Music Departments and Tutors

During your time at the Conservatoire, you will study within a particular department, determined by your principal study area, and on a particular course. Most specialist activities are arranged by departments, where you will learn alongside other students in your area (strings, winds, etc) who are following a range of different courses (undergraduate, postgraduate, research).

You will also undertake more general activities and classes which are part of your course (BMus, PgDip, etc.) where you will work with musicians studying at the same level as you, but across a range of different disciplines. This intermixing contributes to the Conservatoire’s friendly and collaborative atmosphere and encourages our students to learn from one another.

Your principal study activities will be demanding and challenging, and will take up the majority of your time. It is important that you allow yourself adequate time to compose or prepare for solo and ensemble performances, to study for exams, to complete your academic work and to undertake other important engagements.

Versatility is important. So, although you will spend most of your time concentrating on your principal study, you will also have the chance to pursue a second study specialism, in an area either related or complementary to your principal study.