Students will:

  • Learn to play in a range of musical styles and genres, in a variety of professional contexts.   
  • Play regularly in ensembles, including session bands, vocal groups, contemporary music groups and laptop orchestras. 
  • Benefit from guest speaker artists and ensembles; recent visitors include Adrian Utley (Portishead), Graham Fitkin (composer), Kenny Werner (piano) and Kevos (ensemble). 
  • Have the chance to gain industry experience through a three-month placement or internship, from shadowing a professional composer, interning with a record label to working with a professional orchestra.