and so whatever your interests contemporary art, sculpture and design. you’ll find something to  The Leeds City Museum opened in 2008 suit your tastes. and has held a number of inspiring and original exhibitions, including the world’s Highlights of the Leeds cultural calendar largest collection of Spice Girls include the Leeds International Pianoforte memorabilia! Competition, Leeds Lieder+, Ilkley Literature Festival, Chapeltown Carnival (the largest carnival outside of Notting Hill), Leeds International Film Festival, and Light Night, as well as annual seasons at the West A rTS & Yorkshire Playhouse, the Grand Theatre (Opera North), City Varieties, Yorkshire Dance, the Carriageworks, Howard Assembly Room, Hyde Park Picture Culture House and the Town Hall. Phoenix Dance Theatre, Northern Ballet Theatre, Yorkshire Dance and the Northern School of Contemporary Dance dominate the city’s dance scene, each proving to be leaders in contemporary dance and ballet both throughout the region and the UK as a whole.

71 Photo: Robert Workman Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music’s The week also provides the chance to sign up for various societies and sports Student Union has an active clubs. Students can also become involved role, providing welfare support with the sporting activities and societies and societies that are open  Leeds City College, University of Bradford, to all students. The Union University of Leeds and Leeds Met. works closely with LCoM  The SU is always available to assist and staff to address any issues advise students with any welfare or support needs that they may have. The SU works that students may face and  to target areas of specific importance to to generally improve the our students and runs a number of student experience. support schemes. The Union is constantly trying to develop The first contact students will have with and expand, and needs the input of students the Union is during Enrolment and Freshers’ to do this. Members of the SU work closely Week where they will be able to sign up with the NUS, but are elected by and for an NUS Extra card which will give them responsible to the students at Leeds discounts in many high street stores, clubs College of Music. Much of what the SU and restaurants. Freshers’ Week is a very does is down to the students themselves, active time in the social calendar, offering from the organisation of activities, parties you the opportunity to socialise with other and events, to the everyday running of students at a number of events, including the Union. the annual Leeds College of Music Freshers’ Party. For further information find the Leeds College of Music Student Union on Facebook. STUDENT LIFE

73 Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music International Leeds 10 ReASONS to Our staff and students are welcomes students from all Leeds College of Music is situated on friendly and helpful, and our over the world. Many of our Quarry Hill, five minutes walk from Leeds choose Leeds Student Services team will  international students come city centre, and at the heart of the city’s help you to settle down and  arts and cultural quarter. The city is diverse College of Music 5.feel at home. from Japan, China, Norway, and multicultural, with people of more than USA, Poland and Greece,  75 nationalities making their home here. for your UK Music Leeds has a fantastic music and we currently have around Leeds is flourishing as a cultural centre and recognised internationally as a leading scene with all genres of  75 international students centre for learning, with a total student education: music represented and lots  from about 40 countries population of over 200,000 including of venues for student gigs  studying at LCoM. students from over 100 countries. 6.and performances. The city’s friendly environment, great At Leeds College of Music we understand nightlife and comparative affordability LCoM has an innovative, Many Leeds College of Music that choosing a place to study overseas make it the ideal location to be a student. is a difficult decision and you will have contemporary approach which graduates achieve successful many questions. We hope you will find the equips students perfectly for careers within the music information on the following pages useful, working life as a 21st century industry in classical, jazz, and if you have any questions or would like 1.musician. pop or music production. any further information please get in touch 7. with us - a list of the relevant people to contact is given on page 79. We hope LCoM has its own performance Leeds College of Music is part that you will choose to study at Leeds venue, which hosts concerts  of Conservatoires UK, offering  College of Music and look forward to by student ensembles and welcoming you to Leeds in the future. a specialist music college professional artists, some education at an affordable fee. 2. 8.free to students. Leeds has been voted Best Leeds is at the centre of the  University Destination in the  UK, within easy reach of the UK and most cost effective  beautiful Yorkshire Dales, INTERNATIONAL place to study in Britain. London, Scotland and the  3. 9.East and West coasts. LCoM has a vibrant and diverse STUDENTS culture, with students from about Leeds is a thriving city with 40 countries and 20 nationalities excellent arts, heritage, sports represented among the staff. and nightlife, but is also safe, 4. voted the UK’s most female 10.friendly city. 75 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music has  Accommodation a Student Welfare Advisor International students aged 18 or over may with responsibility for be able to live in Joseph Stones House, APPLYING TO LEEDS international students as part LCoM's on-site student accommodation block. Residents have the convenience of its Student Support team. of having the College facilities on their COLLEGE OF MUSIC The Student Support Unit also has a number doorstep, while the entertainment, shopping of other specialist advisors who are there to and cultural attractions of Leeds are just a assist with matters such as accommodation few minutes walking distance away. For and finances, as well as offering support more information, please see page 188 when needed with areas such as counselling or contact the Student Welfare Advisor All international students wishing to study English Language and careers advice. English Language on +44 113 222 3514 or by emailing at Leeds College of Music will now need support is also provided for international [email protected] If English is your second language, you to apply for entry as a ‘General Student’ students for whom English is not their first must have a British Council English under Tier 4 of the Points Based System language. Advice and information on visas Welcome and Orientation Language Testing System (IELTS) score of Immigration. If you wish to make a and immigration is provided by the of 6.0 for HE programmes. These tests successful application you must read and When you arrive in Leeds, we will do all we can be taken at British Council offices in Academic Administration Unit. can to help you settle into your new life in understand the Home Office guidance, many cities around the world. For more which is available at www.ukba. the UK. We will provide a full introduction information visit www.ielts.org Advice and Information to the college, including an orientation tour homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk The Student Welfare, Accommodation of Leeds and a Welcome reception for all For further information about applying for a Visa Requirements and International Advisor will be able to international students. The Student Welfare visa, please see the International pages on answer your questions and provide further Advisor also arranges social events for In 2009, the UK Government introduced our website www.lcm.ac.uk. You can also information to help you, both before you international students and visits to cultural new tighter rules, based on a points system, read impartial advice about all aspects of apply and once you are a student at Leeds and recreational attractions in Yorkshire. for those wishing to study or work in the UK. studying in the UK at www.ukcisa.org.uk College of Music. The Advisor can offer It may be possible for us to meet you at If you wish to come to the UK as an the airport or station on request. international student you will need to specialist advice and information on Applications immigration, visa requirements, suitable apply for ‘entry clearance’ before you leave For details of how to apply please see accommodation, local knowledge, cultural Language Support the country where you live to travel to the UK. (This means a visa if you are a visa page 176. matters and other issues of interest to English language tuition is provided students from other countries. national, or an entry certificate if you throughout your course in order to support are a non-visa national). your musical studies. This usually involves Auditions scheduled sessions with our learning If you are already in the UK for the purpose For overseas students, auditions are support tutor, covering both written and of studying and your visa expires, you will normally carried out by audio visual spoken English. For students not meeting need to extend it at least six to eight weeks recording. However, it may be possible the English language requirements for their before the expiry date in order to start a new to offer live auditions in selected countries. INTERNATIONAL chosen course, we can provide information course. There are limits as to how many For information about overseas auditions, about suitable summer courses at a local years you can stay as a student. please see our website at www.lcm.ac.uk/ language centre in Leeds. For further international-students STUDENT SUPPORT information, brochures and ESOL application details please contact the Student Welfare Advisor on +44 (0) 113 222 3514 or by emailing [email protected] 77 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Overseas Tuition Fee Discounts Further information If you have not been normally living in A discount of 5% is available to new If you have any queries about the courses, the EU or UK for the three years before Undergraduate entrants who pay the College facilities, or support for international 1 September in the year you enrol, you may overseas tuition fee rate and pay the students please contact the Course be required to pay the overseas tuition fee. tuition fee in full at or before enrolment. Enquiries Team on +44 (0)113 222 3416 The rules regarding residency and tuition Discounts are subject to annual review. or by emailing enquiries.assistant@lcm. fee status are complex, and if you have ac.uk. any doubts about your position you are International Scholarships advised to contact the Student Welfare, It may be possible to put you in touch with Accommodation and International Advisor Leeds College of Music is able to offer a student from your own country who would on 0113 222 3514. Tuition fees may be a small number of one-year partial be able to answer your questions by e-mail. paid in instalments from a UK bank account; scholarships for International Students There are educational agents in some however, a substantial deposit will be studying on the HE programmes. The countries who may be able to help with your required at enrolment. Please see International Scholarship is open to all application. For up to date information about www.lcm. page 179 for details of international students paying full international tuition fees, agents please see our website at ac.uk/international-students student fees. regardless of nationality. The maximum scholarship available per student is £3,000, and all award decisions will be made on the Useful websites basis of musical excellence. Please see our website for scholarship application forms and Immigration and study overseas advice closing date. For more information please British Council contact the Course Enquiries Team at www.britishcouncil.org [email protected] Education UK www.educationuk.org Funding for International Students UK CISA You will need to allow at least £7,500 per www.ukcisa.org.uk year for your living costs, excluding the cost UK Border Agency of travelling to the UK. Please note that www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk overseas students are not able to receive any assistance from UK public funds, so UK Visa Information before applying to the College you should www.ukvisas.gov.uk consider carefully whether you could Prepare for Success afford to study on the course. For more www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk information about the costs involved, FINANCIAL please see the International students’ money guide on the College website. www.lcm.ac.uk/international-students MATTERS International students can get further advice from UKCISA at www.ukcisa.org.uk or from the British Council at www.britishcouncil.org.uk 79 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 "I have had a wonderful time studying  at Leeds College of Music, from BTEC National Diploma to Undergraduate Classical to Postgraduate Diploma  in Performance. There are a lot of performance opportunities for students including lunchtime concerts and ensembles. There are also many competitions and music festivals happening around Leeds and the surrounding area. I have gained such a valuable experience by participating in many of those events. In the past six years, with all the friendly and helpful teachers, student support members, and classmates, I can say this is the most precious time in my life ever!" – Doinique Chan (pictured, far right)

81 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 MY SOUND OF SUCCESS

83 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “As an International student, one of the best things about living in Leeds is being able to enjoy its vibrant music scene.

Whether it’s small local pubs, medium-sized trendy bars or bigger renowned venues, the city offers a wide selection of artists across the musical spectrum performing constantly throughout the year. As a music student, I have found that going to gigs is the best way to find inspiration outside of Leeds College of Music. For this reason, moving to Leeds has been a crucial decision for my musical development that I will never forget.” Fernando Heftye (Mexico) Music Production

85 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “Leeds College of Music has driven my creativity and passion for music, through ensembles and individual performance opportunities.

The course has molded my skills ready for the outside world, allowing me to feel confidence as to what the future holds as a full-time musician.” Rebecca Hill Classical

87 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “Leeds College of Music will always have a special place  in my heart. It has the right combination of inspirational tutors and academic rigour  to prepare any musician for the outside world!" Phil Meadows Jazz

“Leeds College of Music is  the perfect environment for performance based studies.  Over my three years here I have had the opportunity to work with jazz greats such as Mike Gibbs, Dave Liebman, John Taylor and Kenny Wheeler to name  a few.” Max Sterling Jazz

89 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “I have had a great experience at Leeds College of Music. The college has been supportive of my own interests and I am constantly offered great advice.

Leeds is an amazing student city with good nightlife and lots of performance opportunities for up-and-coming musicians. I will continue to use the knowledge I have learnt through my time at Leeds College of Music and develop a career in music.” Jade Ellins Popular

91 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “Since I left school I always dreamt of coming to Leeds to study. I remember reading the prospectus for Leeds College of Music and getting excited about the possibilities that awaited me.

After studying here for two years I haven't looked back. The teachers and staff are excellent, the facilities are more then I could ask for and my fellow students have been amazing to work with. I cannot wait to begin my third year to complete my degree!” Jonny Cade Foundation Degree/Production

93 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “Leeds College of Music has been very beneficial for me, due to the number of performance opportunities that I have had. I auditioned for the concerto prize, and following this, I was a soloist in two orchestral concerts.

As well as performing opportunities, I have particularly benefited from the music industry training, for example learning to build a website, developing a portfolio and meeting professionals who offer tailored career guidance.” Jenny Lloyd-Wilkinson Classical

95 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “Leeds has become my home away  from home. At Leeds College of Music  we don’t just learn about music, we  also learn about life.

