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Early Keyboard Performance Studies

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MMus Early Keyboard Performance Studies - 1 Year (Full-time)

MMus Early Keyboard Performance Studies - 2 Years (Part-time)

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Contact information: ECA Graduate School
Phone: +44 (0) 131 651 5736
Email: ecapgtdegrees@ed.ac.uk; Dr John Kitchen (Programme Director)
Phone: +44 (0) 131 650 2432
Fax: +44 (0) 131 650 2425
Email: j.kitchen@ed.ac.uk; Address: Graduate School Edinburgh College of Art
University of Edinburgh
Evolution House, Grassmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2LE

Entry requirements

Normally a UK 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent if outside the UK, in Music, plus keyboard ability at diploma standard.

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Programme description

This programme will develop the student\'s performance on organ, harpsichord or clavichord to an advanced level, with teaching undertaken by an experienced keyboard performer.

Programme structure

Students will work with an experienced teacher on repertoire appropriate to their instrument and interests. Lessons are fortnightly at mutually convenient times. Seminars in Keyboard Organology will complement the practical element of the programme.

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course will develop the highest standards in early keyboard performance and musicianship, and they will be in a strong position to teach others within their particular area of expertise.

Career Opportunities

At the conclusion of the programme, you will be of a standard to undertake keyboard and performance at an advanced level. Your research skills and development of interests may also take you into further research, either keyboard related or in another area of musicology.

Funding

Edinburgh College of Art are offering scholarships to applicants for postgraduate programmes in our five schools:

Edinburgh College of Art PhD and PG Scholarships (Session 2013-14)

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for other funding opportunities:

Scholarships and Student Funding Services

Further Information

This article was published on Apr 25, 2013