Welcome to the Department of Music at the University of Sussex. A performance in the Meeting House

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1 Welcome to the Department of Music at the University of Sussex A performance in the Meeting House

2 Why choose Sussex Sussex ranks alongside the world s most prestigious institutions 19 th in the UK 21st in the UK Times Higher Education World University Rankings 12 th in the UK 31 st in Europe 99 th in the World Shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards th in the UK

3 Why choose Music at Sussex? Research led teaching - the benefit to our students is that they are learning from and engaging with leading academics in their field of study In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise of 2008, 95% of our research activity in Music was rated as being recognised internationally or higher with 20% of our research being acknowledged as world leading Teaching approach - an exciting philosophy of learning through practice Clearly structured approach with scope for choice Progressing from Foundation in Year 1 to Advanced in Year 3 with a choice of pathways: performance; composition; film music; music theatre; studio; musicology Superb facilities and resources Practice rooms; band rooms; performance spaces; recording studios; dedicated music library; online resources Our location Minutes from Brighton and an hour from London

4 Our facilities Lecture rooms with Steinway pianos 24 hour access to five practice rooms Dedicated Music Library plus the main University Library Meeting House (concert and performance space) Electronic Music and Recording Studios 24 hour access to a dedicated computer room for music students Specialist equipment (microphones, DAT, Cameras) Unlimited online access to the Naxos Sound Library

5 What your degree may look like: BA Music, Single Honours, year one Semester one Year one Semester two Core Music and Society Approaches to Composition and Performance Options Popular Music Cultures Core Introduction to Music Studies: Harmony Options Media, Music, Performance, Location Introduction to Music Studies Music and Society

6 BA Music, Single Honours Programme outline - year two Semester one Year two Semester two Core The Rise of Classical Music (A) Options The Rise of Classical Music (B) Ensemble Performance Music, Stage and Screen (1) - opera to film Creative Music Technologies (1) Core The History of the Modern (A) Options The History of the Modern (B) Creative Music Technologies Music, Stage and Screen (2) Solo Performance

7 BA Music, Single Honours Programme outline - year three Semester one Year three Semester two In your final year you study four modules per semester. You may choose any four of the level one modules in each semester. In semester two, you have the option to study level 2 modules in those areas where you have already completed level 1 Advanced Performance (level 1) Advanced Composition and Arrangement (level 1) Media Composition: Screen (level 1) Media Composition: Studio (level 1) Dissertation: Analytical Approaches (1) Dissertation: Historical & Contextual Studies (1) Advanced Performance (level 1 or 2) Advanced Composition and Arrangement (level 1 or 2) Media Composition: Screen (level 1 or 2) Media Composition: Studio (level 1or 2) Dissertation: Analytical Approaches (level 1 or 2) Dissertation: Historical & Contextual Studies (1 or 2)

8 Contact time Depending on the specific course, student will benefit from 8-10 hours per week of contact time with their faculty which will take the form of: - Lectures - Seminars - Workshops - Tutorials - One to one contact time increases in years two and three In addition, all faculty dedicate two hours per week to providing informal drop in opportunities for students to discuss their work

9 Others ways in which we support your learning Online learning resources, particularly the Student study pages - Timetable information - Feedback and assessment - Results Study Direct - Lecture notes, additional resources, Forum Infosuss - Practical resources on research and crediting sources S3 a study resource specifically aimed at first year students

10 Music friendly campus Orchestras; choirs; musicals; band nights; lunchtime concerts; music theatre; films; installations.

11 Performances

12 Performances Sussex Musical Theatre Society Guys and Dolls

13 Performances Sussex Chamber Choir performing in the Meeting House

14 Brighton and beyond Former Sussex Music students perform A Scandal in Bohemia at Brighton s Komedia venue

15 Admissions requirements ABB is typical Music or Music Technology A-level is expected as part of the qualification however we can consider Grade 7 Music Theory if you are not taking Music as one of your three A-levels If you want to do performance as part of your degree, you will need to have a Grade 8 Pass in your first study instrument Qualifying students will have instrumental or singing lessons at Trinity College of Music or with a local tutor (classical or jazz) or at Brighton Institute of Modern Music (popular music)

16 What our students say Sussex is a top university in great location I m having the time of my life! - Hannah Clarke It s good that everything is revised at a foundation level, so you re starting from a level playing field. - Aykut Kekilli I enjoy being challenged by musical analysis. The course is really well taught and the tutor is very enthusiastic. - Emma Howard I like studying classical music and modern music side by side in the first year. - Tom McFarland

17 And after you graduate Some recent student perspectives Peter Lyons Working in London for a company called A-Bomb which writes music for commercials: anything from a Carlsberg ad with full orchestral score to an ad for MoneySupermarket that used a simple string, harp and marimba line Thanks to everyone in the Sussex Music Department for my three years there and for all your help in getting me this job!

18 And after you graduate Some recent student perspectives Helen Whitaker As a keen flute player I followed the performance route. Having been taught how to use the recording studio at Sussex I was able to recommend myself to a local music collective. I now have a record contract with a band I met whilst gigging in Brighton and have just released our first album Helen has also just won Harold Clarke Woodwind Prize at the Trinity College of Music

19 Where else can you find our Music graduates? BBC Radio 1 Channel 4 Teaching Running an orchestra Managing a festival Associate artist with Glyndebourne Education Music Publishing Studying for PhDs

20 Contact us Dr Nicholas McKay Senior Lecturer and Head of the Music Department Professor Martin Butler Professor of Composition & Admissions Tutor You can also find out more by visiting our website:

21 How to get the best from the rest of your day Full details for all of today s activities are in your Open Day Guide, but here are just a few suggestions: 10.30am - Take a tour of the Music facilities (meet outside Silverstone) Visit the Music desk in Silverstone and speak to one of the music faculty Select from any of the general talks that run throughout the day: Admissions; Student Finance; Language Electives; Student Life; Study Abroad; the Vice Chancellor s welcome Explore the campus, take a tour of the accommodation Speak to the student ambassadors And, if you have time, take a tour of Brighton