The teachers and staff are always supportive, trying to help each student reach their potential in a way which is natural and helpful for them. Both inside and outside of LCoM there is a huge variety of music genres and collaborations happening, from jazz to electroacoustic there’s something for everyone. However it’s the people of Leeds that make it such a great place to be. In two short years I have gained amazing friendships which will remain with me long after I graduate."

Dan Taylor Jazz

97 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “My time at Leeds College of Music has been brilliant and the help and support of the Production lecturers has been invaluable.

Studying Production at Leeds College of Music has opened up so many opportunities for me, including work with BBC Yorkshire and BBC Introducing. I am really excited about what the future holds.” Emma Knight Production

99 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “Leeds is a fantastic city for musicians and music lovers.

There is a great choice of entertainment every night of the week if you know where to look. It's been a real pleasure to study at Leeds College of Music; we have benefitted greatly from the rehearsal and recording facilities which have been incredibly useful for us as a band.” Rob Platts and Chris Milligan of Buffalo Bones Popular

101 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “Dropping everything and leaving  your country for a place you‘ve  never been isn‘t easy, but my move to Leeds has been fantastic.

Leeds College of Music is full of wonderful, knowledgeable and supportive staff, and the city itself has so many live venues for music. I'm so glad I made the move!” Katie Patterson (Canada) Jazz

103 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 “The most positive aspect of working and living in Leeds is the people and the contacts you can make.

I’ve learnt to sell myself as a producer and ‘put yourself out there’ for everyone to see in a city with an ever expanding music scene. Leeds College of Music provides a solid foundation for any musician or producer, giving them a head start within the industry.” Wil Frost Production

105 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 108 BA (Hons) Music (Classical) Leeds College of Music offers  Specialist Study a distinctive undergraduate  120 BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) This element develops your core individual degree course with specialisms and collaborative skills in your specialist area 132 BA (Hons) Music (Popular) available in Jazz, Classical, (performance, composition or production) Popular and Production. The BA through individual, ensemble and studio 142 BA (Hons) Music (Production) (Hons) programme is distinguished tuition. Students also participate in creative by exceptional quality training projects giving further opportunities to 152 BA (Hons) Music (Combined) which balances tuition in creative specialise or broaden their musical practice with applied musicianship education. 158 BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated) and direct participation in 164 Foundation Degree in Music Production professional studies. Applied Musicianship It offers the opportunity to work with a Applied Musicianship develops your 172 Foundation Certificate in Music broad range of staff, students and industry understanding of the relationship between professionals and to undertake specialist theory and practice, covering areas such study within an extensive range of as harmony, composition, arranging and collaborative and interactive projects. improvisation integrated with academic studies. Opportunities in years two and Leeds College of Music is uniquely three allow students to specialise or placed in the UK to meet the needs of the broaden areas of interest through a aspiring 21st century music professional, range of optional modules. and provides high quality conservatoire training for the creative industries. COURSE Professional Studies Our undergraduate programmes are designed to prepare students to work This component enables you to develop as rounded members of the music relevant professional skills through INTRODUCTION profession as performers, composers, theoretical and practical opportunities. producers, community animateurs Students explore areas such as community and teachers. music, pedagogy, music journalism, the music industry and professional development. We have a pioneering approach to the LCoM's extensive range of visiting industry training of working musicians, and our specialists contributes to the delivery of this curriculum has recently been revised to element of the course. reflect the changing needs of both the profession and employers.

107 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music offers a unique It also provides an ideal grounding for Higher Education environment for the progression to postgraduate study and study of classical music. It is the only teacher training. Leeds College of Music conservatoire in the UK where such a recognises that music and the music diverse range of musicians and musical business are continually changing and styles (Classical, Jazz, Popular and developing. With a strong track record in Production) work alongside each other training students for a career as a working and offer opportunities for collaboration musician in the 21st century, Leeds across the genres. College of Music has a progressive approach and a contemporary focus. The Classical pathway is a flexible course with an emphasis on practical musicianship The course offers specialised training and creative development. for performers and composers, and encourages students to develop an It aims to provide students with the understanding of music in its social necessary skills in performance, context, thereby enabling graduates composition and musicianship to equip to play their part in the ever evolving them for their future career, making them UK arts sector. ideally placed for the expanding number of opportunities for musicians with broad based musical experience.

CLASSICAL

109 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 BA (HoNS) Music (Classical) Duration Specialist Study Musicianship 3 years full-time In each year the Specialist Study strand The Musicianship strand consists of: TheA B (Hons) Music (Classical) degree consists consists of: UCAS Institution – Classical Musicianship: Integrated of three strands (Specialist Study, Musicianship Code – Specialist Study 1-2-1: your one-to-one core music skills including theory lesson and supporting class and harmony, composing and and Professional Studies) which encourages L30 arranging, aural skills and historical specialism whilst offering opportunities for cross – Group Study: small ensembles and cultural studies genre collaboration and preparation for a career UCAS Course Code – Specialist Projects: intensive projects – Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer which both support your specialist study in the creative industries. Each strand continues W300 Based Composition, Composition and through all three years to enable you to fully  and offer the opportunity to collaborate Production for the Moving Image, across genres develop your skills in each area. Validated by Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic The University In years one and two, your Specialist Study Composition and Musical Direction of Bradford will focus on the development of your In years one and two you will study the technical and musical skills both through specialist musicianship skills needed to Apply online at your curriculum studies and through support your development as a classical www.ucas.ac.uk performance or composition opportunities. musician in the 21st century. The approach In the final year you will focus on your will be integrated and holistic, developing strengths working towards a major final your core skills though projects based performance or significant portfolio of around themes such as The Enlightenment, “My recommendation to all compositions. Patronage, Revolution, Nationalism, Group Study provides the opportunity in Impressionism, Expressionism, parents, career advice officers all three years to develop the techniques Futurism and Neo Classicism. and secondary school music and skills for effective preparation and In years two and three option choices will ensemble performance of both standard also give you the opportunity to apply your teachers - start at the doorway and contemporary repertoire. Specialist musicianship skills in a range of cross Study composers will have the opportunity genre environments allowing you to develop of Leeds College of Music” to compose for some of these ensembles the broader musical skills essential to and have their compositions realised. sustain a successful portfolio career. Clarinet and Saxophone Magazine

111 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Professional Studies Admission Requirements The Professional Studies strand consists of: The normal entry requirements for this course is 240 points. – W orking in the Creative Industries: This year one module will introduce 240 points is equivalent to grades of you to the professional framework and CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC mechanisms of the creative industries National Diploma. Applicants will be as well as developing essential personal required to achieve a C grade in skills such as project management Music if taking A2 levels. and learning literacies Applicants will also need a minimum of – Professional Studies Projects: In year 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including two you will have option choices that English Language. enable you to study a range of topics designed to help you explore potential All applicants will need to demonstrate career opportunities as well as through audition that they are of ABRSM developing essential business and Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their marketing skills. In year three you will principal study instrument. All applicants undertake a substantial independent are also required to have ABRSM/London project in Community Music, Music College of Music Grade V theory or Journalism or Events Management equivalent. Please note these do not count toward the 240 tariff points. Auditions and Interviews All international students must have a British Council English Language Testing If you are called for an audition or System (IELTS) score of 6.0 interview, you should ensure we receive the fee by the date specified in your offer of audition/interview letter and make every effort to attend. You must let us know well in advance if you are unable to attend on the designated day and we will endeavour to re-arrange the audition. Please note that we do not audition/interview every applicant but no applicant will be made an offer without being auditioned or interviewed. Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most up-to-date audition and interview requirements and guidelines.

113 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Ashley Hicklin Katherine Gillham Sarah Devonald After graduating in 2007, Ashley Hicklin Katherine Gillham is an SPNM shortlisted Sarah Devonald has won several awards (pictured) signed a worldwide publishing deal composer, something she achieved within for her work on Radio 3. Over the years with EMI which has led to him collaborating a year of graduating from LCoM. Katherine she has produced and worked on with and writing songs for a number of hit has had works performed at the Royal programmes including Mixing It, Private artists across Europe. He co-wrote the Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, and has Passions and the Proms. She has also 2010 Belgium Eurovision entry, Me & My also written for Glyndebourne Youth Opera. worked extensively in the music recording Guitar by Tom Dice. The song came 6th in Commissions and performances include an studio and has produced many sessions the Competition held in Oslo and was a electroacoustic soundtrack for Rhys with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, European-wide chart hit. Ashley’s debut Fullerton’s short film Untitled and a Nash Ensemble and countless chamber album, Parrysland (Ferryhouse/Warners) collaboration with writer and director Chrys groups, plus a CD of Shostakovich’s was released in 2010 and he is currently Salt; Baghdad 2003. She has trained in Cheryomushki for the BBC Music Magazine. demo-ing material for his second album. opera, jazz and contemporary improvisation Sarah currently works as a freelance Whilst still at Leeds College of Music, his and continues to perform and create new producer and writer. compositions were performed by London works with performance art company Sinfonietta, Goldberg Ensemble, the Apollo The Gyg. Neil Balfour Saxophone Quartet and COMA Orchestra. Alumnus Neil is working across a number Andrew Smith of music based areas, including an Jo Athroll ambitious classical music project that Alumnus Andrew Smith had his involved getting his Leeds neighbourhood On graduating in 2006, Jo worked at the composition, The Sword in the Stone, to embrace composition and music making! Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performed by the Hallé Orchestra in July Neil also performs with orchestral pop first as Artist and Recordings Administrator 2010. The performance formed part of a band Arthur Rigby & the Baskervylles, and then as Deputy Orchestra Manager. project being run by the Hallé’s Education and is due to launch PianoLab, a company In 2008, Jo was appointed as Festivals and Outreach Department. For the project, that promotes professional music teachers Administrator to the Royal Northern College Andy worked with 80 deaf children around Yorkshire, as well as running of Music in Manchester. Jo was recently composing a song cycle based on King workshop and masterclass activity. appointed Production Manager in charge Arthur and Merlin The piece was originally of classical music events at the Barbican devised when Andrew was commissioned Centre, London. by The Lancashire Sinfonietta to write a 30 minute piece with narration. ALUMNI PROFILES

Photo: Ferryhouse 115 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Gemma Wild (pictured) Margaret Feaviour Elizabeth Mansfield Gemma Wild graduated from Leeds Margaret Feaviour was born in Leeds and Olivier Award nominated actress Elizabeth College of Music with a First Class honours studied at Leeds College of Music before Mansfield studied at Leeds College of degree in Music, followed by a Masters in moving to London to study at the Royal Music in the mid-1980s, specialising in Performance. While still a student Gemma Academy of Music. As a soprano with opera performance. Elizabeth, who was was awarded the John Scheerer Prize for the BBC Singers, Margaret performs all in the original West End production of Woodwind, The Michael Grady Award for over the UK and abroad, and contributes Godspell, is best known for her role as Composition, The Leeds University Armes to the ensemble’s nationwide outreach Music Hall singer Marie Lloyd in the Prize, the College Prize for Postgraduate programme. In addition to her work with musical Marie, a role written specifically Studies and The Robert Tebb Trophy for the BBC Singers and as a soloist, she is for her. Marie was first produced by Outstanding Performance (Classical Style). a member of the choir at St. Margaret’s Elizabeth Mansfield and writer Steve During her time at Leeds College of Music Church Westminster Abbey and the Parish Trafford in 1987. It opened at the City she was commissioned to write a piece for Church of the Houses of Parliament. Varieties in Leeds and after a short tour the Goldberg Ensemble and collaborated went to the Edinburgh Festival and Drill with local poet Seni Seneviratne to write Camilla Bisengaliev Theatre, London. For her portrayal of for the first Leeds Lieder+ festival. Marie Lloyd, Elizabeth was nominated In 2007 Gemma was named as Lancashire Prize-winning oboist Camilla progressed for a Laurence Olivier Award, London Young Composer of the Year; 2009 saw from the college’s FE to HE programme Critic’s Award and a Sony Radio Award, Gemma collaborate with the Royal gaining a Postgraduate Music qualification for a BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the show. Liverpool Philharmonic. in 2005. Camilla, who has performed with the Orchestra of Opera North and the View more alumni profiles at Kazakh State Symphony Orchestra, still www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy regularly performs recitals at the College of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter as part of the Concert Season. In February for the most up-to-date alumni news. 2005 Camilla was invited to a prestigious event at Buckingham Palace, celebrating the contribution of music to UK culture. Camilla is currently a member of the Boreas Trio.

