Here - Leeds College of Music

Undergraduate
Prospectus 2012/13
www.lcm.ac.uk

INVESTING IN
YOUR SUCCESS
“As the UK’s leading progressive
conservatoire Leeds College
of Music prepares musicians
for successful careers in the
21st century. ”
Music is at the heart of the world’s cultural
industries and our courses in Western
classical music, jazz, popular music, and
music production, which focus on creativity
and versatility, provide excellent springboards
into leading roles in the profession, as you
will see from this prospectus.
Our students come from a wide
variety of backgrounds; they study
with top practitioners; and they have the
opportunity to work in various professional
and quasi-professional contexts, as part of
their courses, through an extensive series
of industry and community partnerships
with organisations such as the BBC,
Leeds International Concert Season
and Opera North.
We are committed to the continuous
improvement of our provision and we
listen carefully to suggestions that
our students make.
“This year we are delighted to
be launching our new BA Music
honours course with pathways
in classical music, jazz, popular
music and music production,
and a combined studies pathway,
offering high quality training
with a focus on practical projects
and collaborative work.”
We have also revised our other HE courses
to ensure that they remain absolutely current
with the demands of the profession.
Highlights of the last year include the
release of a CD featuring performances and
original compositions by student ensembles,
a three-hour BBC live broadcast of student
performances from our professional standard
concert hall, The Venue, the Opera Group’s
production of The Marriage of Figaro, and
a win for our Big Band at the Great North
Big Band Jazz Festival.
There have also been many individual
success stories from our former students,
and numerous outstanding student
performances, which you can read about
in the news section of our website, together
with video profiles of current students that
provide an insight into life at LCoM.
Leeds College of Music occupies modern,
purpose-built accommodation in the heart
of Leeds’ cultural quarter, close to the BBC,
the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Northern
Ballet and The Wardrobe (a leading venue
for live music).
We have high quality performance
and recording facilities, and are constantly
investing in our estate, most recently with
the refurbishment of our Recital Room.
The organisation is looking forward to
becoming an All-Steinway School in
September 2011 - the only English
conservatoire to hold this coveted status,
and one of only two in the UK. We are
also investing in an SSL G-series based
production studio for the beginning of the
2011/12 academic year, which, again,
will be unique in the sector.
Our various activities make an important
contribution to the city’s vibrant cultural life;
transport links are excellent; and both the
city itself and the many places of great
natural beauty in the wider region are
easily accessible.
“Leeds College of Music is a
friendly and supportive place,
which offers an exciting and
unusually wide range of
musical opportunities.”
Here, we are all passionate about music
and the capacity it has for improving lives,
not only of those who participate directly,
but of society as a whole. The best way
of finding out what we can offer you
is to attend one of our Open Days
and I look forward to welcoming
you to LCoM soon.
Professor Philip Meaden
Principal
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WELCOME
FROM THE
STUDENT
UNION
PRESIDENT
"The Student Union at Leeds College
of Music is here to bring together and
support all students on all courses.
A large part of our mission is to bridge
the gap and establish connections with
the other Student Unions in the area,
helping to give our students a well
rounded experience and meet a wide
range of people, from all walks of life
with different interests and views.
The LCMSU exists to help our students
really make the most of not just LCoM,
but Leeds and the buzzing student
lifestyle that can be found here.
You can read more about the SU on
page 73 and I look forward to meeting
you at an Open Day!"
Geordan Reid Campbell
LCMSU President 2011/12
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CONTENTS
General Information
08 New Developments
18 Alumni Profiles
28 About Leeds College of Music
30 Open Days and Auditions
32 Undergraduate Study
34 Performance Opportunities
40 Workshops and Masterclasses
42 Visiting Professors
44 Professional Development
46 Research and Conferences
48 Fees and Funding
50 Careers
Life in Leeds
56 Life in Leeds
60 Leeds Music Scene
72 Student Life
74 International Students
Courses
82 Student Profiles
108 BA (Hons) Music (Classical)
120 BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)
132 BA (Hons) Music (Popular)
142 BA (Hons) Music (Production)
152 BA (Hons) Music (Combined)
158 BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated)
164 Foundation Degree in Music Production
172 Foundation Certificate in Music
Other Information
176 How to Apply
179 Fees and Funding
183 Scholarships and Bursaries
186 Advice and Support
188 Accommodation
190 Contact Details
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Apple Accreditation
Meeting the training
standards of the world’s
Number 1 brand.
Leeds College of Music is an Apple
Accredited Training Centre for Education
(AATCe). Broadly, this means that we meet
the training standards set by Apple, one of
the world’s leading brands, including our
facilities as well as trainers, and we can
offer Apple Authorised courses, leading to
certified exams - a valuable addition to any
aspiring musician or producer’s CV. Leeds
College of Music offer professional Apple
training (e.g. Logic 101) to students as
part of the curriculum.
BASCA Regional Hub
Celebrating and
encouraging excellence
in British songwriting
and composition.
In September 2011, Leeds College of Music
was announced as a BASCA (British
Academy of Songwriters, Composers and
Authors) Academic Supporter, and is due to
host a number of regional events across the
academic year. The purpose of these Hub
Events is to engage with our members in the
regions, as well as to raise an awareness of
the work of BASCA for the established and
up and coming music writers in those areas.
BASCA is the professional association for
music writers in the UK, and with over
2,000 members, it is the single
voice for British music creators.
NEW
DEVELOPMENTS
FOR 2012
All-Steinway School
The only English
conservatoire to hold
coveted All-Steinway
School status.
From September 2011, Leeds College
of Music will become an All-Steinway School,
joining the likes of Yale University’s School
of Music, the Juilliard School, New York
and Royal Welsh College of Music and
Drama, Wales. As an All-Steinway School,
Leeds College of Music demonstrates a
commitment to excellence by providing our
students with the best equipment possible
for the study of music, including over 50
pianos from the Steinway family.
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University of Bradford Validation
Developing opportunities
for collaboration between
our respective music and
media programmes.
Leeds College of Music’s undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees are now validated by
the University of Bradford. The University of
Bradford received its Royal Charter to
become a university in 1966, although its
origins date back a further century.
Bradford has always been a forward-thinking,
modern and student-orientated university,
with a firm commitment to celebrating
diversity. It is therefore a very good match
with the College’s own ethos. The University
has around 10,000 students from over 110
countries, and, like Leeds College of Music,
has a friendly atmosphere.
