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Farr to lead new Bandmaster Course

Durham University has announced a new Bandmaster Course(A Masters degree in Performance)to be led by Ray Farr.

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Following the success and popularity of the part time Conductor’s Course, Durham University has announced a new Bandmaster Course.

This is designed especially for band musicians (brass, and percussion players) who wish to devote time to further study without giving up their day job.

The course will be a one-day per week for one-year.

Requirements

Entry requirement is by audition (on the applicant’s main instrument) with an interview where qualifications, abilities and experience will be taken account. Applicants will be required to send a statement on their musical experience.

The new Bandmaster Course will focus on a range of subjects including: Conducting, Instrumental playing, Arranging, aural training, research and theory4BR

Final exam

Students will work towards a final examination (in June), which combines a concert performance on their instrument, conducting, and arrangements with accompanying written work and portfolio.

The new Bandmaster Course will focus on a range of subjects including: Conducting, Instrumental playing, Arranging, aural training, research and theory.

Masterclasses

There will be regular masterclasses with the University Brass Band in Residence and frequent guest lecturers.

Students would travel to Durham early on a Tuesday morning, attend scheduled classes, masterclasses and workshops and travel home the same evening.

More information

A certain amount of homework would be expected for written assignments, score study, practice and research. Regular communications and discussions would be carried out “on-line”.

For more information on the course and fees please contact:

Ray Farr
ray.farr@durham.ac.uk

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