Christ Church has a very strong tradition in music, taking more undergraduates to read Music than any other college. In addition, in recent years, many first choice Christ Church applicants who have not got a place here have been accepted by other colleges. Christ Church is a large and beautiful place, with a flourishing community life. For example, there is an active Music Society which promotes regular concerts in the Cathedral. You are offered a room for the full length of your course.
Grants also cover the cost of instrumental lessons.
The College has its own Music Room, and the library houses one of the finest collections of manuscripts and printed music in the country. The course is divided into two parts. The first, Honour Moderations, lasts one year and involves the study of some aspects of music history and analysis and some basic techniques of composition. Also, you have the chance to work on a special subject such as performance practice, composition or solo performance. Over the next two years you prepare for the Final Honour School which extends the study of history to include all periods, enlarges the scope of technical studies, and provides considerable opportunity for specialisation.