Organ Harpsichord Concert Singing Individual weekly lessons cover advanced technique and repertoire as well as aspects of performance research, programme-planning and professional preparation.
All students take a component of career management.
Students negotiate the detailed content of their courses with the relevant Head of Department. For pianists, practical activities include concerto classes and concerto performance, specialist masterclasses, performance classes and ensemble playing. The course for repetiteurs includes language tuition, coaching and repertoire classes, conducting and opera rehearsal. The Concert Singing specialisation includes the study of German, Italian and French, coaching in Lieder, Oratario and French song, classes in movement, drama and dance and the opportunity for involvement in opera training and performance. Instrumentalists who show true potential as solo performers have adequate practice time and are given every opportunity to develop their solo performance skills.