The relationship with the university provides
a number of opportunities for Leeds College
of Music students to perform on the Bradford
campus, both in LCoM performance
ensembles and in joint ensembles with
Bradford students.
Leeds College of Music students are also
able to access the University’s library and
eResources, seminars and talks, and Student
Union clubs and societies. The University of
Bradford offers excellent media courses in
partnership with the National Media Museum,
and Leeds College of Music and University
are now working on developing new
opportunities for collaboration between our
respective music and media programmes.
www.brad.ac.uk
Partnership with
Leeds City College
Finding ways to invest
in our campus and make
enhancements to our
specialist equipment
and facilities.
From August 2011, Leeds College
of Music will enter a strategic partnership
with the Leeds City College group.
Leeds College of Music will keep its name,
distinctive brand and purpose built premises
in the city’s Quarry Hill cultural quarter.
We will continue to offer the same broad
range of specialist music courses in Higher
and Further Education and we will retain
our commitment to community engagement.
Joining forces with a larger educational
establishment will enable Leeds College of
Music to maintain its teaching quality and
further improve its support for students;
while at the same time achieve long term
viability as funding for education is reduced.
The alliance between Leeds College of
Music and Leeds City College has also
enabled the organisation to secure additional
grant funding, which will be used to make
enhancements to the LCoM buildings and
its specialist equipment and facilities.
Leeds City College is the UK’s third largest
FE institution, offering a wide ranging
curriculum to over 55,000 students. Like
Leeds College of Music it provides a vibrant,
multicultural learning environment, delivering
excellent and innovative education that is
supportive, inspiring and life changing.
www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk
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BUILDING A BETTER
LEEDS COLLEGE
OF MUSIC
Aside from the new and
exciting partnerships, Leeds
College of Music is investing
in its own estate and
facilities.
Space – our Virtual Learning
Environment
Space is our Virtual Learning Environment
(VLE), designed to support and enhance
your life and learning at LCoM. It can be
accessed from your PC, Mac or mobile
device and it provides an online environment
where you can:
– Keep up with LCoM news, events
and information
– Undertake interactive learning activities
– View and create media content
– Collaborate and communicate with your
peers and lecturers
– Blog and record your experiences as
a musician for personal development
and future employers
– Submit assignments and receive
feedback
– Audio-Visual online interaction
The Recital Room
During summer 2011, the Recital Room
will be fully refurbished with the addition of
raked seating allowing for a more flexible
performance and rehearsal space and new
acoustic treatment. The opening up of the
Recital Room will bring to life the lunchtime
and twilight concerts we programme in
this space.
Library
The library will undertake a major refit
during summer 2011, with a serious
investment made in eBooks. The library
is a warm and inviting area where we
aim to provide students with a supportive
environment in which to study and do
research. We have a designated quiet
study room, laptop and computer areas
and breakout spaces for group study.
There is WIFI access throughout.
The library contains comprehensive
collections of materials to use whilst
studying, researching or playing music.
It brings together a wealth of online web
based services including a collection of
eBooks of many of the books on reading
lists so that you can have immediate access
to key text where ever you are. There are
books, CDs and DVDs and printed music
covering a wide range of musical genres
and interests which you can borrow and
many services are also available off-campus,
such as online renewing and reservations.
Room Bookings
From 2011, we will be introducing a
new and improved room booking system.
The new system will be available through
Leeds College of Music’s VLE, Space,
and will allow students to view live
information about room availability and
to book rehearsal rooms and studios
online twenty four hours a day.
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Studios and Mac Labs
– 5 recording studios all with analogue
consoles and Logic, Reason and ProTools 9
audio software packages as standard
– 2 mixing studios with Logic, Reason and
ProTools 9 as standard and additional
specialist plug-ins
– A composition studio, so that you can
musically jot down ideas and try them
out before going into the studio
– 5.1 surround sound post –production
theatre with Plasma screen and iMac
– 3 Mac labs all with Logic Pro Tools 9,
Reason 5 as standard as well as other
specialist software and plug-ins such
as East West
– An excellent collection of microphones to
use including Schoeps, Shure, Sennheiser
and Neumann
– Location recording rig that you can borrow
– An Apple training suite
For first and second year students there
are four studios that you can use. Two studios
have 24 channel Audient mixing desks.
One has a large live room with vocal booth
that can accommodate up to 10 performers
and the other has the facility to record studio
sessions and guest lectures. The third
studio is smaller and has a 16 channel
Soundcraft Sapphyre.
Third year and full cost students have access
to our flagship studio. It has an SSL G series
console with 32 channels. The live room has
both vocal and drum booths. There are audio
and video lines to the Recital Room to record
performances taking place there. The studio
also has the facility to record studio sessions
and guest lectures. The Recital Room control
room has a Soundcraft Spirit 16 Channel
desk and video capture.
Workstations
Leeds College of Music has over 150 modern
student workstations (a ratio of approximately
one machine for every five HE students)
including:
– 3 HE dedicated Apple Mac Labs running
the latest in industry standard software;
including Pro Tools, Reason, Sibelius
and Logic
– 2 additional Apple Mac Labs available for
HE drop-in use at evenings and weekends
– 2 dedicated Windows PC Labs for drop-in
use; featuring the latest Microsoft Office
product suite and Sibelius music
composition software
– 1 additional Windows PC Lab available for
HE drop-in use at evenings and weekends
– A wide range of additional specialist PC and
Apple software packages including products
such Ableton and Final Cut Pro
LCoM also operates a 4th generation wireless
solution allowing students access from their
personal computer equipment to high-speed
internet access whilst on campus.