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Classical Music Tutors Strings Vocal Studies Creative Musicianship Classical Staff Listing Woodwind Visiting Professor Voice Graham Coatman AMusM, BA Head of Undergraduate Studies Visiting Professor Wen Zhou Li Jane Anthony ARNCM, Cert Ed David Fligg BA, MMus, PhD, FHEA (Classical and Jazz) Alan Hacker Rosamund Cole BA, PGCE Damien Harron PhD Elisabeth Parry BA, ARCM Violin Flute/Piccolo Kenneth Mitchell BA, MA, ARNCM, Paul Nilon PPRNCM Graham Hearn BMus, GTCL, DPhil Senior Lecturer (Specialist Study) Martyn Shaw MMusRAM, BMus, GRNCM Opera Skills Nick Katuszonek BA MMus Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM, AGSMD(P), LGSMD(T), PGCE Viola Graham Coatman AMusM, BA Martyn Shaw MMusRAM, BMus, FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA AGSMD(P), LGSMD(T), PGCE Oboe/Cor Anglais Kenneth Mitchell BA, MA, ARNCM, Principal Lecturer (Musicianship) Language for Singers Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM, Cathy Lowe GRNCM David Fligg BA, MMus, PhD, FHEA Rosamund Cole BA, PGCE FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA Cello Clarinet Ensembles Peter Whitfield BMus, MMus, Dip Judith Burgin Dip RCM, ARCM Comp Accademia di Santa Cecilia Colin Honour John Anderson MMus Juliet Welchman Luca Luciano BMus, PG Cert Robert Ashworth GRNCM Professional Practice Bassoon Double Bass Graham Coatman AMusM, BA Conducting TBC Paul Miller Marisa Davis BA, PGCE John Anderson MMus Saxophone Harp Angela Lloyd-Mosten BMus, PGDip Community Music/Pedagogy Sarah Markham GMus, RNCM, Georgina Wells Kenneth Mitchell BA, MA, ARNCM, Christine Bates BMus, MA, PGCE GRNCM PPRNCM, MMus Guitar Music Journalism Martyn Shaw MMusRAM, BMus, Brass Peter Batchelar GRNCM, BA AGSMD(P), LGSMD(T), PGCE Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM, FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA Visiting Professor Percussion Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM, Paul Archibald Damien Harron PhD FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA Music Industry Katie Chatburn BMus French Horn Keyboard Staff Pianists Robert Ashworth GRNCM Piano Angela Lloyd-Mostyn BMus, PGDip (RNCM) For the most up-to-date staff listing Paul Kampen BA, LRAM, Julian Cima LLCM ARCM, LTCL Rachel Buxton BMus, PGDip (RCM) please visit www.lcm.ac.uk Nico de Villiers Trumpet Specialist Study Composition To contact a member of staff Jakob Fichert by email please use the format Murray Greig Mark Fitton GRNCM, PPRNCM Composition [email protected] David Hooper BMus Helen Reid BA, MA David Fligg BA, MMus, PhD, FHEA Peter Mainwaring BSc Damien Harron PhD Organ STAFF Trombone Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM, Simon Lindley PhD FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA Jonathan Enright DipPer RCM, ARCM Peter Whitfield BMus, MMus, Dip LISTING Tuba Comp Accademia di Santa Cecilia TBC Electroacoustic Composition Dale Perkins BA, PHD, PGCE, FHEA Oliver Hancock BMus, MA 119 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music offers a unique Both performers and composers are Higher Education environment for the encouraged to explore their creative study of jazz. It is the only conservatoire potential across all areas of the curriculum in the UK where such a diverse range within a contemporary and vibrant musical of musicians and musical styles community; ensuring students have the (Classical, Jazz, Popular and Production) necessary skills to be a working musician work alongside each other and offer in the 21st century. opportunities for collaboration across the genres. The course is progressive and challenging enabling graduates to enter the workplace The Jazz pathway emphasises the with both the specialist and wider skills understanding and development of required in the rapidly changing music improvisational/composition language industry. Industry involvement is integral and the spontaneous implementation of to the course through both a series of this into a traditional and contemporary high profile visiting professors and context. It focuses on the creative and workshops as well staff members who practical skills needed to develop and combine their teaching with professional sustain a career in the creative industries. work in the music industry.

JAZZ

121 Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 BA (HoNS) Music (Jazz) Duration Specialist Study Musicianship 3 years full-time In each year the Specialist Study strand The Musicianship strand consists of: The BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) degree  consists of: consists of three strands (Specialist Study, UCAS Institution – Jazz Musicianship: Integrated Code – Specialist Study 1-2-1: your one-to-one core music skills including Musicianship and Professional Studies) lesson and supporting class language and improvisation, aural L30 which encourages specialism whilst offering awareness, harmony, composition/ – Group Study: small ensembles opportunities for cross genre collaboration  UCAS arranging and rhythmic studies and preparation for a career in the creative Course Code – Specialist Projects: intensive projects – Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer which both support your specialist study industries. Each strand continues through  W341 Based Composition, Composition all three years to enable you to fully and offer the opportunity to collaborate and Production for the Moving Image, across genres develop your skills in each area. Validated by Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic The University In years one and two your Specialist Study Composition, Indian Improvisation of Bradford will focus on the development of your and Musical Direction technical and musical skills both through In years one and two you will study Apply online at your curriculum studies and through the specialist musicianship skills needed www.ucas.ac.uk performance opportunities. In the final to support your development as a year you will focus on your strengths jazz musician in the 21st century. “[Leeds College of Music] working towards a major final performance The modules will focus on delivering or significant portfolio of compositions. a strong foundation of approaches to offers a fantastic opportunity Throughout all three years there will improvisation/composition, depicted be a focus on the development of self - from a wide range of repertoire. for anyone wanting to study awareness as you aim to find an individual musical voice and sense of direction. In years two and three option choices will music in an inspirational also give you the opportunity to apply your Group Study provides the opportunity in musicianship skills in a range of cross environment with top class all three years to develop the techniques genre environments allowing you to facilities and excellent tuition.” and skills for effective preparation and develop the broader musical skills ensemble performance of both standard essential to sustain a successful Jazz alumnus, Snake Davis and contemporary repertoire. Specialist portfolio career. Study composers will have the opportunity to compose for a range of ensembles, varying in style, size and instrumentation. In the final year you will focus on your strengths working towards a major final performance or significant portfolio of compositions.

123 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Professional Studies Admission Requirements The Professional Studies strand consists of: The normal entry requirements for this course is 240 points. – W orking in the Creative Industries: This year one module will introduce 240 points is equivalent to grades of CCC you to the professional framework and at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC National mechanisms of the creative industries Diploma. Applicants will be required to as well as developing essential personal achieve a C grade in Music if taking skills such as project management and A2 levels. learning literacies Applicants will also need a minimum of – Professional Studies Projects: In year 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including two you will have option choices that English Language. enable you to study a range of topics designed to help you explore potential All applicants will need to demonstrate career opportunities as well as through audition that they are of ABRSM developing essential business and Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their marketing skills. In year three you will principal study instrument. All applicants undertake a substantial independent are also required to have ABRSM/London project in Community Music, Music College of Music Grade V theory or Journalism or Events Management equivalent. Please note these do not count toward the 240 tariff points. Auditions and Interviews All international students must have a British Council English Language If you are called for an audition or interview, Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0. you should ensure we receive the fee by the date specified in your offer of audition/ interview letter and make every effort to attend. You must let us know well in advance if you are unable to attend on the designated day and we will endeavour to re-arrange the audition. Please note that we do not audition/interview every applicant but no applicant will be made an offer without being auditioned or interviewed. Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most up-to-date audition and interview requirements and guidelines.

125 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Trio VD (pictured) Michael Spearman Alan Barnes Comprising Leeds College of Music alumni Michael Spearman – drummer in award Internationally renowned saxophonist Chris Sharkey and Chris Bussey, alongside winning band Everything Everything – Alan Barnes studied at the College from band member Christophe de Bezenac, Trio graduated from the BA Jazz Studies degree 1977 – 1980. Over the last 30 years Alan VD celebrated their debut album being named in 2007. Everything Everything’s debut has featured in numerous jazz orchestras as Mojo Magazine’s Jazz Album of the Year album ‘Man Alive’ was released in August (including the BBC Big Band and the 2009. Signed to the Babel label, the trio has 2010 and debuted in the UK Album Chart Humphrey Lyttleton Band), and performed/ seen an increase in popularity not only locally, Top 20. In 2011, the band won The Times recorded with artists as diverse as Björk, but nationally as well, due to their sensational Breakthrough Award at the South Bank Sky Stan Tracey and Van Morrison. Alan has won live performances and recent 4 star reviews Arts Awards and performed at Glastonbury many prestigious jazz awards throughout his in Mojo and Jazzwise. Time Out magazine and Leeds Festival. career – including the British Jazz Award for described Trio VD as "earth shattering, taking best alto saxophonist a record five times. a sledgehammer to preconceived limitations Eddie Hick The Guardian described Alan as “one of of jazz". Chris Sharkey is also a member of In December 2010, a few months after the UK’s key figures keeping the non- Acoustic Ladyland. graduating, Eddie was named as one of metropolitan jazz scene alive, and in the Jazzwise’s musicians to look out for in 2011. work he does with regional youth bands, Matt Anderson Around the same time, he was hand-picked he’s a continuing inspiration to the next generation too”. Tenor-saxophonist Matt Anderson by Gilad Atzmon to join Aztmon’s Orient House Ensemble as their new drummer. graduated in 2010 with First Class James Hamilton Honours and was awarded the Sam Hood While at College, Eddie performed with Rosebowl for Outstanding Performance Tomorrows Warriors and featured on BBC1’s Alumnus James Hamilton was named (Jazz). Since graduating, Matt has been The One Show demonstrating his drum as BASCA British Composer of the busy as a professional freelance musician technique. Eddie also took part in The Year (Contemporary Jazz) 2010 for working across the UK, and was named Louisville Student Exchange, a project his composition The Causeway Suite. ‘Young Musician of the Year’ in the Jazz allowing three Leeds College of Music The album of the same name was recorded Yorkshire Awards 2010. The same year students and one alumnus to participate by his Jazz Orchestra at Leeds College of Matt was a ‘Jazz Futures’ recipient, a in Jazz Fest 2009, USA. Music and features many acclaimed players Yorkshire-based scheme which provides from the Leeds scene. At the 2011 Jazz two years mentoring and career Ruby Wood Yorkshire Awards, James was named as development for three jazz musicians A former recipient of the All-Party Composer/Arranger of the Year and his in the early part of their career. Parliamentary Jazz/Yamaha/Classic FM Jazz Orchestra was awarded Big Band of Jazz Scholarship, alumna Ruby Wood is the Year. 2011 will see James undertaking fast becoming one of the UK’s most an Arts Council funded project exploring in-demand vocalists having recently toured the relationships between social media with Bonobo. Submotion Orchestra, the and jazz! band Ruby is vocalist for, is championed by DJ Gilles Peterson and featured on ALUMNI his Brownswood Bubbles compilation. The band released their debut album in June 2011 and will perform at a number of UK and International festivals this year, PROFILES including Glastonbury. 127 Photo: Saffron Tree Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Pete Wareham Snake Davis Saxophonist and composer Pete Wareham Snake Davis is one of the UK’s leading graduated from Leeds College of Music saxophonists. He has recorded and worked in the early 90s. His band Acoustic with some of the biggest names on the Ladyland have been described as “a high popular music scene, including Sir Paul energy punk jazz hybrid” (Time Out) and McCartney, Ray Charles, Lionel Richie, “genre-bending jazz musicians” (Music Kylie, Amy Winehouse, M-People, Week). The bands sophomore album Last Primal Scream and Tina Turner. Snake is Chance Disco was released in 2005 and a multi-talented musician, playing various named as Jazzwise’s album of the year; saxophones, flutes and whistles, as well its follow-up, Skinny Grin, was released as singing, writing, producing and in 2006. The band’s most recent album directing his own music. (and subsequently last in their current formation) was released in 2009. Becki Biggins (pictured) Pete is also a member of Mercury Music Prize nominated band Polar Bear. Grammy-nominated alumna Becki Biggins’ collaboration with musician Paul Hardcastle, Hardcastle 5, was a US Smooth Jazz Chart Jim Corry number one for eight weeks and she was Saxophonist Jim Corry has recorded, named Billboard’s Best Smooth Jazz Artist toured and performed with some of the 2009 and Best Newcomer 2008 at the world’s most high profile musicians. Marlborough International Jazz Festival. He has undertaken three world tours She was nominated for a Best (Corinne Bailey Rae, 2006/07; Mark Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy in Ronson 2008; Jamiroquai 2011) and is 2009. Becki has recently combined her credited on a number of Grammy and talents with that of the legendary musical Brit-nominated albums. Jim has performed director Laurie Holloway and pianist/ at festivals including Glastonbury, Live arranger Malcolm Edmonstone for Earth and Sonar; and appeared on TV her second album The +Ve. shows ranging from David Letterman and Oprah to TOTP and Later with Jools View more alumni profiles at www.lcm.ac.uk Holland. Closer to home, Jim is a member or request a copy of The Haggis Horns. of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter for the most up-to-date alumni news.

129 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Jazz Tutors Piano Creative Musicianship Jazz Staff Listing Saxophone Les Chisnall Jesse Bannister GCLCM Head of Undergraduate Studies Jim Corry BA Jamil Sheriff BA Christophe De Bezenac DEM (BA), (Classical and Jazz) MA, Spécialisation (MPhil), PhD Victoria Freestone PGDip, LGSM, Drum kit Elisabeth Parry BA, ARCM GCLCM Graham Hearn BMus, GCTL, DPhil Peter Fairclough GCLCM Senior Lecturer (Specialist Study) Simon Kaylor BA, PGDip, MMus Dave Kane BA, MA David Walsh Russell van Den Berg PGCert, GLCM Rob Mitchell BA, MMus, PGCE Simon Kaylor BA Voice Principal Lecturer (Musicianship) Joel Purnell BA Jamil Sheriff BA Russell van Den Berg PGCert, GLCM Kari Nergaard Bleivik BA, PGDip, Jamie Taylor BA, MMus Jamil Sheriff BA MMus Jazz Clarinet Russell van den Berg PGCert, GLCM Ensembles Luca Luciano BMus, PG Cert Katherine Williams BMus, MA Jim Corry BA Lawrence Woof Trumpet Christophe De Bezenac DEM (BA), Neil Yates BA (Hons), MA, LGSM MA, Spécialisation (MPhil), PhD Professional Practice Musical Direction Trombone Russell van Den Berg PGCert, GLCM Rob Mitchell BA, MMus PGCE Jonathan Enright DipPer RCM, ARCM Edgar Jones BA Kevin Holbrough GDipLCM Simon Kaylor BA Music Pedagogy/Community Rob Mitchell BA, MMus, PGCE Music Guitar Kari Nergaard Bleivik BA, PGDip, Christine Bates BMus, MA, PGCE Ulrich Elbracht Dip MMus Music Journalism Jiannis Pavlidis MMus Jiannis Pavlidis MMus Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM, Jamie Taylor BA, MMus Jamil Sheriff BA FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA Acoustic/Electric Bass Dave Walsh Zoltan Dekany BA, MMus, MA Specialist Study Composition For the most up-to-date staff listing please visit www.lcm.ac.uk Garry Jackson BA Jamil Sheriff BA To contact a member of staff by email please use the format [email protected] STAFF LISTING

131 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music offers a unique The course is progressive and challenging Higher Education environment for the enabling graduates to enter the workplace study of popular music. It is the only with both the specialist and wider skills conservatoire in the UK where such a required in the rapidly changing music diverse range of musicians and musical industry. Industry involvement is integral to styles (Classical, Jazz, Popular and the course through both a series of high Production) work alongside each other profile visiting professors and workshops and offer opportunities for collaboration as well staff members who combine their across the genres. teaching with professional work within the music industry. The Popular pathway emphasises the creative and practical skills needed to develop and sustain a career in the creative industries. Leeds College of Music also has a strong tradition of preparing students for post graduate studies and teacher training. Both performers and composers are encouraged to explore their creative potential across all areas of the curriculum within a contemporary and vibrant musical community; ensuring students have the necessary skills to be a working musician in the 21st century. POPULAR

133 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Duration BA (HoNS) Music (Popular) Specialist Study Musicianship 3 years full-time In each year the Specialist Study strand The Musicianship strand consists of: The BA (Hons) Music (Popular) degree consists UCAS Institution consists of: – Popular Musicianship: Integrated core of three strands (Specialist Study, Musicianship Code – Specialist Study 1-2-1: your one-to-one music skills including theory and and Professional Studies) which encourages L30 lesson and supporting class harmony, composing and arranging, specialism whilst offering opportunities for cross – Group Study: small ensembles aural skills and historical and genre collaboration and preparation for a UCAS cultural studies career in the creative industries. Each strand Course Code – Specialist Projects: intensive projects W302 which both support your specialist study – Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer continues through all three years to enable and offer the opportunity to collaborate Based Composition, Composition and you to fully develop your skills in each area. Validated by across genres Production for the Moving Image, Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic The University In years one and two your Specialist Study Composition and Musical Direction of Bradford will focus on the development of your technical and musical skills both through In years one and two you will study the Apply online at your curriculum studies and through specialist musicianship skills needed to www.ucas.ac.uk performance or composition opportunities. support your development as a popular As a performance student you will be musician in the 21st century. Core skills “My first visit to Leeds College of encouraged to perform your own material will be learnt through integrated projects or original interpretations of existing which will enable you to apply fundamental Music proved a positive experience material whilst ensuring that key musical skills and knowledge to with students and staff alike. repertoire is also studied. contemporary popular music. As a composition student, you will be In years two and three, option choices will A productive and creative encouraged to compose your own material also give you the opportunity to apply your in pursuit of your own unique style, whilst musicianship skills in a range of cross atmosphere greets as you ensuring that key compositional styles are genre environments allowing you to develop also studied. In the final year you will focus the broader musical skills essential to go through the doors.” on your strengths working towards a major sustain a successful portfolio career. final performance or significant portfolio Ash Soan of compositions. Drummer for Adele and Robbie Williams Group Study provides students with the opportunity to develop their band based rehearsal techniques and performance skills through all three years of the course. In year one, bands are encouraged to develop a foundation in both cover and original performance skills. Throughout years two and three, bands will continue to work across a range of style, ultimately focussing on a final major performance. 135 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Professional Studies Admission Requirements The Professional Studies strand consists of: The normal entry requirements for this course is 240 points. – Working in the Creative Industries: This year one module will introduce 240 points is equivalent to grades of you to the professional framework and CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC mechanisms of the creative industries National Diploma. Applicants will be as well as developing essential personal required to achieve a C grade in Music skills such as project management and if taking A2 levels. learning literacies Applicants will also need a minimum of – Professional Studies Projects: In year 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including two you will have option choices that English Language. All applicants will need enable you to study a range of topics to demonstrate through audition that they designed to help you explore potential are of ABRSM Grade VIII standard or career opportunities as well as developing equivalent in their principal study instrument. essential business and marketing skills. All applicants are also required to have In year three you will undertake a ABRSM/London College of Music Grade V substantial independent project in theory or equivalent. Please note these do Community Music, Music Journalism not count toward the 240 tariff points. or Events Management All international students must have a British Council English Language Testing Auditions and Interviews System (IELTS) score of 6.0 If you are called for an audition or interview, you should ensure we receive the fee by the date specified in your offer of audition/ interview letter and make every effort to attend. You must let us know well in advance if you are unable to attend on the designated day and we will endeavour to re-arrange the audition. Please note that we do not audition/interview every applicant but no applicant will be made an offer without being auditioned or interviewed. Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most up-to-date audition and interview requirements and guidelines.

137 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Ellen and the Escapades (pictured) Sketches Regulars on the UK alt-folk scene, Ellen Leeds-based band Sketches – and the Escapades is BA Popular Music comprising BA Popular Music Studies graduates Chris Quick, Jeff Schneider and graduates Matt Hutt, John Arkell and Luke James Warrender, alongside former Leeds Rodgers alongside BA Music Production College of Music students Ellen Smith graduate James McBrien – formed while and Andy Calder. After impressing judges students at Leeds College of Music. Since at the Glastonbury Emerging Talent graduating, the band has been extensively Competition the band won the highly touring the UK in support of the likes of coveted prize of playing Glastonbury Manchester Orchestra, Captain, Blue Festival 2010. The band performed on Roses and The Thermals. In February five stages over the course of the festival 2011, the band released the BBC and was named by Q as one of the 6Music-playlisted single My Father’s Son, highlights of the weekend. The band which was produced by Richard Formby, performed at Glastonbury again this year, whose credits include Wild Beasts’ invited back by festival organiser Emily Mercury Prize nominated album Eavis to open The Park Stage. The band Two Dancers. will spend most of the summer touring UK and international festivals, including Luke Fitton Green Man and Bestival. At the time of writing, former student ALUMNI Luke Fitton is touring the world as guitarist Emily Lynn on Kylie Minogue’s record-breaking Popular Music alumna Emily Lynn is Aphrodite/Les Folies world tour. Prior currently touring the world with The to the three month Kylie tour, Luke was PROFILES Australian Pink Floyd. Having sold over regularly performing with BBC Sound of three million tickets in concerts that have 2011-nominated artist Clare McGuire. taken place in 35 countries, The Australian In 2009, Luke was recruited to the band Pink Floyd Show is rightfully hailed as Vagabond through auditions held at LCoM one of the most in demand touring entities by Xenomania records. The band reached currently operating. Having joined the tour Number 2 on iTunes with debut album, in early 2011, Emily has already performed You Don’t Know the Half of It, and at some of the world’s largest venues and performed at Glastonbury, Leeds Festival is due to tour the US for six weeks in and T4 on the Beach. Although the band October/November. Emily has worked split in early 2010, Luke continued to work with recording artists, choirs, gospel with Xenomania Records as songwriter groups and orchestras, often specialising and in-house musician. in a capella vocal techniques.

139 Photo: James Rhodes Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Piano/Keyboards Creative Musicianship Chantel McGregor Paul Thomas Saunders Popular Music Staff Listing Andrew Hickey GDPLM, CertEd Bhupinder Singh Chaggar BSc Once described as a “prodigy” by a major Popular Music graduate Paul Thomas Head of Undergraduate Studies Danny Cope BA label A&R head, blues guitarist Chantel Saunders has supported Joan As (Popular and Music Production) Voice Jason Ellis BA achieved a number of prizes from LCoM, Policewoman and Blue Roses on tour, Charlotte Orba MA, GCLCM Nicki Allan GCLCM, PGCE including the Leeds College of Music Prize performing at some of the UK’s most Kari Nergaard Bleivik BA, Morag Galloway BA, MMus for Outstanding Musicianship. Chantel iconic music venues. Paul headlined one Senior Lecturer (Specialist Study) PGDip, MMus Daniel Green BA gained a First Class Honours degree in of the stages at the 2011 Live at Leeds Danny Cope BA Dane Chalfin Dale Gutteridge BA, PGCE Popular Music in July 2009 and has gone music festival, alongside other headliners Senior Lecturer (Musicianship) Graham Saunders Jack Harbord BA on to develop a successful career on the including Pulled Apart by Horses, Aloe UK and International blues music scene. Blac and Ana Calvi. Paul’s single Lilac & Andrew West MA Specialist Study Andrew West MA She is now performing both solo and with Wisteria was released on limited edition Popular Music Tutors Composition Professional Practice her band, including a number of festivals CD as well as download through iTunes. Guitar Katie Chatburn BMus Christine Bates BMus, MA, PGCE throughout Europe. Her debut album, This will be followed by the release of Ulrich Elbracht Dip Danny Cope BA Simon Beddoe BA Like No Other was released this year and Paul's third EP entitled, The Lunar Ulrich Elbracht Dip tracks have received airplay on a number Veterans Guide to Re-entry, Johnny Flockton BA, ATCC, Brian Morrell Dip, CertEd, MA LGSM, PGCE of BBC Radio 2 specialist music shows. later in the year. Morag Galloway BA Bhupinder Singh Chaggar BSc Jiannis Pavlidis MMus Daniel Green BA Steve Turner View more alumni profiles at Dan McDougall Kristian Rozells BA Andrew Hickey GDPLM, CertEd www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM, Since graduating in 2010, Dan has of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter Electric Bass Edgar Jones BA FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA performed with the California-based for the most up-to-date alumni news. Colin Sutton BA, MMus Alistair Jowett BA, MA band Crown Jewel Defense. The band Kristian Rozells BA For the most up-to-date staff listing Drum kit supported All Time Low during UK and Andrew West MA please visit www.lcm.ac.uk European dates at the start of February Nick Katuszonek BA, MMus To contact a member of staff and headlined their own UK tour during Dave Walsh by email please use the format July 2011, with a number of gigs at O2 [email protected] Academies. Dan regularly plays with a number of other bands including Kid Cosmic – support act for OK GO in early 2011 – and Young Ideas, one of the bands featured on Leeds College of Music ‘Music Happens Here’ album. STAFF LISTING

