We take advantage of our local area for the study of music in Welsh culture and draw on the resources of the Archive of Traditional Welsh Music which also contains a collection of over 300 world instruments and a special library of recordings. Much of the teaching is in small groups, providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment. The course includes ensemble coaching and tuition in conducting. Our concert series is one of the most extensive and varied of any British university. We also have links with the BBC and have regular visits from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Season tickets are available to students at a greatly reduced price.
We have two large choirs and an orchestra, a concert band, various chamber choirs, brass and string ensembles, early music and opera groups. Performers have the chance to play concertos with the University orchestra. Pieces composed by our students are performed frequently and some are entered into international competitions. The University Music Society also runs an orchestra, choir and concert series. Our 4 studios are equipped to international standards for recording, research and composition.