Head: Mick Wilson
Course Tutor: Paul Robinson
Head of Instrumental Studies: David King

About the Course
This course embraces a wide spectrum of studies with both classical and popular music genres - taking in, as it does, options in Bands, Jazz and Popular Music and Music Technology. Composition and Performance are central to our course, Composition being encouraged by the presence of experienced composers on the staff and Performance through the University ensembles and well established liaisons with club and performing venues around Manchester.

The 4 year programme permits entry to students insufficiently qualified for admission onto the 3 year programme. Each student successfully completing the extra foundation year is entitled to progress to the 3 year programme, and normally will do so. The emphasis in the foundation year is on learning basic Study Skills, Harmony, Aural Training and a full programme of Performance. The academic slant of the course takes into account students interested in Classical, Jazz and Popular music specialisms.

The curriculum starts with core study areas - Composition, Performance, Analytical and Historical Studies.Year 2 onwards offers a wide range of options to students including those in Composition (8),History (6) Performance, Recording, Music Technology , Arts Administration. ,Latin Percussion and more.

All students are offered weekly 1 to 1 instrumental performance lessons free of charge with one of a large team of specialist tutors active as professionals in their own field. Students audition to join one or more of the prestigious University Ensembles - Brass Band, Wind Band, Big Band, Jazz and Pop Ensembles and Choir. Performance studies are backed up by a wide range of Masterclasses by visiting professionals in both the Classical and Jazz/Pop fields. These have included Tommy Smith, James Morrison, Bill Nelson, and Fred 'Thelonius' Baker.

Prizes available include the Harry Mortimer Award for best brass instrumentalist, The Elgar Howarth Shield for Composition, the Goff Richards Award for outstanding Jazz/Pop instrumentalist, and the Malcolm Arnold Award . Prizes for academic excellence are offered by the British Reserve Insurance Company.

Level 0 (4 year pathway)
Core modules: Case Studies 1 and 2, Music Theory 1 and 2 (the latter incorporating Recording Studies and Computer Notation), Aural and Transcription, Individual Performance, Ensemble Musicianship.

Level 1

Core modules: Analytical and Historical Studies, Classic Forms of Tonal Music, Practical Analysis, Band History, Compositional Techniques 1 and 2, Aural and Transcription, Individual Performance, Performance Skills (two from Conducting, Improvisation, Latin Percussion), Band Programme, Ensemble Musicianship.

Level 2

Core modules: Analytical and Historical Studies,Band History,Structure and Form, Performance Skills(Two from Conducting, Improvisation, Individual Performance).
Composition options: Two from eight subject areas (20 Century, Jazz Orchestra, Stage, Brass Band, Wind Band, Commercial Music, Songwriting, Contemporary Jazz).
Associated Studies: Recording, Computer Studies, Arts Administration, Music Theatre, Band Programme, Ensemble Musicianship.

Level 3

Core modules: Analytical and Historical Studies (Darmstadt, Revolution and Reaction).
Composition options: Two from eight subject areas (20th. Century, Jazz Orchestra, Stage, Brass Band, Wind Band, Commercial Music, Songwriting, Contemporary Jazz) No repeat of Year 2 options.
Individual Performance.
Elective One and Two from: Composition, Arranging, Dissertation, Performance, Conducting, Recording, Arts Administration, Music Theatre.

Assessment
Assessment is by practical and written examination,course work and continual assessment.

Career Prospects
Salford's international reputation as a pioneer of the original BA(Hons) Music Degree, together with excellence in teaching and research, ensure that Salford graduates are in demand by prospective employers and have taken up leading roles in the music world as performers, conductors, composers arrangers and teachers, producers, and arts administrators.

“The Band Music course at the University of Salford has given me all the opportunities I could ever want as a performer. My four years at Salford will stay in my mind forever as an enjoyable, challenging and totally fulfilling experience.”
Sheona White – BBC Radio Young Musician of the Year 1996, now Tenor Horn Tutor at the University.

Entry requirements
Applicants for admission to the BA(Hons) Music Degree course will normally be 18 years of age by 31st December in the year of entry. The normal minimum educational requirements entitling an applicant to be considered for admission to the beginning of the course are as follows:

• 1. Five GCSE/GCE passes, including two subjects at Advanced level. One of the 'A' level passes will normally be expected to be in music; OR
• 2. Four GCSE/GCE passes, including three at Advanced level. One of the 'A' level passes will normally be expected to be in music; OR
• 3. A Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in five subjects, of which three are at the Higher grade; OR
• 4. A Scottish Certificate of Education with passes in four subjects, all at the Higher grade; OR
• 5. Other qualifications deemed to be acceptable in lieu of those specified.

• Length of Course : Three/Four Years
• Mode of Attendance : Full-time

How to apply:
Admissions to the Music degree course is through the Universities and Colleges Central Admissions Service (UCAS). Applicants attending school or college in the UK can obtain UCAS application documents from the Careers Officer. Overseas applicants and UK applicants not currently attending a school or college can obtain application documents by writing to:

UCAS,
PO BOX 67,
CHELTENHAM,
GLOS,
GL50 3AP

Overseas students can obtain advice by contacting the British Council, in countries where an office exists. The 'Handbook for Overseas Students', published jointly by the British Council and the Association of Commonwealth Universities contains useful information for overseas students.

The following will be useful when completing your UCAS application form:

• College code name : SALFD
• College code number : S06
• Course : BA(Hons) Music
• UCAS Code : W304
• Abbreviation : Band Music
• Mode : 3/4 FT Deg/Hons

If you require further information about the BA(Hons) Music course, please contact:

BA(Hons) Music Admissions
School of Media, Music & Performance
Adelphi
Peru Street
SALFORD
MANCHESTER
M3 6EQ

Email: Paul Robinson
Tel: 0161 2956026
Fax: 0161 2956023