According to the World Economic Forum, creativity is one of the most important and in-demand skills desired by employers. Therefore, the study of creative subjects, like Music, can help you to succeed across a range of careers. 

This one-year course can be added to your Study Programme in Year 1 or 2 to boost your skills and earn you an additional qualification. 

This course is aimed at musicians who want to increase their theoretical and academic knowledge of music. It is well suited for those who already read music, play an instrument or sing.

Huish has an excellent variety of Music EnRICH groups to join and you will also have the chance to go on trips to see world-class concerts and performances.

The course is comprised of three units; performing, composing and understanding.

You will have frequent performance opportunities, study set works and music theory, and develop listening and composition skills.

This two-year course includes:

• Performing and getting to know your instrument - whether it is a guitar, decks, voice or violin; we will help you to build your confidence and experience.
• Learning about genres and doing sessions - you will understand how to rehearse and manage a band.
• Work and set up live sound and studio production - how to help musicians to sound better live and in the studio.

You will learn relevant practical theory, whether from scratch or building upon knowledge you already have to support your chosen musical pathway. There is a choice between a performance and a production pathway which can be opted for in term two.

Year two builds upon the foundation of year one, encouraging independence and confidence whilst managing the StrodeLive production and performance team. Events management and a major project - developing and marketing your own music to perform and release; based upon several continually growing projects as a team, ensemble or soloist. You will still be developing as an all-round musician, producer or engineer and all the crossovers in between.

Want to develop your musical craft from world-leading music tutors? Excited by the thought of learning to play instruments from the Medieval period or studying the music of today from around the globe?

Engage in multi-faceted and diverse study of music and dive into the exceptionally busy performance scene.

• Choose from diverse modules like Film Music Techniques and History, Music and Emotion, and The Symphony: Prestige and Politics.
• Enhance your professional development with our industry focused modules, including Arts Management and Music Education.
• Benefit from additional one-to-one instrumental and/or vocal tuition in each year and refine your musical craft.
• Join University Music ensembles and participate in a wide variety of different groups, both professionally and student led.
• Explore the city of Birmingham’s music venues, from the grand Birmingham Symphony Hall to the more intimate Jam House.   

Become a specialist in musical theatre, stage entertainment and performance

• Train in musical theatre with specialist options in stage entertainment and performance
• Build you professional network through our industry partnerships with Talent Artistic Group (TAG) and Sonic Artists
• Spotlight accredited
• Star in our professional showcase and perform throughout your degree
• Learn from our expert and industry-active teaching staff

Explore music performance and grow as a performer

On this BA (Hons) Music Performance degree you will have individual tuition in instrumental and/or vocal performance and have the opportunity to join a selection of university musical groups including six orchestras, five choirs and nine other taught performance ensembles. Ensembles perform throughout the year and attend a rich programme of concerts, recitals and masterclasses by visiting artists. You will train in the art of performance and study topics including performance anxiety, the use of gesture and movement in performance, and concert and event hosting.

You will complete a personal study module where you have the chance present a longer and more challenging programme of work.

On this course you will:

• Train in the art of performance itself.
• Study topics including performance anxiety, performance development, and the use of movement and gesture.
• Develop your personal performance.
• Learn about concert and event hosting.
• Choose to study STET Yoga, or dance and acting alongside your music studies.
• Explore a wide choice of contextual modules.
• Be able to enjoy a complete ensemble experience.
• Have the opportunity to join a selection of six orchestras, nine large ensembles, five choirs and more than 70 small ensembles.