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OTHER
PARTNERSHIPS
Leeds College of Music is in the process of
launching a significant number of partnerships
for 2012 with organisations including:
– Halifax Organ Academy
– Leeds Cathedral
– Leeds Parish Church
– Lotherton Hall, Leeds
– Yorkshire Universities
– Conservatoires UK
– The European Association of
Conservatoires (AEC)
For more information about these new
partnerships visit www.lcm.ac.uk
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Many former Leeds
College of Music
students achieve
successful careers
within the music
industry, including… DJ, producer and
performer Benji
Boko (Tru’ Thoughts)
Matthew Bourne
Multi-award winning composer and pianist
Alan Barnes
Multi-award winning saxophonist
Acoustic Ladyland
Pete Wareham and Chris Sharkey
of Mercury Music-nominated band
Acoustic Ladyland
James Hamilton
Winner of Contemporary Jazz Composition
Award, British Composer Awards 2010
Michael Spearman
Member of South Bank Sky Arts/The
Times Breakthrough Award-winning band
Everything Everything
Photo: Liam Black
THE SOUND
OF SUCCESS
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Eddie Hick
Member of Gilad Atzmon’s Orient
House Ensemble
Paul Marshall aka Lonewolf
Bella Union (Fleet Foxes, John Grant)
signed singer/songwriter
Damon Gough aka
Badly Drawn Boy
Mercury Music Prize winner
Danny North
Photographer for Rolling Stone and NME
Adam Hastings
'John Lennon' in The Bootleg Beatles
Parliamentary Jazz Award
winner Ruby Wood, vocalist for
Bonobo and alumni band
Submotion Orchestra (pictured)
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Mark Holub
Band leader of Mercury Music-nominated
ensemble Led Bib
Luke Fitton
Touring guitarist for Kylie Minogue
Trio VD
MOJO Magazine’s ‘Jazz Album of the
Year 2009/10’
Jo Athroll
Programme Manager (Classical),
The Barbican, London
Katriona Gilmore
and Jamie Roberts
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-nominated duo
Ellen and The Escapades
Winners of Glastonbury Emerging Talent
Competition 2010
Joe Thwaites
Winner of 2010 GDC Game Audio Network
Guild Composer’s Challenge Award
Emily Lynn
Backing vocalist for the Australian Pink Floyd
James Russell, Jim Corry
and Malcolm Strachan
Horn section for Jamiroquai
Ashley Hicklin
Warner signed songwriter and performer
Dubstep producer
and remixer Rusko
(MIA, Britney Spears,
Rhianna, TI)
You can read more in-depth
alumni profiles in the relevant
course sections or at
www.lcm.ac.uk
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EQUALITY
& DIVERSITY
Equal Opportunities
Leeds College of Music recognises that
there are certain groups of people who may
face particular educational and vocational
disadvantages, which need to be addressed
through a firm commitment to the ethos of
equal opportunities in education and
employment.
Leeds College of Music promotes positive
actions and attitudes towards, and between,
all members of staff and students
irrespective of ability, disability, ethnic origin,
gender, sexual orientation, transgender,
age, religion, pregnancy and maternity
and marriage and civil partnership. LCoM
seeks not only to eliminate discrimination,
harassment, bullying and victimisation
but also to create a learning environment
based on positive relations between staff
and students.
Students are encouraged to be involved with
equality and diversity issues. Their views are
sought and they are represented on the
Equality and Diversity Committee and other
internal committees.
Commitment to Students
Leeds College of Music values diversity
and is determined to ensure:
– That we treat all individuals fairly,
with dignity and respect
– That the opportunities we provide
are open to all
– That we provide a safe, supportive and
welcoming environment for all staff,
students and visitors
– That students have a range of curriculum
choices and impartial guidance so that
they are enabled to achieve realistic goals
and qualifications with support appropriate
to their individual needs
Policies
All students are expected to abide by Leeds
College of Music's General Regulations,
Equality & Diversity Policy and Health &
Safety Policy. Copies are available to
download at www.lcm.ac.uk/info
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1.
2.
A unique and recently updated
portfolio of BA degrees covering
a broad range of musical
genres – Jazz, Classical,
Popular and Production.
A distinctive mixture of practice
and academic-based training
in a conservatoire environment,
with teaching and learning
that is underpinned by high
levels of professional practice,
and performance, production
and composition tutors who
are active as practitioners at
regional, national and
international levels.
3.
4.
Partnerships with Leeds City College
and the University of Bradford,
providing students at all levels
with a wide range of academic
opportunities that would otherwise
not be available to them.
The only conservatoire
currently offering a Popular
Music Studies specialism at
undergraduate level and
commercially focused BA and
FD Music Production courses.
10 REASONS TO
CHOOSE LEEDS
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
5. 8.
6. 9.
A strong national and
international reputation as
the first conservatoire to offer
pioneering Jazz, Popular,
Production and Foundation
degrees alongside
commercially focussed
programmes of study.
All BA students have the
opportunity to apply their
practical skills in curriculumbased
community music
projects as part of our focus
on preparing students for
a portfolio career.
7.
Strong music industry links
underpinning the delivery of the
curriculum through compulsory
Music Industry modules, and
Industry Partner, Visiting Artist
and Workshop programmes.
Sustained high levels of
applications and strong
entry profiles for our
undergraduate programme,
especially in the Popular
and Production pathways.
Strong results profiles:
in 2011 26% of students were
awarded a 1st Class Honours
degree and 46% a 2.1.
10.
Leeds College of Music has
increase its student satisfaction
by five per cent in the last 12
months, making it one of the
most improved universities
in Yorkshire, and one of the
most improved conservatoires,
according to latest NSS research.
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Leeds College of Music,
with over 1,000 full-time
students, provides a unique
opportunity for students to
progress from BTEC courses
through to undergraduate
and postgraduate degrees.
Students are taught in a
vibrant and creative
atmosphere by academic
staff at the forefront of
their fields.
Leeds College of Music is uniquely
placed in the UK to meet the needs
of the aspiring 21st century music
professional, and provides high quality
conservatoire training for the creative
industries. Our undergraduate programmes
are designed to prepare students to
work as rounded members of the
music profession as performers,
producers, composers, community
animateurs and teachers.
Leeds College of Music has a
pioneering approach to the training of
working musicians, and our curriculum
has recently been revised to reflect the
changing needs of both the profession
and employers.
History
Leeds College of Music began life as
Leeds Music Centre in 1965, providing
a range of musical activities for the city.
The Centre became the City of Leeds
College of Music in 1971, before moving
to its current purpose-built Quarry Hill
home in 1997 and establishing itself as
Leeds College of Music.
In its early years the organisation built
its reputation on pioneering jazz education
at a time when this was a radical thing to
do and it has continued to maintain its
reputation as a leader in jazz education.
Now Leeds College of Music champions
not just jazz, but classical music, popular
music and music production, and with all
genres taking place within close quarters
there is a vibrant culture which fosters
shared and varied musical experiences
crossing the genre boundaries.
