Jazz - BMus

The Jazz - BMus program at Birmingham City University offers students the opportunity to develop their skills in jazz performance, composition, and history. With a focus on practical musicianship and academic rigor, this course provides a comprehensive education in the art of jazz. Students will learn from experienced practitioners and academics, and benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities and performance opportunities. Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to pursue careers in jazz music, including performance, composition, teaching, and recording.

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The Jazz - BMus program is accredited by the National Centre for CPD, and students can expect to benefit from a range of career opportunities upon graduation. The course also offers opportunities for collaboration with other musicians and artists, as well as access to performance venues and events.

Discover the vibrant musical heritage of Birmingham and develop your skills in jazz performance and composition at Birmingham City University.

Birmingham City University is an ideal location for jazz studies due to its rich musical heritage and diverse cultural scene. Students will have access to a range of professional ensembles and performances, as well as opportunities to engage with the local music community. Additionally, the university's proximity to London and other major UK cities provides opportunities for further study, collaboration, and performance.

The launch of our Eastside Jazz Club has helped consolidate the integral role that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire has to play in a major UK city that enjoys a thriving jazz scene. While Birminghams jazz scene has been established over many years, our bespoke venue promises an exciting future for Jazz in the city. Our Jazz Department is based around the Club, where student musicians share a platform and get invaluable side-by-side performance experience with the best on the scene, whom we welcome to our stage on a regular basis. This course meets the needs of the modern jazz performer €“ it places emphasis on practical work, with the majority of time dedicated to one-to-one lessons, small group coaching, and private practice. You'll study modules that have been specifically and skilfully designed for jazz musicians, and as part of your learning, we encourage you to explore in-depth the relationship between improvisation and composition, which is central to developing your individual voice. You will graduate as a versatile, professional musician who is knowledgeable about the entrepreneurial opportunities available to you, and aware of the commercial realities for musicians joining todays UK jazz scene as a portfolio musician.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above one of which MUST include the English Language Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment