course presentation: music
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Music @ BrunelDr Jennifer Walshe
Reader in Music
Meet the Team
Dr John CroftAesthetics,
Counterpoint, Head of Subject
Colin RileyComposition
Jennifer WalsheComposition, improvisation
Prof. Christopher FoxComposition, Musicology
Harald MuenzComposition,
Sonic Arts
Frank GriffithPerformance, Jazz,
Popular Music
Prof. Peter WiegoldComposition, Conducting
Head of Research
Sarah NicollsPerformance
Carl FaiaElectronic Music
Brunel Ethos
What do we think is important?
• Harnessing your own creative voice• Thinking outside the box• Learning to be a 21st century musician• Looking at music from the standpoint of ‘today’• Learning to be self-motivated and organised• Understanding a range of genres
Level 1
Undergraduate degree structure
How are the modules delivered
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tutorials
How are the modules delivered• Each module is worth 20 credits
• For a one-term module there will be 6 ‘learning’ hours per week of which 1.5 or 2 will be student/tutor contact time.
• Some modules spread this over two terms instead.
In addition there could be:
• Instrumental lessons• Ensembles• Tutorials• Staff office hours
What kind of live music takes placeThere are a huge variety of opportunities for live performance:
• Various ensembles perform in the newly-refurbished Artaud Building throughout the year.
• There is a bi-monthly ‘Arts At Artaud’ showcase of work from students across the School.
• All School of Arts students can take part in the range of activities offered by the Arts Centre (Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Choir etc.) and their ‘Music Happens’ series.
• Performances also take place at local venues off campus e.g. Harrow Arts Centre
Ensembles to join• New Noise
• Jazzbridge
• IKB Ensemble
• Brunel Vox
• Guitar Ensemble
• Piano Circus Group
• Beamers
Artists in residence
• Piano Circus
• Leafcutter John
• Apartment House
All ensembles enable our composition students to hear their music played byprofessional musicians, through master-classes, workshops, collaborative projects and concerts.
Good news to consider
• Music graduates are highly employable because of their wide-ranging transferable skills
• You will have the ability to work in a team, but also to lead with confidence
• You will be creative• You will be practical• You will have an informed, but open view-point
Strong links to the real world• All music staff are prolific performers, composers and writers, with
vibrant links to all the key professional bodies in London, the UK and abroad.
• Students have the opportunity to be involved with staff performances, recordings, and conferences, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
• Students in recent years have been involved with Music Orbit, Notes Ingales, the BEAM Festival, Sound and Music, our London series at Café Oto, the Klankleur Festival in Amsterdam, and all our artists-in-residence.
Work after Brunel
Our Graduates:Nic Giles (grad. 2001) Producer at Donmar Warehouse, London
Jon Pool (grad 2002)Music Therapist, Music for Health Research Centre
Nick Pugh (2003)Freelance Bassist
Ceri Thomas (grad. 2004)Sound editor Bond movies, now in Hollywood
Brunel graduates find work in a variety of areas, but these usually fall into 4 main areas; creative/performance work, sound-technology, arts admin, and teaching.
Our Graduates:Tina Speed (grad. 2005)Admin Producer, London Sinfonietta
Carly Bryant (grad. 2006) Performing/recording artist
Dan O’Donovan (grad. 2006)Music Teacher
Rob Summers (grad. 2006)Librarian, English National Opera
Katie Fitzjohn (grad. 2007)Venue manager assistant 606 Jazz Club
Questions?
Please feel free to contact us with any further queries you may have…
Admissions Tutor for Music:
Dr Colin Riley