Leeds College of Music has a pioneering
approach to training the musicians of the
future, and remains responsive to the
changing needs of the profession and
employers. Embracing the technological
advances within the music industry, the
College was one of the first specialist
institutions to establish a highly developed
and extensive music technology/production
programme.
ABOUT LEEDS
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Leeds College of Music is constantly
growing, both in terms of student numbers
and in the facilities and opportunities it
offers to students.
The Venue, our purpose built 350-seat
performance space, opened in 2003
and is housed in the same building as
BBC Yorkshire.
Situated adjacent to the main LCoM building,
The Venue hosts concerts, recitals and
workshop activity, providing students with
access to the best in UK and international
music as well as contributing significantly
to the artistic life of the region.
2005 saw the completion of four more
floors of teaching, performance and studio
space as well as on-site accommodation –
Joseph Stones House – for around 200
undergraduate students.
Read about the latest developments at
Leeds College of Music on pages 08 – 17.
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We encourage prospective students and
their parents/guardians/teachers to visit
Leeds College of Music and get a taste of
what we have to offer, the opportunity to
see our facilities, receive information about
course pathways, find out information about
accommodation, meet staff and students,
and ask any questions you may have.
Members of our Student Support Team
will be available on the day to offer advice
about fees and funding, careers, support
for students with disabilities and
application issues.
The Open Day will include opportunities
to hear student works, experience our
eLearning resources, and take in a number
of performances from students currently
studying on the Jazz, Classical, Popular
and Production pathways and Foundation
Degree. Members of the Open Days team
will also be on hand to assist with general
enquiries throughout the day.
Undergraduate Open Day
dates 2011/12
Saturday 22 October 2011
Saturday 19 November 2011
Saturday 10 December 2011
Saturday 28 April 2012
Saturday 12 May 2012
It is essential to book in advance
for an Open Day, as places are limited.
To book a place please complete the
Open Day online booking form at
www.lcm.ac.uk
Experience Days
Once you have been offered a place
at Leeds College of Music, you will be
invited to take part in one of our new
experience days. These are designed to
provide you with a clear impression of
what life will be like as an LCoM student.
The days will provide an opportunity to meet
tutors and other students on your course,
and to participate in a range of activities,
including lectures, seminars and ensembles.
For performers, it may also be possible to
arrange an advice lesson, to give feedback
on technique and suggest repertoire and
aspects of performance to work on before
starting. Composers will be able to discuss
their work with a tutor and receive feedback
and advice on areas for development.
“Everyone we met at
the Open Day was very
positive, approachable and
extremely helpful. We got
the impression that Leeds
College of Music is a strong
community-spirited place
to both work and study”
Open Day attendee
VISIT US!
If you are called for an audition or interview,
you should ensure we receive the fee by
the date specified in your offer of audition/
interview letter and make every effort
to attend.
You must let us know well in advance if
you are unable to attend on the designated
day and we will endeavour to re-arrange
the audition. Please note that we do not
audition/interview every applicant but
no applicant will be made an offer without
being auditioned or interviewed.
The audition/interview process is in two
parts. Part one is based on a submission of
a video or audio file presented on DVD/CD.
Successful applicants from stage one will
be invited to an audition/interview at the
college. The details of each stage differ
according the specialist pathway chosen –
Classical, Jazz, Popular, Production,
Combined or Accelerated.
Audition and Interview guides can be
downloaded from www.lcm.ac.uk
AUDITIONS
& INTERVIEWS
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Deciding what to study at
undergraduate level may be one
of the hardest decisions to make.
The following information will give
you an overview of undergraduate
courses at Leeds College of Music
and hopefully help you with making
that important decision.
Like everything we do at Leeds College of
Music, our courses are distinctive and offer
a flexible way of studying, offering BA,
Foundation Degree and Foundation
Certificate programmes of study
over one, two or three years.
BA (Hons) Music
The distinctive BA (Hons) Music degree
course can be studied as a specialist
pathway in Classical, Jazz, Popular or
Production, or as a combined degree in
any two of the above genres. The course
offers the opportunity to work with a broad
range of staff, students and industry
professionals and to undertake specialist
study within an extensive range of
collaborative and interactive projects,
to equip students for working life.
The Undergraduate programme is
distinguished by exceptional quality training
which balances tuition in Specialist Study
with Applied Musicianship and direct
participation in Professional Studies.
It offers the opportunity to work with
a broad range of staff, students and
industry professionals and to undertake
specialist study within an extensive range
of collaborative and interactive projects.
Specialist Study
This element develops your core individual
and collaborative skills in your specialist
area, (performance, composition or
production), through individual, ensemble
and studio tuition. Students also participate
in specialist projects giving further
opportunities to specialise or broaden
their musical education.
Applied Musicianship
Applied Musicianship develops your
understanding of the relationship between
theory and practice, covering areas such
as harmony, composition, arranging and
improvisation integrated with academic
studies. Opportunities in years two and
three allow students to specialise or
broaden areas of interest through
a range of optional modules.
Professional Studies
This component enables you to develop
relevant professional skills through theoretical
and practical opportunities. Students explore
areas such as community music, pedagogy,
music journalism, the music industry and
professional development. Leeds College
of Music's extensive range of visiting industry
specialists contributes to the delivery of this
element of the course.
UNDERGRADUATE
STUDY
BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated)
The Accelerated Degree offers a unique
opportunity to complete a full BA (Hons)
Music degree in either Popular or Production
over two years instead of three, by operating
an extended academic year that will run
through the summer. This enables students
who are committed to an intensive,
accelerated learning programme to gain
a year on their peers, to recover a gap
year or to change career direction quickly.
Foundation Degree in Music Production
The Foundation Degree in Music Production
is a two year full-time, or four year part-time,
vocational programme of study developed
and delivered in partnership with a range
of leading industry practitioners. It aims
to provide you with the specialist practical
and business skills required for a career
in production in the Creative Industries.
Foundation Certificate in Music
The Foundation Certificate in Music
offers a one year pre-HE preparatory
course, designed to provide students
with the necessary skills and knowledge
for successful degree level study at a
specialist music institution. Students can
specialise in Classical, Jazz, Popular or
Production, or combine elements of more
than one genre, and will be able to choose
modules of particular interest to construct
an individual programme that is both
challenging and stimulating.
For full details about the Undergraduate
programme of study please go to page 107.