141 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music offers a unique The course is designed to bring Higher Education environment for the together core musical skills with study of music production. It is the only contemporary music production conservatoire in the UK where music techniques ensuring students have producers can work alongside and the necessary proficiency and aptitude collaborate with such a diverse range for developing and sustaining a career of musicians and musical styles in the 21st century. Leeds College of (Classical, Jazz, Popular). Music also has a strong tradition of preparing students for post graduate Production at Leeds College of Music is studies and teacher training. seen as a highly creative pursuit where, through the use of specialist studio facilities The creative industries are rapidly and associated software, you will manage changing and require motivated, the production of original material working adaptable and skilled musicians and collaboratively and individually. producers; this progressive course allows both the acquisition of the specialist The Production pathway allows students skills required as well as providing a to develop the musical, production breadth of wider opportunities ensuring and personal skills required to realise you can work across range of industries production projects across a wide and genres. Integral to the course are range of musical genres. the links to the music industry. You will have access to staff, visiting professors, artists, songwriters and producers all of whom are active in the contemporary PRODUCTION music scene.

143 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 BA (HoNS) Music (Production) Duration Specialist Study Musicianship 3 years full-time In each year the Specialist Study The Musicianship strand consists of: The BA (Hons) Music (Production) degree strand consists of: UCAS Institution – Music Production Musicianship: consists of three strands (Specialist Study, Code – Specialist Study (Studio): Working Integrated core music skills including Musicianship and Professional Studies),  L30 and producing in the studios in theory and harmony, composing and which encourages specialism whilst offering small groups arranging, aural skills, production UCAS analysis and historical and opportunities for cross genre collaboration  – Group Study: Creating material in Course Code cultural studies and preparation for a career in the creative the Mac Labs using a variety of industries. Each strand continues through  W301 software packages – Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer Based Composition, Composition and all three years to enable you to fully Validated by – Specialist Projects: Intensive projects develop your skills in each area. Production for the Moving Image, The University which both support your specialist Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic of Bradford study and offer the opportunity to Composition and Musical Direction collaborate across genres Apply online at In years one and two you will study the In years one and two your specialist study specialist musicianship skills needed to www.ucas.ac.uk will focus on developing the musical, support your development as a music “My involvement with Leeds College of production and personal skills required producer in the 21st century. Core skills Music has brought me into contact with to plan and realise a variety of production will be learned through integrated projects projects. You will work in small groups which will enable you to apply fundamental both staff and students, and I’m always in well equipped studios recording and musical skills and knowledge to producing material and learning the relevant contemporary music. impressed by the level of enthusiasm, studio techniques using both hardware and software. In the final year you will focus on In years two and three option choices will which says a lot for the standards of your strengths working on an individual also give you the opportunity to apply your basis, towards a major final project musicianship skills in a range of cross teaching, and the inspiration that it reflecting your skills and interests as genre environments allowing you to obviously engenders.” a music producer. develop the broader musical skills essential to sustain a successful Group Study provides, in years one and portfolio career. Mick Glossop two, the opportunity to implement your Visiting Professor in Music Production creative ideas through a variety of software packages ranging from traditional DAW programmes such as Logic through to more live performance based programmes e.g. Ableton and Max MSP. In the final year you are able to bring all these skills together in order to produce a creative multi-disciplinary collaborative project.

145 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Professional Studies Admission Requirements The Professional Studies strand The normal entry requirements for consists of: this course is 240 points. – Working in the Creative Industries: 240 points is equivalent to grades of This year one module will introduce CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the you to the professional framework and BTEC National Diploma. Applicants mechanisms of the creative industries will be required to achieve a C grade as well as developing essential personal in Music if taking A2 levels. skills such as project management and learning literacies Applicants will also need a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above – Professional Studies Projects: In year including English Language. two you will have option choices that enable you to study a range of topics All applicants will need to demonstrate designed to help you explore potential through audition that they are of ABRSM career opportunities as well as Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their developing essential business and principal study instrument. All applicants marketing skills. In year three you will are also required to have ABRSM/London undertake a substantial independent College of Music Grade V theory or project in Community Music, Music equivalent. Please note these do not Journalism or Events Management count toward the 240 tariff points. All international students must have a Auditions and Interviews British Council English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0. If you are called for an audition or interview, you should ensure we receive the fee by the date specified in your offer of audition/interview letter and make every effort to attend. You must let us know well in advance if you are unable to attend on the designated day and we will endeavour to re-arrange the audition. Please note that we do not audition/interview every applicant but no applicant will be made an offer without being auditioned or interviewed. Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most up-to-date audition and interview requirements and guidelines. 147 Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Benjamin Gordon aka Benji Boko Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts Tom Bramley Chris Mayes-Wright DJ, producer and performer Benji Boko, (pictured) Recent Production graduate Tom Bramley Alumnus Chris Mayes-Wright was a 2008 graduate from the Production Multi-instrumentalists Katriona Gilmore secured a prestigious six-month internship appointed Artist and Media Relations programme, signed to Nightmares on Wax’s and Jamie Roberts graduated from the at the world famous Skyline Studios in Manager for Focusrite Audio Engineering Wax On record label in 2007 while still a Production degree in 2007 and have been New York, USA. The studio has worked in 2009. Prior to this, Chris was the student. His first single The Jungle VIP performing together on the folk scene since with some of the biggest names in music News Editor at Sound On Sound reached iTunes’ Top 20 Electronic music 2006. Having been recognised with several including David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Magazine, the world's premier music chart and was featured on the best selling accolades, including winning Bright Young Madonna, Miles Davis and Mariah Carey recording technology magazine. 2009 Wax On compilation CD. Benji Things and the New Roots Award in 2007, to name a few. Tom has been working released his debut album Beats, Treats and the duo released their self-penned debut under studio owner Jonathan Mover, a All Things Unique on Tru Thoughts Records album Shadows & Half Light in November producer/drummer/composer whose in June 2011. The first single to be lifted 2008. Katriona and Jamie were nominated credits range from Aretha Franklin, Shakira, from the LP is Where My Heart Is, for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Music Award in Alice Cooper and GTR to Joe Satriani, featuring Maxi Jazz (Faithless). 2010, a year that also saw the duo Fuel and Everlast. One of Tom’s first jobs complete a nationwide tour, land the at Skyline Studios was working with Christopher Mercer aka Rusko coveted opening slot on Fairport acclaimed musician Chick Corea. Convention's 2011 tour, and release Rusko, who is signed to Diplo’s Mad their much-anticipated second album, Decent record label, released his debut Up from the Deep. album O.M.G. in 2010, the same year he co-produced the third album from Grammy- nominated artist M.I.A. Rusko was also involved in the early stages of Britney Spears’ 2011 album Femme Fetale and has collaborated with Rihanna, TI and Cyprus Hill. As a songwriter, he has written forthcoming material for UK chart star Pixie Lott. Rusko has headlined over 50 shows in North America this year alone, and is due to co-headline a number of dates with Big Boi from OutKast.

ALUMNI PROFILES 149 Photo: Leah Carvell Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Musicianship (Production) Gavin Miller and Thomas Ragsdale Ed Spear Music Production Staff Listing Danny Cope BA Alumni Gavin Miller and Thomas Ragsdale BA Music Production graduate Ed Spear Head of Undergraduate Studies Craig Golding BA, PGCE are at the cutting edge of the UK electronic is currently working with some of biggest (Popular and Music Production) Alistair Jowett BA, MA music scene. As worriedaboutsatan, the stars in Blues. Ed relocated to Nashville Charlotte Orba MA, GCLCM duo released the single Heart Monitor in Tennessee, interning at the House of Blues Jez Prichatt BSc 2010, the follow-up to the band’s critically Studio where he has worked with Grammy Senior Lecturer in Music Mike Lehnert BA Production (Specialist Study) acclaimed debut album, Arrivals. Arrivals Award winning producers Mitch Dane and Brian Morrell Dip, CertEd, MA made a number of ‘End of Year’ charts Vance Powell (The Raconteurs, Buddy Guy, Craig Golding BA (Hons) PGCE Neil Myers Grad Dip LCM, MMus including The Silent Ballet’s albums of Built Blackbird Studios) on projects for The Senior Lecturer in Music Bhupinder Singh Chaggar BSc 2009 and the top 10 Drowned in Sound White Stripes, Blooddrunk Shenanigans Production (Musicianship) Poll. More recently the duo has become and Matthew Perryman-Jones. Ed is also Brian Morrell Dip, CertEd, MA Professional Practice Ghosting Season, a new project credited on the album from JJ Heller, US Christine Bates BMus, MA, PGCE concentrating on a different approach to iTunes’ No.1 singer songwriter of 2010, Course Leader, Foundation Brian Morrell Dip, CertEd, MA electronic music. Ghosting Season’s debut and is currently mixing her forthcoming Degree in Music Production video premiered on the NME website, a releases. With Vance Powell, Ed also Jez Pritchatt BSc Jez Prichatt BSc few months after the duo was named by tracked and assisted on Humming House’s Lecturer, Foundation Degree DiS as one of the bands ‘to watch’ in 2011. album and even starred in their video. in Music Production For the most up-to-date staff listing please visit www.lcm.ac.uk View more alumni profiles at Alexander MacDonald Halliday Ben McAvoy www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy BA, PGCert PAE To contact a member of staff Production graduate Ben McAvoy started of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter by email please use the format [email protected] his company WMP in 2007 to create music for the most up-to-date alumni news. Specialist Study (Production) composition and sound design for Paul Bailey BA, MA advertising, broadcast and moving image Lee Bloomfield BA, PGCE projects, and clients have included the Post Office, Imperial College London, Toshiba Jason Ellis BA and Leeds College of Music. Ben also Craig Golding BA, PGCE composed the music for short film CGI- Alexander MacDonald Halliday BA, Brows, winner of the People’s Choice PGCert PAE Award at the Virgin Media Shorts Alistair Jowett BA, MA Competition 2009. Ben, who has been Adam Martin BA, MA mentored by Rick Armstrong (ex Saatchi Neil Myers Grad Dip LCM, MMus Dubai), represented Leeds College of Music at the VentureFest University Bhupinder Singh Chaggar BSc Showcase in February 2010. STAFF LISTING 151 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music is unique in The combined course is ideal for musicians offering music courses across four who have a similar and appropriate pathways – Classical, Jazz, Production competency in two of the four specialist and Popular. In addition Leeds College of pathways (Classical, Jazz, Production Music is the only conservatoire in the UK and Popular) and wish to combine these where you can combine two specialisms specialisms within their degree. Leeds to pursue a broader curriculum. College of Music also has a strong tradition of preparing students for post graduate The combined pathway (BA (Hons) Music studies and teacher training. (Combined*) still allows you to develop the specific musical skills within your main focus of study (major), but also allows a formal development of your skills in a secondary area (minor). Whether majoring as a performer, composer or producer you will develop, in the appropriate genre, the creative and technical skills required for a sustained career in the 21st century. Your minor choice will then give you the opportunity to broaden your studies to include group study in another pathway.

