HND Classical Music

This new qualification is designed for instrumentalists or singers who would like to pursue a career in music or gain access to university.  You will have the opportunity to perform in a wide range of ensembles.  Entry to the course requires the ability to play at least one instrument to ABRSM Grade 7 and an audtion (preferably by video).  Please visit www.abrsm.org for more details.  It is also useful to have keyboard skills. 

Course Content

Units covered include: 

  • Music, Business and the Entrepreneur
  • Music, Health and the Law
  • Music Performance
  • Notation
  • Principles of Musical Sound
  • Aural Perception
  • Critical Music Listening
  • Research
  • Project Realisation
  • Music in the Community
  • Ensemble Studies
  • Improvisation
  • Composing for Film and Television
  • Song Writing

Course Assessment

The course is continually assessed.

University Progression

The HND Classical Music can lead to the second or third year entry to university degrees such as:

Year 3 BMus Music at Napier University

Year 2 BMus Music at the University of Edinburgh

You may also progress to the final year of music degrees at several universities in England such as those in Newcastle, Leeds, London and Manchester.

Students are advised to check entry requirements for university, as they are subject to change. 

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