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Leeds College of Music Gala Concert
The Venue, Leeds College of Music,
Wednesday 18 May 2011
BBC Introducing Live Show
The Venue, Leeds College of Music,
Thursday 10 March 2011
Photo: Tom Arber Photo: Barnaby Aldrick
Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Leeds College of Music Gala Concert
The Venue, Leeds College of Music,
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Leeds College of Music Album Launch
The Wardrobe Live Music Venue,
Monday 27 September 2010
All students can audition
for an ensemble, which will
perform at various times
throughout the year, either
in The Venue or in the Recital
Room. In addition we offer
a variety of ensemble
performance opportunities
during projects week.
Student recitals also take place during the
week, including our popular Twilight and
Lunchtime Concert programmes featuring
College ensembles. View information about
our portfolio of performing ensembles on
pages 36 and 37.
PERFORMANCE
OPPORTUNITIES
Other Performance Opportunities
As well as the performance activity based
at LCoM, many opportunities exist within
the UK for students to perform, for example
our award winning Big Band regularly
perform at competitions and festivals.
Working with the Musicians’ Booking
Service, students may be offered fully paid
performance opportunities at corporate
events, weddings and parties. This gives
students the experience of performing a
wide range of music in a professional
environment.
Student Platform Performances
We run a number of Student Platform
performance opportunities. The aim of the
Student Platform is to enable suitable groups
to have opportunities for public performance
to increase their experience whilst acting
as musical ambassadors for Leeds
College of Music.
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Chamber Orchestra
The Chamber Orchestra consists of full
time students and its size is scalable
depending on the repertoire being
performed. This ensemble provides
repertoire and training experience for
instrumentalists. Public concerts or
workshops are given on a regular basis.
Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Exploring the larger forms of wind music,
this ensemble emphasises the importance
of ensemble playing in the overall training
of woodwind students. Public concerts or
workshops are given on a regular basis.
Big Band
Specialising in traditional big band
arrangements and the classic repertoire,
our award winning Big Band provides initial
training in large jazz ensemble playing.
The Big Band typically includes up to
20 players. Public concerts or workshops
are given on a regular basis.
Contemporary Jazz Orchestra
Comprised of experienced players, the
Contemporary Jazz Orchestra performs
challenging music from the contemporary
repertoire. The size of the ensemble is
flexible according to the demands of the
repertoire. Public concerts or workshops
are given on a regular basis.
The Leeds College of Music Chorus
The Chorus is distinctive as it performs a
variety of large-scale works with a particular
focus. These can include African, popular,
contemporary or choral. The Chorus is
compulsory for all Undergraduate first
year students. Public concerts or workshops
are given on a regular basis.
Baroque Orchestra
This ensemble provides students with the
opportunity to study and perform 17th and
18th Century repertoire with an emphasis
on historical performance practice.
LEEDS COLLEGE
OF MUSIC PERFORMING
ENSEMBLES
Photo: Tom Arber
Pop Gigs
A showcase for LCoM Bands. Leeds
College of Music normally provides one
showcase per term at popular gigging
venues. Students participate in a weekly
band performance/coaching masterclass.
Students demonstrating an exceptional
level of performing skills are selected to
participate in Leeds College of Music
branded gigs.
Gala Project
An annual large-scale event, the Gala
Project aims to involve a high proportion
of students representing all genres. Newly
commissioned highly inventive projects are
encouraged to promote our distinctive offer.
New Music Ensemble
This ensemble is devoted to the performance
of new music. Its flexible performing
resources enable the ensemble to tackle
a vast and exciting range of works
including student compositions.
N.One
N.One is Leeds College of Music’s
electronic music ensemble and has
performed annually over the last decade.
Undergraduate students who are pursuing
electroacoustic music have opportunities of
performing alongside some of the UK’s most
respected electroacoustic composers.
Community Symphony Orchestra
The orchestra combines full-time and
part-time students and performs several
concerts per academic year as part of the
Leeds College of Music Concert Season.
Concerto/Soloist and Composition
Competitions
We run an annual concerto/soloist and
composition competition. Through audition,
outstanding students are selected to perform
as a soloist with any Leeds College of Music
Performing Ensemble. For composers,
winning compositions are programmed
within a concert.
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BBC Introducing Live Show
The Venue, Leeds College of Music,
Thursday 10 March 2011
Photo: Barnaby Aldrick
Leeds College of Music Album Launch
The Wardrobe Live Music Venue,
Monday 27 September 2010
Photo: Barnaby Aldrick
BBC Introducing Live Show
The Venue, Leeds College of Music,
Thursday 10 March 2011
Photo: Barnaby Aldrick Photo: Tom Arber
The Marriage of Figaro
Northern Ballet Studio Theatre,
Wednesday 16 – Saturday 19 March 2011
Leeds College of Music Gala Concert
The Venue, Leeds College of Music,
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Leeds College of Music Gala Concert
The Venue, Leeds College of Music,
Wednesday 18 May 2011
Photo: Tom Arber
Performance Highlights
Performance-based highlights of the
last year include the launch of Music
Happens Here, an album featuring
performances and original compositions by
students, a three-hour BBC West Yorkshire
Introducing live broadcast of student bands
from our professional standard concert hall,
The Venue, the Opera Group’s production
of The Marriage of Figaro, and our inaugural
Gala Concert showcasing the best in
student performance.
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Photo: Jon Stanley Austin
Photo: Adam Martin
Photo: Adam Martin
WORKSHOPS
& MASTERCLASS
Photo: Jon Stanley Austin
Workshops and masterclasses
run throughout the academic
year covering a wide range of
musical genres, and are a great
opportunity for all students to
further enrich their musical
experience and knowledge.
Workshops and masterclasses are often
held to coincide with the appearance
of artists performing as part of the Leeds
College of Music Concert Season, and are
also given by full-time/part-time members
of staff and by visiting professors.
Recent visitors have included:
Jerry Bergonzi – jazz saxophonist
Tim Burke – Chorus Master, Opera North
Liane Caroll – jazz vocalist
Neil Cowley – jazz pianist
Guthrie Govan – guitarist
Tom McRae – singer/songwriter
Danny Rampling – DJ/producer
Ingrid Seifert – The London Baroque
Gwilym Simcock – jazz pianist
Ash Soan – drummer, Adele/Robbie
Williams/Will Young
Paul Turner, Rob Harris and Derrick
McKenzie – Jamiroquai’s rhythm section
Guthrie Govan
Guitarist
“To date, I’ve given two masterclasses at
Leeds College of Music, and in each case
I met a large and enthusiastic gathering of
students who asked intelligent questions
and seemed highly motivated to do well in
the field of music. I have yet to sit in on any
regular classes, so I can’t profess to know
exactly how (or indeed what) these kids
are being taught... but whatever Leeds
College of Music is doing, it certainly
seems to be working!”