COMBINED*

*Actual award title will reflect the major/ minor combination e.g. BA (Hons) Music (Classical with Production) 153 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Duration This Combined pathway requires you Specialist Projects: intensive projects BA (HoNS) Music (COMBINED*) to select a major and minor mode of which both support your specialist study 3 years full-time study within the Specialist Study strand. and offer the opportunity to collaborate The BA (Hons) Music (Combined*) degree Your major will relate to your Specialist across genres. UCAS Institution Study 1-2-1/Studio and your minor will consists of three strands (Specialist Study, Code The detail of the Specialist Study 1-2-1 Musicianship and Professional Studies).  relate to Group Study. The specialist L30 aspect of Musicianship will be taught and group study of each pathway can be Each strand continues through all three  within the same pathway as your chosen found in the appropriate specialist pathway years to enable you to fully develop UCAS major e.g. if you are a Production major (Classical, Jazz, Production and Popular). your skills in each area. Course Code you will attend Production musicianship W303 classes. Professional Studies is common Musicianship to all students. The Musicianship strand consists of: Validated by – Specialist Musicianship: Integrated The University Specialist Study of Bradford core music skills. You will study the Major (Specialist Study 1-2-1/Studio) same musicianship pathway as that Apply online at You will choose your major specialism from: of your major study. Please see the www.ucas.ac.uk appropriate specialist pathway – Performance (Classical, Jazz for details or Popular): your 1-2-1 lesson “I believe Leeds College of Music and supporting class OR – Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer Based Composition, Composition and is the best place to go in Europe. – Composition (Classical, Jazz Production for the Moving Image, or Popular): your 1-2-1 lesson Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic Leeds’ reputation is growing stronger and supporting class OR Composition and Musical Direction every year. If I were young and living – Production: working and producing In years one and two you will study the in the UK or Europe I would definitely in the studios in small groups specialist musicianship skills needed to support your development as a musician Minor (Group Study) favour Leeds over Berklee.” in the 21st century. Core skills will be You will choose your minor specialism from: learned through integrated projects which Dominic Miller will enable you to apply fundamental – Jazz Group Study: small combos/ Sting’s guitarist musical skills and knowledge to your ensembles OR specialist area of music. – Classical Group Study: small In years two and three option choices ensembles OR will also give you the opportunity to apply – Popular Group Study: small your musicianship skills in a range of cross pop bands OR genre environments allowing you to develop the broader musical skills essential to – Production Group Study creating sustain a successful portfolio career. material in the Mac labs using a *Actual award title will variety of software packages reflect the major/ minor combination e.g BA (Hons) Music (Classical with Production) 155 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Professional Studies Admission Requirements The Professional Studies strand The normal entry requirements for this consists of: course is 240 points. – Working in the Creative Industries: 240 points is equivalent to grades of This year one module will introduce CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC you to the professional framework and National Diploma. Applicants will be mechanisms of the creative industries required to achieve a C grade in Music as well as developing essential if taking A2 levels. personal skills such as project management and learning literacies Applicants will also need a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including – Professional Studies Projects: English Language. In year two you will have option choices that enable you to study a All applicants will need to demonstrate range of topics designed to help you through audition that they are of ABRSM explore potential career opportunities Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their as well as developing essential principal study instrument. All applicants business and marketing skills. are also required to have ABRSM/London In year three you will undertake College of Music Grade V theory or a substantial independent project equivalent. Please note these do not count toward the 240 tariff points. Auditions and Interviews All international students must have a British Council English Language Testing If you are called for an audition or interview, System (IELTS) score of 6.0. you should ensure we receive the fee by the date specified in your offer of audition/ interview letter and make every effort to attend. You must let us know well in advance if you are unable to attend on the designated day and we will endeavour to re-arrange the audition. Please note that we do not audition/interview every applicant but no applicant will be made an offer without being auditioned or interviewed. Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most up-to-date audition and interview requirements and guidelines.

157 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music aims to be the Leeds College of Music will make available Conservatoire of choice for forward- 30 additional places for 2012/13, across thinking musicians. LCoM has a the BA Music (Popular) and BA Music pioneering approach to training the (Production) pathways, for students musicians of the future, and remains who wish to enrol on an Accelerated responsive to the changing needs of the Degree programme. profession and employers. We are delighted to announce a new development The college is experiencing a substantial in our Higher Education portfolio. increase in demand for these pathways and the Accelerated Degree will make available additional places that would not be available on the three year BA (Hons) Music programme.

ACCELERATED

159 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 The two-year BA (Hons) Music Duration Popular Pathway BA (HoNS) ACCELERATED (Accelerated) is achieved using the (POPULAR & PRODUCTION PATHWAYS) 2 years full-time summer vacation periods as a third The first year focuses on the fundamental term/trimester. principles, techniques and processes The Accelerated Degree will provide  UCAS Institution relating to the performance, creation students with the opportunity to complete Code The course will allow students to fast-track and study of popular music. You will L30 their career by obtaining a full honours study musical works in an integrated and a FULL Honours degree over two years rather  degree in two years. This has significant informed way through performance and than three. This enables students who are UCAS benefits to students, including the the application of theory and harmony, committed to an intensive, accelerated learning Course Code opportunity to: core music skills and academic studies. programme to gain a year on their peers,  W307 – earn a full year's salary when other Exploring these topics will allow students to recover a gap year or to change career students are still studying to discover their creative voice with an Awarded by emphasis on innovation. Understanding direction quickly. – be earlier into the job market and a Leeds College  the principles and context of the creative year higher up the career ladder of Music industries will assist you in the exploration of potential career opportunities. – demonstrate a "get-ahead" ethos by Apply online at having gained a fast-track degree In addition to continuing your studies www.ucas.ac.uk in performance, composition, core – reduce accommodation and living musicianship and academic skills, you costs by up to a third will have the opportunity to undertake more specialised areas of study such as Songwriting, Arranging, Stagecraft, Ensemble Skills and Teaching. In semester two there will be the opportunity to study related topics such as Journalism, Sound for Moving Image, Music and Technology, Improvisation, Studio Techniques, Marketing, Contemporary Composition "Leeds College of Music provides an and Improvisation. excellent environment for musicians to In the final year of the course, you will focus on your strengths within your develop, mature and learn across all specialist area, working towards a major aspects of music, including the business final performance or significant portfolio of compositions. You will also extend your and management arena. The college is  studies in musicianship, allowing you to apply your skills at an advanced level. not only focused on educating for the  The professional practice strand will now, but also works as a launch pad  allow you to undertake an appropriate placement/project within the creative for students in to professional life." industries.

Joel Harrison (Former A&R Manager, Island Records), Visiting Professor in Music Production 161 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Production Pathway Assessment The first year focuses on the fundamental Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for principles, techniques and processes assessment details. relating to the study of creative music production. You will study production Admission Requirements processes and techniques in an integrated and informed way through the application The normal entry requirement for this of theory and harmony, core music skills course is 240 points. and academic studies. Exploring these 240 points is equivalent to grades of CCC topics will allow students to discover their at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC creative voice with an emphasis on National Diploma. Applicants will be innovation. Understanding the principles required to achieve a C grade in Music/ and context of the creative industries Music Technology if taking A2 levels. will assist you in the exploration of Applicants will also need a minimum of potential career opportunities. 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including In addition to continuing your studies English Language. in creative production, you will have the All applicants are required to have opportunity to undertake more specialised ABRSM/London College of Music Popular areas of study such as Mastering, Music Grade V theory or equivalent. Electronic Music, Music and Media, Please note these do not count and Teaching. Additionally in semester toward the 240 tariff points. two there will be the opportunity to study related topics such as Journalism, Improvisation, Marketing, Contemporary Audition/Interview Composition and Studio Musicianship. For 2012 entry auditions will take place as a two phase process. Eligible applicants In the final year of the course, you will will be invited to submit a DVD recording focus on your strengths within your for initial assessment, following which specialist area, working towards a shortlisted candidates will be invited significant production portfolio. You will to attend an audition at Leeds also extend your studies in musicianship, College of Music. allowing you to apply your skills at an advanced level. The professional practice strand will allow you to undertake an appropriate placement/project within the creative industries.

163 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Studying a Foundation Degree in Music This Foundation Degree aims to equip Production at Leeds College of Music you with the vocational skills needed to allows for a unique experience. As the enter the workplace and develop the only conservatoire in the UK to offer such musical, technical and professional skills diverse specialisms, music producers needed to survive in the competitive world have the opportunity to work alongside, of the creative industries via a practical and collaborate with, a diverse range of and progressive curriculum. Not only will musicians and musical styles. The course the course reflect current industry practice is taken as either two-year full-time or but you will also complete, as a part of four-year part time. your course, a work placement in an appropriate area of the industry.

FOUNDATION DEGREE IN MUSIC PRODUCTION

165 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Duration You will work in small groups, in well Alongside these modules you will conceive, FM Pd uSIC roduction equipped studios using appropriate develop and produce a marketable 2 years full-time hardware and software as well as production project demonstrating both The FD Music Production is a two year course 4 years part-time developing the musical skills which allow the music production skills and knowledge you to compose and realise both your of the creative industries that you have and consists of three strands (Specialist Study, UCAS Institution Musicianship and Professional Studies).  original material as well as working to gained throughout the course. Code commercial and professional briefs. Each strand continues through both years  L30 Students will also have the opportunity Musicianship and is designed to develop your knowledge, to learn and seek advice from a variety understanding and skills in Music Production UCAS of industry specialists, with whom the The Musicianship strand consists of through the integration of theory and practice Course Code course has a close relationship. integrated core music skills including theory W306 and harmony, composing and arranging, and within a vocational context. aural skills, production analysis and Specialist Study Validated by historical and cultural studies. The module Specialist Study strand consists of: will be project based and allow you to The University develop the appropriate musical skills to of Bradford – Practical Audio Production: Working write and produce music across a range and producing in the recording Apply online at of styles from contemporary song writing studios in small groups to producing music and sound for the www.ucas.ac.uk – Software Environments: Creating and moving image. In year two there will be editing material in the Mac suites, an opportunity for some specialism in using a variety of software packages the areas that are related to your Independent Project. – Independent Project: A marketable music production project devised and created by yourself – Specialist Projects: Intensive projects “Leeds College of Music gives students the which both support your specialist creative, vibrant and diverse atmosphere study and offer the opportunity to they need to develop as artists. It also has collaborate across genres In year one you will learn, through practical strong, relevant and up-to-date links with application, the fundamentals of music the industry that prepares students for the production both in the studio and through Mac based software packages (e.g. Logic, music business in the real world. LCoM  Pro Tools etc). The work will be project is run by music people for music people; based and designed to develop the skills necessary to see a project through from they prove time and again that they know beginning to end. In year two you will what students need to succeed in this choose to focus on either Practical Audio Production or Software Environments competitive but rewarding career.” allowing to you start to specialise in an area of your interest and develop Charlie Russell a portfolio of creative work. Producer Jamiroquai ‘Rock Dust Light Star’ 167 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Professional Studies Admission Requirements The Professional Studies strand The normal entry requirements for this consists of: course is 240 points. – Working in the Creative Industries: 240 points is equivalent to grades of This year one module will introduce CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC you to the professional framework and National Diploma. Applicants will be mechanisms of the creative industries required to achieve a C grade in as well as developing essential personal Music if taking A2 levels. skills such as project management and learning literacies Applicants will also need a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including – Professional Studies Projects: In year two English Language. you will have option choices that enable you to study a range of topics designed All applicants will need to demonstrate to help you explore potential career through audition that they are of ABRSM opportunities as well as developing Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their essential business and marketing principal study instrument. All applicants skills. In year three you will undertake are also required to have ABRSM/London a substantial independent project in College of Music Grade V theory or Community Music, Music Journalism equivalent. Please note these do or Events Management not count toward the 240 tariff points. Combined with the other strands and the All international students must have a British work placement this will afford you the Council English Language Testing System opportunity to recognise your own strengths (IELTS) score of 6.0. and begin to establish a career in an appropriate area of the industry. Auditions and Interviews If you are called for an audition or interview, Progression to BA (Hons) you should ensure we receive the fee by the Music (Production) date specified in your offer of audition/ Upon successful completion of the interview letter and make every effort Foundation Degree students may apply to to attend. undertake an additional one year full-time You must let us know well in advance if you or two years part-time study to achieve a are unable to attend on the designated day BA (Hons) Music (Production). You will and we will endeavour to re-arrange the continue to develop the practical skills audition. Please note that we do not acquired on the Foundation Degree, audition/interview every applicant but but in the context of more focused no applicant will be made an offer without academic and creative study. being auditioned or interviewed. Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most up-to-date audition and interview requirements and guidelines. 169 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Amy Felton Joe Thwaites Amy Felton graduated from the Foundation Foundation Degree graduate Joe Thwaites Degree in 2006 and went on to gain work was named winner of the 2010 GDC experience with several film and post- Game Audio Network Guild ‘Composer’s production studios based in London, Challenge’. As a finalist Joe was invited to including Twickenham Film Studios and talk at the Game Developers Conference Goldcrest Post Production Facilities, where (GDC) in San Francisco, in March 2010. she assisted during ADR recording sessions Joe spoke about the music design process for the 2007 Colin Firth film The Last in games, focusing on how to compose ‘on Legion. Now working freelance in the UK your feet’ whilst addressing important game film industry, Amy has sound production design dilemmas. The GDC is the world’s credits on three films in the Harry Potter largest professionals-only game industry series and The Chronicles of Narnia: event attracting over 17,000 attendees. Prince Caspian. Joe is a founder of Freak Audio alongside fellow graduate Benjamin Ziapour. Jonathan McLeod (pictured) View more alumni profiles at Jonathan McLeod, a FD/BA graduate, www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy was announced winner of the 2008 Neville of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter Street Light and Sound Project, a Yorkshire for the most up-to-date alumni news. competition aimed at showcasing new sound works by emergent artists. Jonathan, a sonic artist, sound designer and composer, launched his winning sound installation in Leeds in October 2008. In September 2009, Jonathan presented a mixed media sound and sculpture installation as part of Expo Leeds festival. Jonathan has since been involved in theatre projects as a musical director and sound designer and has also showcased two sonic ALUMNI art installations, most notably as part of the ‘Klanging Banging’ project in Leeds. PROFILES

