As a student on the MMus/MA Repetiteurship programme, you will work and study as part of the internationally reputable Alexander Gibson Opera School. In your studies you will work regularly with staff from the Alexander Gibson Opera School, who have considerable professional experience both nationally and internationally.You are required to be technically proficient at the keyboard to a very high standard. You will play music from Auber to Zandonai, covering all styles throughout the centuries. Repetiteurs must be able to coach singers in the major operatic languages, demanding not only a high degree of musicianship but psychological insight into the characters they are coaching and the singers standing before them.
MA Repetiteurship:
Duration: 1 year
Fee: £35,090
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.In addition to the general entry requirements, candidates will preferably already have: some repetiteur experience at professional or near-professional level broad knowledge (and performance experience) of mainstream operatic repertoire, from performance and listening, the ability to work encouragingly and effectively with others, including as part of a larger team. Experience of working in the context of operatic and/or musical theatre, and a knowledge of the main operatic languages (French, Italian, German) is desirable. IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component)
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