Tom McRae
Mercury Music nominated singer/
songwriter
“I’ve given lots of workshops in music
colleges around the country, and it’s
clear that Leeds College of Music not only
has brilliant facilities, an experienced and
talented staff and well organised courses,
it has that rare thing - a fantastically creative
atmosphere, where a passion for music is
clearly the beating heart of the college.
It felt like a really inspirational place to be."
Ingrid Seifert
The London Baroque
“I loved coming up to Leeds [College of
Music] and working with wonderful young
people. It was such a joy [to witness] their
fantastic music making, concentration and
the warmth and enthusiasm they bring
with them.”
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Leeds College of Music has
appointed a number of world
class musicians to Visiting
Professorships. The Visiting
Professors play a leading
part in the development and
dissemination of good
practice in Higher Education
performance, production
and composition.
Visiting Professorships have been
conferred upon:
Paul Archibald – Visiting Professor
in Trumpet
Ian Capel – Visiting Professor
in Music Production
Mick Glossop – Visiting Professor
in Music Production
Alan Hacker – Visiting Professor in Clarinet
Wolfgang Manz – Visiting Professor
in Piano (pictured)
Stuart Nicholson – Visiting Professor
in Music Journalism
Dennis Rollins – Visiting Professor
in Trombone
Malcolm Toft – Visiting Professor
in Music Production
Chris Watson – Visiting Professor
in Sound Recording
Wen Zhou Li – Visiting Professor in Violin
A number of new Visiting Professors are
due to be announced for 2012 – visit
www.lcm.ac.uk for up-to-date information
about these appointments and biographies
of the existing Visiting Professors.
VISITING
PROFESSORS
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Working internally and externally
in support of professional
development and industry liaison,
Leeds College of Music provides
vital links that support bespoke
training programmes, events
and projects, provide funding
and mentoring for student business
ideas, and assist with the ongoing
expansion of Industry Partnerships.
Photo: Barnaby Aldrick
Enterprise Events and Projects
Leeds College of Music currently arranges
enterprise focused events giving practical
advice on the music industry from financial
matters to self-promotion, and projects which
offer practical experience of the industry.
Recent events have included a BBC
Introducing West Yorkshire live show,
the opportunity to record a music video
(see our YouTube channel for results),
a seminar from a music lawyer and a
chance for students to have their demos
heard by a panel of Demo Doctors.
Mentor Bank
The Mentor Bank enables students and
graduates to access industry specialists
for individual support on everything from
planning and researching ideas to
assistance with a business plan,
specific technical advice to general
experience in the field.
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
AND INDUSTRY
LIAISON
Musicians’ Booking Service
This service provides students and alumni
with paid performance opportunities whilst
enabling members of the public to access
our high quality musicians for private and
corporate functions. The Musicians’
Booking Service coordinates all details
of the bookings, which also give students
experience of working with an agency.
Music Happens Here
Music Happens Here, released in
September 2010, is a snapshot of the
fresh, diverse and current sound coming
from students at Leeds College of Music.
Part of a competitive project open to all
HE students, the album draws on the
performance, composition and production
talents of the student body.
In collaboration with industry experts, the
compilation album offers a stepping stone
for students to get their music to a wider
audience and move their careers on to
the next level.
To see how we are developing our
Professional Development and Industry
Liaison work, visit the website or speak
to members of staff at an Open Day.
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Conferences
Leeds International Jazz
Education Conference
Launched in 1993, the Leeds International
Jazz Education Conference is the leading
practice-based research event of its kind in
Europe. The event welcomes delegates from
around the world to participate in crossdisciplinary
presentations, performances,
workshops and discussion groups. LIJEC
also provides opportunities for Leeds College
of Music students to showcase their work.
LIJEC is an annual event focusing on
practice-based jazz research, education,
performance and composition. It offers a
unique forum for musicians, academics,
educators, students, and arts organisers
to engage with the latest sounds and
emerging ideas in jazz. Along with paper
presentations, workshops, performances
and jam sessions, there are opportunities
for discussion, networking, information
exchange, and professional development.
Leeds International Forum
for Innovation in Composition
and Production
The International Forum is an annual
event focusing on research and practice
related to innovations in Music Production
and Composition. The goal is to bring
together composers, producers, music
industry representatives, academics,
educators and research students to
discuss their practice, research and
industry experiences; The Forum
encourages participants and delegates
that represent the commercial music
industry and academia. Past keynote
speakers have included Bill Drummond
(KLF, pictured), Jazzie B (Soul II Soul),
David Toop and Leigh Landy.
Photo: Kurt Hoerbst
International Terezin Music Conference
Leeds College of Music will host the
inaugural International Terezin Music
Conference in February 2012. It will also
mark the official launch of the Terezin Music
Hub. Part of the Postgraduate Studies and
Research Centre, the Hub will aim to provide
a focal point in the UK for the study of music
and musicians interned at the Terezin
(Theresienstadt) concentration camp during
WW2, through practice-based research,
research and collaboration. Its brief will also
encompass related disciplines, including
music during the Holocaust in particular,
and creativity in adversity in general.
RESEARCH
& CONFERENCES
Leeds International Songwriting
Conference
New for 2012, the Leeds International
Songwriting Conference is the best place
for those with a passion for songwriting to
learn and share best practice. The LISC
offers a unique learning and networking
experience for industry professionals,
educators and students.
Visit www.lcm.ac.uk for further information.
Research
Leeds College of Music is a unique
environment for music research and study.
It is the only institution of its kind where
there is such diversity of curriculum in
terms of musical genre, practice, and the
application of practice (pedagogy and
community music).
Practice-based research lies at the centre
of LCoM activities, and supports a wide
range of initiatives. Our academic staff
represent a broad range of specialisms
and have international reputations for their
work as performers, composers, producers,
musicologists and educational consultants.
Leeds College of Music's international
reputation in the fields of performance,
music production, and composition is
underpinned by the research activities
of its staff. Current research specialisms
of Leeds College of Music staff include
electroacoustic composition, improvisation,
music pedagogy, twentieth century
musicology, analysis, composition
and community music.