Staff listing To view a list of Music Production and Foundation Degree staff please turn to page 151 171 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC

173 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC Duration What the course offers Admission Requirements 1 year full-time – Study in and across any of the specialist Five GCSEs or equivalent passed at a This intensive one year course is intended to (start dates in pathways (Classical, Jazz, Popular minimum grade C or above. These should help students develop as versatile performers, September and and Production) include Maths and English Language. February) composers or producers. It is designed to – Individual instrumental/composition Students will usually also be educated provide students with the necessary skills September intake: lessons with specialist tutors for to A-Level standard or equivalent UK and knowledge for successful degree level September - May performers/composers or overseas qualifications. study at a specialist music institution. February intake: – Studio based small group tuition with Mature students without these February - January specialist tutors for Production students qualifications, but considerable relevant With guidance from our specialist tutors, experience, are welcome to apply. you choose the modules that interest you UCAS Institution – Individually tailored optional modules Code and construct an individual programme – Access to highly specialist facilities International Applicants that is both challenging and stimulating. L30 – Regular specialist workshops and For students living outside the UK, the By the end of the course you will be fully UCAS masterclasses same criteria apply, but we recognise a Course Code prepared, confident and ready to tackle  – Guaranteed audition/interview for any wide variety of qualifications obtained the demands of undergraduate degree  W308 of the LCoM's undergraduate courses overseas and are able to translate overseas grades and transcripts to UK equivalents. study in music. Apply online at – Start dates in September and February If English is not the first language, students www.ucas.ac.uk – Evening delivery for February start may be asked at interview or audition stage to provide evidence of their linguistic ability. – Preparation for graded examinations International students whose first language (practical and theory) is not English will be required to achieve an IELTS test score of at least band 6. – Weekly individual tutorials However, it will also be possible for Students who successfully complete the students to access appropriate language course are awarded the Leeds College of classes in order to further develop both Music Foundation Certificate in Music. written and spoken language skills.

Auditions and Interviews If you are called for an audition or interview, you should make every effort to attend. In the most exceptional circumstances you can request to rearrange your audition or interview but we cannot guarantee we can offer an alternative date and reserve the right to refuse your request.

175 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 The following courses must be Each college/university and each course When can I start applying? applied for through UCAS: has a code, which must be clearly entered For entry in September 2012, submit on the relevant UCAS form. The UCAS BA (Hons) Music  your online application form to UCAS code for Leeds College of Music is LCM (Classical) (W300) after 1 September 2011 and before L30. The codes for our courses are given 15 January 2012. opposite the individual course entries in BA (Hons) Music  Please note we only accept applications the prospectus. (Jazz) (W341) for the current year of entry. If you have When you have completed your online BA (Hons) Music  exceptional circumstances that support a application form, send your application request for deferred entry, please contact online to your referee who will check and (Popular)  the admissions team. (W302) approve your application and complete For more detailed information please your reference. BA (Hons) Music  visit www.ucas.ac.uk Your referee will approve the reference (Production)  and send it to UCAS, who will then (W301) How to apply through UCAS process your application. BA (Hons) Music You will need to use the UCAS online Please note that the UCAS Fee for application system, Apply. Apply is 2012 entry will be £22.00. (Combined) (W303) a secure, web based application system, which is available 24 hours a day. The fees paid to UCAS do not include the BA (Hons) Music Leeds College of Music interview/audition (Accelerated) (W307) HOW The registration process generates fee. If selected for pre-screening you will a username and you create your own be requested to pay the interview/audition Foundation Degree  password, which you need to log in fee of £50; this includes the interview/ in Music Production TO APPLY to your application. audition fee if selected for an interview/ (W306) You should obtain a ‘buzzword’ from your audition at Leeds College of Music. Foundation Certificate  school or college if you are still studying there. When you enter this buzzword in Music (W308) during the registration process, it links Leeds College of Music UCAS your application to your school so that Course Code: LCM L30 your tutor can write your reference. If you’re applying as an individual, i.e. not through a school, college or centre, you will need to answer a few questions to confirm your eligibility before you can start your application.

177 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Offers Direct Entry and Applications to Publicly Funded Courses Most offers are made conditional upon you transfer from another institution Undergraduate Degree achieving a specified level in any examinations Applications can be considered for Home and EU students £9000 you are about to take. If you have received entry directly into the second year of a conditional offer, the final stage in the undergraduate courses. You must have International students (non-EU) £10,930* selection process is when we receive your completed the first year of a related course Channel Isles and Isle of Man £10,930* examination results in August 2012. already and covered sufficient material to Audition fee £50* ensure that you will be able to make a If you are holding a firm offer, and you have smooth transition when you embark on Foundation Degree (Fees shown are per year) met the conditions of the offer, your place your studies with us. will be confirmed automatically via UCAS. Home and EU students (full-time) £9000 To apply for a transfer, you must be Home and EU students (part-time) TBC If you have not met the conditions, you a current student. If you have already International students (non-EU) (full-time) £10,930* may still be offered a place on your withdrawn from a course or left the chosen course. Please contact the Senior Channel Isles and Isle of Man £10,930* institution at which you were studying, Audition fee £50* Admissions and Enrolment Officer (HE) you will have to submit a new application on 0113 222 3420 for the final decision for entry into the first year via UCAS. or email [email protected] Full Cost Courses If you think you are eligible for a Course Accelerated Degree Auditions and Interviews Transfer, please contact Course Enquiries for all courses on 0113 222 3416 to discuss your Home, EU and International students £18,000* full course position. Channel Isles and Isle of Man £18,000* full course If you are called for an audition or interview, Audition fee £50* full course you should make every effort to attend. UCAS Extra In the most exceptional circumstances Leeds College of Music Foundation Certificate you can request to rearrange your audition The purpose of the Extra procedure is to or interview but we cannot guarantee we give applicants who have used all choices Home and EU students £7000* full course can offer an alternative date and reserve but are holding no offers the opportunity of International students (non-EU) £10,000* full course F eES & the right to refuse your request. Included making a further application or applications Channel Isles and Isle of Man £10,000* full course with your offer of audition/interview letter and receiving an offer before results are are details of overnight accommodation published and Clearing begins. Eligible Students who enrol on the Funding should you live some distance away. applicants automatically receive Extra information direct from UCAS and Extra Accelerated Degree or Foundation Please note that we do not audition/ vacancies also appear on the UCAS Certificate will not be eligible to interview every applicant but no applicant website. Extra operates from the end of receive funding through the Student will be made an offer without being February until the first week of July. Loans Company. Students must auditioned or interviewed. be self-funded. More information regarding course Fees marked * are for 2011 entry and may specific interview/audition requirements be subject to an increase for 2012 entry. can be found at www.lcm.ac.uk, in All fees shown are subject to annual the relevant course sections of this increase in line with the permitted level. prospectus or contact Course Enquiries on 0113 222 3416 or email Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for updated [email protected] fee information. 179 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Definition of a ‘Home’ student Payment of Tuition Fees – Payment of Tuition Fees – Maintenance Loans In order to be considered a ‘Home’ Full-time students Part-time students Loans for living costs are available student, you will need to meet the The following information does not For those opting to study on the to full-time students. The maximum loan UK residence requirements. This does apply to full cost courses (Accelerated Foundation Degree on a part-time basis for a student living away from home is not relate directly to your nationality. Degree/Foundation Certificate), which (i.e. 50% of full-time, taking four years to £5,500. 72% of this amount is available to This means that, very broadly, you must are not eligible for student funding. complete) the arrangements for fees are all students, whilst the remaining 28% is have been living legally in the UK, Channel not yet determined at the time of writing. subject to the household income Most students will not have to pay their Isles or Isle of Man for the three years assessment. For students who receive the Tuition Fees before or whilst they are prior to the start of the course. You must Maintenance Grant, the loan is reduced studying. All eligible full time Home and Help with living costs (Full-time Home have settled status within the meaning accordingly, i.e. the lower the household EU students may apply for a Tuition Fee students only) of the Immigration Act 1971. income, the lower the amount of funding Loan from the Student Loan Company. Maintenance grants available which has to be repaid. If you are from outside the EU, then the The fee will then be paid directly to Leeds residence must have been for purposes Non-repayable grants are available College of Music on behalf of the student. other than education. There are specific to students with a household income of Additional help may be For information about repayment of Tuition rules for Asylum Seekers and members up to around £42,600 to help pay for available for students with Fee Loans, please see page 182. of the Armed Forces. The decision about essential costs such as accommodation, specific circumstances: whether you are eligible for student Students who choose not to take a food, books and travel. The maximum – Students with dependent children can support is made by Student Finance Tuition Fee Loan will be invoiced for the grant payable is £3,250 for students apply for a Parents Learning Allowance England, not Leeds College of Music. full amount, with payment due in full with household incomes under £25,000 and a Childcare Grant. If there is any doubt, we will make the before 1st December. in the previous tax year. Partial grants, decision about whether a student is determined on a sliding scale, are available – Students with an adult dependant can charged the ‘Home’ or International fee Residents of other EU countries outside to students with household incomes apply for an Adult Dependants Grant. the UK can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, rate. This will be based upon the same between around £25,000 and £42,600. – Students with a disability or a specific but are not eligible for any of the support criteria as that used for student support. For an illustration of how much you might learning difficulty can apply for the for living costs. receive please see page 184. Disabled Students Allowance, to help Fees, loans and grants are subject Students who have an underlying with any extra costs incurred whilst to annual inflationary increases. entitlement to certain means tested studying as a direct result of a disability. benefits i.e. Income Support for those – Students who get into financial difficulty with dependent children, may receive whilst studying may be eligible for some a Special Support Grant instead extra help from the Access to Learning of a Maintenance Grant. This is not Fund, a hardship fund administered taken into account when being directly by Leeds College of Music. assessed for benefits. Further information is available from www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

