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MMus/MA Piano Accompanist

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Program Overview

Led by lecturer and piano accompanist, Scott Mitchell, alongside a team of highly experienced professional accompanists and chamber musicians, you will engage in a wide range of collaborative opportunities to prepare you for this demanding profession working with students and lecturers from all departments at RCS.Developing core accompaniment skills form the foundation of the Piano Accompaniment programme. In addition to the extensive development of standard accompaniment repertoire, additional supporting skills are also cultivated in weekly group classes including; sight-reading, orchestral reductions, transposition, figured bass, choral accompaniment, vocal and instrumental coaching and languages.

Program Key Stats

£27467 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 1st Dec


Eligibility Criteria


6.0

Additional Information & Requirements

Candidates for both the MMus and MA are normally expected to hold a good honours (at least 2:2) degree, or its overseas equivalent, in a subject area relevant to the demands of the programme. Candidates will preferably already have public performance experience of working with singers and instrumentalists. Knowledge of a specialist area of relevant repertoire (e.g. vocal, string, wind) is also desirable.  IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component). Personal statement, References, Audition, Interview

Career Options

  • Pianist

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