Research activity lies within the
Postgraduate Studies and Research
Centre (PGSRC).
Research Assessment Exercise
Leeds College of Music’s academic
staff represent a broad range of
specialisms, and have international
reputations for their work.
Our overall quality profile was acknowledged
by the outcome of the RAE:
– 10% of the submission was deemed to
meet the standard for 4* (quality that is
world-leading in terms of originality,
significance and rigour)
– 15% was deemed to meet the
standard for 3* (quality that is
internationally excellent in terms of
originality, significance and rigour but
which nonetheless falls short of the
highest standards of excellence)
– 40% was deemed to meet the standard
for 2* (quality that is recognised
internationally in terms of originality
significance and rigour)
– 35% was deemed to meet the
standard for 1* (quality that is
recognised nationally in terms of
originality, significance and rigour)
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Photo: Tom Arber
FEES AND FUNDING
– INFORMATION
FOR 2012 ENTRY
Leeds College of Music
will charge tuition fees of
£9,000 for undergraduate
courses, for UK and EU
residents from 2012.
This decision has been made after very
careful consideration of the Government’s
proposed changes to Higher Education
funding, which means that students will
have to cover the whole cost of the tuition
themselves, rather than the Government
paying part of it.
Tuition Fees – what do I pay and when?
Students will not be required to pay any
tuition fees up-front or until after graduation
and earning at least £21,000 per year.
Tuition fee loans will be available to cover
the full cost of tuition, regardless of
household income, and this will be paid
directly to LCoM. No matter how much
you owe, you only pay back according to
how much you earn above £21,000.
Loans for living costs
Students will be able to apply for loans
for living costs, of up to £5,500 if living
away from home, and also non-repayable
grants of up to £3,250, where the
household income is less than £42,600.
There is additional non-repayable help from
the Government, for those with additional
costs such as a Parents Learning Allowance
and Childcare funding, for those with
children, and the Disabled Students
allowance to pay for any extra study
costs related to a disability.
Additional fees and funding information
can be found towards the back of the
prospectus on page 179.
Supporting students
We will offer a generous package of
financial support for those who need it
most and over 30% of the additional fee
income will be used to support students
from lower income families and for
measures to encourage suitable applicants
from a wide range of backgrounds.
For those who have the potential to benefit
from studying at Leeds College of Music,
there should be no financial barriers.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Leeds College of Music offers a range of
scholarships which are awarded on merit
following an audition/interview. In addition,
we will have a very generous bursary
scheme to assist with living costs based
on household income (as assessed
by Student Finance).
Full details of scholarships and bursaries
for 2012 entry can be found towards the
back of the prospectus on page 183.
National Scholarship Programme
Leeds College of Music will also participate
in the National Scholarship Programme,
offering tuition fee reductions of £3,000
each, to 18 students in year 1, whose
household income is below £18,000 and
who achieve the highest scores at audition/
interview.
Additional information, along with our Access
Agreement, is available at www.lcm.ac.uk
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The Careers Service at
Leeds College of Music
provides students with
impartial information
and advice on various
career options, including
employment, study and
further training opportunities.
The service also offers students professional
guidance, to assist them in the career
planning process, with this service available
to them throughout their studies.
Students can decide to attend a guidance
interview, in order to discuss career plans,
options and ideas in more detail. Students
can use interview sessions to explore the
various career pathways open to them and
to consider how best to progress their career
ideas, which may relate to employment,
training or postgraduate study. The service
provides information, advice and guidance on
CV writing and job applications, job hunting
and preparation for employment, accessing
careers information and resources and
identifying the career options open to a
graduate of music.
Photo: Tom Arber
Career Progression
after Graduation
As music graduates, our alumni have a
range of employment options open to them;
they can choose between jobs and
employment, which are music-specific
or relate to interests and elements of their
degree. Graduate employment opportunities
and vacancies are very often open to
graduates of any degree discipline.
As graduates of Leeds College of Music,
our alumni may decide to enter the music
industry as a member of a band, group
or orchestra, or as a freelance or session
musician. Our HE leavers also decide to
work as self-employed music tutors, whilst
others train to teach in secondary education
or find employment in Further and Higher
Education colleges.
CAREER
GUIDANCE
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As a graduate of Leeds College of Music
a large number of employment, study and
further training opportunities are available
to you, including...
SESSION MUSICIAN
INSTRUMENTAL TUTOR
PERFORMER
MUSIC TEACHER
MUSIC AGENT
RECORDING ENGINEER
MUSIC REVIEWER/CRITIC
ARTS ADMINISTRATOR
BAND MEMBER
MUSIC JOURNALIST
BROADCASTER
MUSIC PHOTOGRAPHER
BAND MANAGER
REPETITEUR
PROMOTER
SOLOIST
PIANO TUNER
INSTRUMENT REPAIRER
MUSIC VENUE
MUSIC CONSULTANT
ROAD CREW
LECTURER
INSTRUMENT MAKER
TOUR MANAGER
ARRANGER
SONGWRITER
SINGER-
SONGWRITER
CONDUCTOR
REHEARSAL DIRECTOR
ACCOMPANIST
MUSIC THERAPIST
DJ
CHORUS MEMBER
CHOIR DIRECTOR
CHURCH ORGANIST
MUSIC RETAILER
MUSIC LIBRARIAN
BAND LEADER
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
MUSIC
PRODUCER
ELECTROACOUSTIC COMPOSER
MUSIC PUBLISHER
COMPOSER
SOUND DESIGNER
SOUND TECHNICIAN
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"It was such an amazing feeling
winning the awards I did at the
Graduation Ceremony. I felt so
privileged, and of course they look
great on my CV now! Graduation was
a fantastic way to celebrate everyone’s
hard work over the past three years.
I have made many life long friends at
Leeds College of Music, not to mention
contacts for the start of my professional
singing career. I am now looking to
audition for a masters degree, and
I am still receiving lots of help and
advice from the tutors at LCoM for
this exciting process."
– Lucia Walsh Hughes, BA Classical Music Graduate
"Leeds College of Music has been
the best choice for Lucia's degree;
as parents we have been reassured
by the support and are happy that
she has been able to realise her
vision for musicianship here.
