Undergraduate Prospectus 2012/13
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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 “Thisyearwearedelightedto The organisation is looking forward to belaunchingournewBAMusic becoming an All-Steinway School in honourscoursewithpathways September 2011 - the only English YOUR SUCCESS inclassicalmusic,jazz,popular conservatoire to hold this coveted status, musicandmusicproduction, and one of only two in the UK. We are also investing in an SSL G-series based andacombinedstudiespathway, production studio for the beginning of the “AstheUK’sleadingprogressive offeringhighqualitytraining 2011/12 academic year, which, again, conservatoire LeedsCollege withafocusonpracticalprojects will be unique in the sector. ofMusicpreparesmusicians andcollaborativework.” Our various activities make an important forsuccessfulcareersinthe We have also revised our other HE courses contribution to the city’s vibrant cultural life; 21stcentury.” 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, “LeedsCollegeofMusicisa and versatility, provide excellent springboards a three-hour BBC live broadcast of student friendlyandsupportiveplace, into leading roles in the profession, as you performances from our professional standard will see from this prospectus. whichoffersanexcitingand concert hall, The Venue, the Opera Group’s unusuallywiderangeof production of The Marriage of Figaro, and Our students come from a wide musicalopportunities.” 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 "TheStudentUnionatLeedsCollege ofMusicisheretobringtogetherand supportallstudentsonallcourses. Alargepartofourmissionistobridge thegapandestablishconnectionswith theotherStudentUnionsinthearea, helpingtogiveourstudentsawell roundedexperienceandmeetawide rangeofpeople,fromallwalksoflife withdifferentinterestsandviews. TheLCMSUexiststohelpourstudents reallymakethemostofnotjustLCoM, butLeedsandthebuzzingstudent lifestylethatcanbefoundhere. YoucanreadmoreabouttheSUon page73andIlookforwardtomeeting youatanOpenDay!" 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 thetraining Celebrating and The onlyEnglish standardsoftheworld’s encouragingexcellence conservatoiretohold Number1brand. inBritishsongwriting covetedAll-Steinway Leeds College of Music is an Apple andcomposition. Schoolstatus. 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 Developingopportunities of Music students to perform on the Bradford and Further Education and we will retain campus, both in LCoM performance Finding waystoinvest our commitment to community engagement. forcollaborationbetween ensembles and in joint ensembles with Joining forces with a larger educational Bradford students. inourcampusandmake establishment will enable Leeds College of ourrespectivemusicand Music to maintain its teaching quality and Leeds College of Music students are also enhancementstoour mediaprogrammes. further improve its support for students; able to access the University’s library and specialistequipment 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 andfacilities. 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 Asidefromthenewand Library BUILDING A BETTER excitingpartnerships,Leeds