181 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 In addition to the statutory funding Repayment of Tuition Fee Loans Useful Contacts Applicants Bursary and Maintenance Loans for student finance available, Leeds College of Music provides a range of additional Scholarships and Leeds College of Music will provide No matter how much you owe, you will The information described on the previous Bursaries to ensure that no applicant is assistance to applicants from lower income only pay back according to how much pages applies to students who are normally deterred from applying for financial households, to ensure that no applicant you earn above the first £21,000 per year. resident in England. The rules vary slightly reasons. We encourage applications is deterred on the grounds of cost from Loans are paid back at the rate of 9% of for students who are from Northern from those interested in shortage areas submitting a portfolio, or attending an your income above the first £21,000. Ireland, Scotland or Wales – please see or from groups that are underrepresented audition or interview at the College. If your income is below £21,000 you will the websites listed below for the latest at Leeds College of Music. This will take the form of a refund of not need to pay anything back. The loans information. reasonable travelling expenses and the attract an interest rate linked to inflation, Please note that the Applicants portfolio screening/audition fee to all so the amount you repay will be broadly England Bursary, Leeds College of Music applicants (Home students only) who the same as what you borrowed in real www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Bursary and the National Scholarship have been, or are currently, in receipt are only available to undergraduate terms. Repayments are made automatically Wales of a full Education Maintenance Allowance, students on publicly funded courses. through the tax system and the www.learning.wales.gov.uk/students full Adult Learning Grant, or who are Government will write off any outstanding Students who enrol on the from a household that is in receipt of Scotland balance (except arrears) after 30 years. Accelerated Degree or Foundation income related benefits. Application www.saas.gov.uk Certificate will not be eligible to forms for this are sent with the audition/interview invitation. How and when to apply for Northern Ireland receive funding through the Student Student Support www.delni.gov.uk/studentsupport Loans Company and must be For 2012 entry, the quickest and easiest entirely self-funded. Non-UK EU country way to apply for Student Support (Grants, www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk/eu Maintenance Loans and Tuition Fee Loans) is online at www.direct.gov.uk/ studentfinance Previous Study You can start applying from around Eligibility for Student Support may be January 2012 and you can set up affected if you have been in Higher and maintain all your information online. Education before, regardless of the If you wish to apply for the full income amount of support you received. assessed support, your parents or partner If you already hold an equivalent level will need to set up a ‘sponsors’ account qualification, you cannot receive funding where they can enter their own details to do another course at the same level and and information about their income. you may also be charged the full cost of the course, (i.e. the same tuition fee as International students). If you think you may be affected by this, please contact S cHOLARSHIPS the Fees and Funding Manager at Leeds College of Music on 0113 222 3419 for further advice. & Bursaries

183 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 The Scholarships from the Foundation Leeds College of Music Bursary The National Scholarship Programme The Alan Hawkshaw Foundation Scholarship provide young musicians with opportunities Leeds College of Music will provide an The Government has announced a new that would not otherwise be open to them. annual Bursary to ‘Home’ students whose additional programme of funding to benefit Three Scholarships of £1,500 per year The Alan Hawkshaw Foundation residual household income is below about students entering Higher Education from are awarded to support gifted students Scholarship is open to ‘Home’ £42,600. The information about household 2012 onwards. There will be several on the BA Music (Classical) and (Jazz) students only. income is obtained through the financial Scholarships to the value of £3,000 each pathways. Awards are made to students assessment which is undertaken in order for one year, for applicants with a household studying the following principal to receive the maintenance grant and loan. income of under £25,000. Other eligibility The Reuben Vincent instruments: trombone, tuba, bassoon, Trombone Scholarship Students will not need to undergo another criteria have yet to be decided. Please see French horn, oboe, double bass and piano. means test. You do not need to apply for the website for updated information. Selection for these scholarships will be Two scholarships of £2,000 each are the Leeds College of Music Bursary – on the basis of musical and academic available for principal jazz trombone we will calculate your entitlement Excellence Scholarships ability, and potential. Applicants should players, for the purchase of a new automatically. instrument. These are in memory of Leeds College of Music will award up to submit a letter of application to the HE Reuben Vincent, who was an However, you and your parents must give three scholarships annually, to outstanding Admissions department after submitting accomplished jazz trombonist and permission for the data submitted for your applicants who demonstrate excellent their UCAS form. businessman. The Reuben Vincent Student Support application to be shared potential at application and interview/audition. In the event that there are more than three Trombone Scholarship is open to with us. The bursary will be paid in two These will be available to all undergraduate suitable candidates, priority will be given to ‘Home’ and EU students only. instalments. applicants to the value of £9,000 per year those from the lowest income households. for up to 3 years, subject to annual review. The exact amounts of bursary payable are Please note that students may only receive This will take the form of full fee remission Alan Hawkshaw is a successful composer under review at the time of writing, but up a scholarship from one category, although for Home/EU students and partial remission of television/film scores and he received to date information will be available on the eligibility for the Leeds College of Music for International applicants, who will need to the Ivor Novello Award for Best Film LCoM website. Bursary will not be affected. pay the difference in the fee. Score in 1979. Having worked with leading artists such as Tom Jones, Cliff Richard and Dusty Springfield, New for 2012 he developed his career further by Leeds College of Music will also be offering composing iconic theme tunes for the following Scholarships for 2012 entry: Grange Hill, Grandstand, Channel 4 Leeds Cathedral Choral Scholarship Residual Maintenance Maintenance Leeds College Total amount News and Countdown. Leeds Cathedral Organ Scholarship Household Grant Loan of Music Bursary available for His composition The Champ is one of Income living costs Yorkshire Philharmonic the most widely sampled and emulated Choral Scholarship £25,000 or less £3,250 £3,875 £2,000 £9,125 in hip-hop and rap music, appearing on £30,000 £2,341 £4,330 £1,500 £8,171 tracks by DJ Shadow, De La Soul, Information about these new scholarships £35,000 £1,432 £4,784 £1,500 £7,716 Beastie Boys and 2 Many DJs. will be available at Open Days and at www.lcm.ac.uk £40,000 £523 £5,239 £1,500 £7,262 The Alan Hawkshaw Foundation has been £45,000 £0 £5,288 £0 £5,288 established to put investment back into the £50,000 £0 £4,788 £0 £4,788 industry by supporting gifted musicians. £62,500 £0 £3,575 £0 £3,575

**Figures are provisional and are subject to approval by Governors and The Office for Fair Access, and could change. 185 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Leeds College of Music occupies modern Student Support Unit Counselling Student Liaison purpose built premises, with lift access to all The Student Support Unit offers Whilst you’re studying at Leeds College of The Student Liaison Officer organises and floors and wheelchair access to all facilities. information, advice and guidance on a Music you may find yourself experiencing promotes extra curricular opportunities to A rest room is provided for the use of anyone range of matters, with the aim of ensuring some, or all of the pressures of student life full time students. These include music and who needs to take medication in private, take that you can achieve the most during – including academic achievement, lack social activities, charity fundraising and time out to rest or relax or is taken ill. your time at Leeds College of Music. of money, homesickness, coping with volunteering opportunities. The Student Professional staff can support and the pressure of studying with a learning Liaison Officer also supports the Student Copies of the Disability Statement, which gives advise you on the following: difficulty or disability, combining work and Union in their activities and campaigns. more detail on the support available, can be study or making new friends. obtained from the Student Disability Advisor. – Accommodation All information is available in alternative Support for Students with Disabilities – Funding and Finance Studying music at a specialist college formats on request. can also bring its own stresses – anxieties and Learning Difficulties – Health and Welfare about performance, injury and competitive Leeds College of Music has a diverse student – Counselling feelings. These pressures, or coping population and welcomes applications from Learning Support – Careers with a crisis such as the break up of a students with disabilities. We are committed to Leeds College of Music is able to offer Learning Support where required. The support – Disability Support relationship, bereavement or pregnancy, providing specific support for students with can sometimes develop into a major disabilities and we encourage you to declare provided can include help with developing – International student issues preoccupation, affecting your sense your disability or any additional support needs numeracy and literacy skills, time management of wellbeing. you may have. and organisation, essay writing, and support Supporting and Safeguarding with researching and completing assignments. The Student Support Unit also has two The Student Disability Advisor offers a range your Wellbeing Specialist diagnostic assessment for dyslexia qualified and experienced Counsellors who of advice and support throughout the is available, where appropriate. Leeds College of Music is committed offer a confidential service to any student application process and for the duration to the welfare and safeguarding of all in need of a listening ear. We also provide of your course. This includes: its learners, and there are designated advice and information on health and Visiting Leeds College of Music – Advice on specialist equipment members of staff who will deal with welfare issues, through a drop-in service Potential applicants are encouraged to visit, any concerns about a young or or by appointment. – Assistance with applying for the Disabled either on our Open Days or by prior vulnerable student. Students Allowance arrangement with the Student Disability Advisor for those who wish to discuss their – Access to special arrangements for individual support needs in more detail. examinations and assessments The Student Disability Advisor can also – Individual support and guidance make special arrangements for any support you may need at audition and interview. For further information, please A dVICE contact the Student Disability Advisor on 0113 222 3421. & Support

187 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 Most new students live at Joseph – Each room has an en-suite shower, Joseph Stones House is owned and toilet and basin managed by UNITE, a specialist Stones House in their first year.  student accommodation provider. – Shared kitchen per flat with storage, www.unite-students.com This is a nine-storey purpose built cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer student housing complex adjoining – Shared large seating area per flat with Other accommodation options sofas and coffee tables the college building. The complex There are several other options for those comprises 191 single study bedrooms, – Common Room with Sky TV, pool table, unable to live at Joseph Stones House, vending machines, payphone or who do not wish to. Some students all with en-suite facilities, clustered  choose to live in other privately run Halls in flats with shared kitchen and living – On-site laundry facilities of Residence, or in shared houses or flats – Basic contents insurance included in the student areas of Hyde Park and spaces. There are also nine self Headingley. – All rooms have Broadband Internet contained studios, with their own connection To research other accommodation options kitchen areas. we strongly recommend that you use – Secure entry system, with 24 hour UNIPOL Student Homes. They are a helpline well established, not-for-profit student – Great views over the city accommodation bureau based in the city. – A few minutes walking distance to They are funded partially by the the city centre universities and colleges in Leeds and offer a free, comprehensive and impartial – Bars, restaurants and live music venues service to Leeds students, to enable on your doorstep them to find good quality accommodation in a hall, shared house or bedsit. – Live with over 180 other new students www.unipol.leeds.ac.uk at the College! The average rent for a shared house in The majority of rooms in Joseph Stones Leeds is approximately £68 per person House are around £113 per week for a per week (based on four people sharing). 43 week contract. This price includes Utility bills will be extra. Contracts are utility costs, internet and basic insurance. normally for 52 weeks. Details of how to apply for a room in Privately run Halls of Residence Joseph Stones House and an application will vary, but all the utility costs are A cCOMModation form can be downloaded from normally included. For further information www.lcm.ac.uk about accommodation, please contact the Disabled students with specific Student Welfare, Accommodation and accommodation needs are encouraged International Advisor on 0113 222 3514 to contact the Student Accommodation or UNIPOL on 0113 243 0169. Advisor on 0113 222 3514, as soon as possible. 189 Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13 On a map of Britain, Leeds  By Road Car Parking By Air is at the centre. Leeds is 300 Leeds is located at the crossroads Please note the college does not have any car Leeds has its own airport, Leeds Bradford kilometres from London, and of the M62 and the M1, and just a few parking space. We recommend that visitors International Airport. almost the same distance from kilometres from the A1. When entering the use the multi-storey car park on Harper Street City, follow the brown road signs for ‘West near Leeds Kirkgate Market. There are A regular bus service operates to and from Edinburgh, standing midway Leeds City Railway Station. Journey time between Hull in the east and Yorkshire Playhouse’ at Quarry Hill, just off 10,000 car park spaces in Leeds. the A64 York Road in the centre of Leeds, is approximately thirty minutes. Flights Liverpool in the west. operate to and from London, Amsterdam, or you can follow the City Centre Loop signs. By Train Major attractions, including the West Yorkshire Brussels, Dublin and Paris Charles de Leeds has excellent links to the Playhouse, are identified on the Loop signs. Leeds City Station, situated on New Station Gaulle Airport as well as many other major rest of the UK via the M1 and The College is at Loop Junction 12. Street, is approximately a ten minute walk European cities. Manchester Airport is the A1. An hourly train service from Leeds College of Music. within an hour from Leeds by rail. Trains run 24 hours a day every 80 minutes. reaches London in two hours. By Coach The central Bus and Coach station is opposite Travel and Tourist Information Centre the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and two Gateway Yorkshire, Regional minutes from Leeds College of Music. Travel & Tourism Centre, Leeds Regular services operate from Hull, City Station, Leeds LS1 1PL London and Manchester Airport. Telephone: 0113 242 5242 HOW TO

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