Tuition has been first class, we have
watched her blossom and grow as
her talents have been nurtured and
her confidence developed over the
three years. Graduation day was
the cherry on top of the icing, the
most fantastic day to celebrate our
daughter’s amazing achievements,
I am bursting with pride."
– Lucia’s Mum
Photo: Tom Arber
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LIFE IN
LEEDS
Photo: Tim Munsey
Leeds is a great place to be a student
and the city has one of the most
thriving student communities in the
UK with over 125,000 undergraduate
students. The city’s safe and friendly
environment, brilliant music scene,
fantastic nightlife and comparative
affordability make Leeds the ideal
location to live and study.
www.leedsliveitloveit.com
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THE CITY
IN NUMBERS
10
Music Festivals
150
Cafes, Bars
+ Restaurants
Photos: Jon Stanley Austin
1000
Shops
110
Live Music
Venues
5
Kaiser Chiefs
4
Major theatres
125,000
Students
40
Music Stores
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Photos: Toshiya Suzuki
Leeds has a national and
international reputation
for music excellence and
Leeds College of Music
benefits from its position
within a city that has a
great musical heritage.
Whether you’re looking for experimental
jazz, beat-box championships, international
piano competitions, opera performances
you can fit into your lunch-break or the latest
6 Music and NME-endorsed bands, you’re
bound to find something to suit your musical
tastes in Leeds.
From the pioneering approach of Opera
North – England’s national opera company
in the North – to the emergence of Leeds
artists including Kaiser Chiefs, Corinne
Bailey Rae and Rusko, to the annual Leeds
Festival and Live at Leeds, if you love music,
you’ll love Leeds.
LEEDS
MUSIC
SCENE
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Leeds College of Music
contributes significantly to
the artistic life of the region,
through hosting our own
Concert Season and events
or through a range of
festival partnerships.
The Venue, our 350-seat concert space,
hosts the majority of events in our Concert
Season, which runs from September to
May each academic year.
The annual programme includes a wide
variety of styles encompassing jazz, classical,
contemporary and world music, ranging in
scale from orchestras, choirs and big bands to
small ensembles and solo recitals/concerts.
Many Leeds College of Music ensembles
perform during the Concert Season, and
audiences also have the opportunity to hear
what some of our graduates have been up to,
as we invite many of our alumni to perform
during the year.
In conjunction with Leeds International
Concert Season, Lunchtime Chamber Music
is presented every Wednesday at The Venue
as well as an International Chamber Series
held throughout the year.
The Venue has brought leading national and
international artists to the city, ranging from
established artists to newcomers, including
Michael Nyman, Jamie Cullum, Courtney
Pine, Led Bib (pictured), Tord Gustavsen,
Tasmin Little, Kenny Wheeler, Tim Garland,
John Foxx, Neil Cowley Trio, Amy Winehouse,
Enrico Rava, Claire Teal, Stacey Kent and
Gwilym Simcock.
www.lcm.ac.uk/concert-season
Photos: Matt Crossick
CONCERT
SEASON
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LEEDS
JAZZ
SCENE
Leeds has a welldeserved
reputation
for its jazz scene, mainly
due to LCoM students
and the numerous jazz
graduates who stay
in the city.
Jazz gigs make up much of the live music
happening in Leeds, with organisations
including Jazz Yorkshire hosting events at
venues including Seven Arts, The Wardrobe,
Santiago, The HiFi and Sela. Within the
region, regular jazz nights are held in
Huddersfield, Hull, Wakefield and Sheffield.
Brad Mehldau, Polar Bear, Acoustic
Ladyland, Empirical, Tord Gustavsen
Ensemble (pictured), Led Bib, Alan Barnes,
Neil Cowley Trio, Stacey Kent, TrioVD,
Jerry Bergonzi, Kenny Wheeler, Soweto
Kinch, Jamie Cullum and Norma Winstone
are just some of the major jazz artists to
have recently performed in Leeds.
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For fans of classical
music, Leeds International
Concert Season presents
an annual season
featuring orchestras,
choirs and soloists from
across the globe.
Opera North brings to the city 30 years
of experience in producing entertaining
and exciting work that breathes new life
into classics. 2009 saw the opening of the
Howard Assembly Room, a new music/
cultural space in the city and home to
the Orchestra of Opera North.
The Venue – Leeds College of Music’s
performance space – has brought leading
national and international artists to the
city, including Michael Nyman, London
Sinfonietta, Tasmin Little, Fine Arts Brass
Ensemble, Apollo Saxophone Quartet
and Endellion String Quartet (pictured).
Leeds is known throughout the world for
the Leeds International Piano Competition,
founded in 1963 by Dame Fanny Waterman.
The triennial Leeds Conductors’
Competition, organised by Leeds City
Council, is one of only a few in the UK
and exists to support young British
conductors at the start of their careers.
Leeds Lieder+ celebrates the fusion of
music and poetry found in Lieder and other
classical art song traditions. The bi-annual
festival features recitals by world famous
singers, festival premieres and prize
winning young performers.
CLASSICAL
MUSIC
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POPULAR
& LIVE MUSIC
IN THE CITY
You can catch live music
all across the city, every
night of the week, at
venues ranging from the
Victorian splendour of the
City Varieties and the Town
Hall to the best in jazz,
funk and soul at The HiFi.
The latest bands can be found at Leeds
University, Leeds Met, The Cockpit,
Faversham, O² Academy, The Brudenell
Social Club and Nation of Shopkeepers.
Leeds Arena is scheduled to open in 2013.
Bands and singers to recently perform in
the city have included Adele, Tinie Tempah
(pictured), Wild Beasts, The XX, Hot Chip,
Vampire Weekend, Jessie J, James Blake,
LCD Soundsystem, Foals, Chipmunk, The
Black Keys, Regina Spektor, Ellie Goulding,
MGMT, Four Tet, Mumford & Sons, Jamie
Woon and Plan B.
Music lovers are particularly well catered
for in the city centre. There is a good mix
of large music chain stores, smaller
independents stocking imports and vinyl and
second-hand music shops. You can also find
a wide range of sheet music, instruments,
equipment and practical advice at a number
of specialist stores in and around the centre.
A number of music festivals happen in
the city, including Leeds Festival, three day
music festival Live at Leeds, the bi-annual
Leeds Lieder+, dance music event Cocoon
in the Park, and Leeds largest free pop
festival Paty in the Park.
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When it comes to exploring
your artistic side, there’s
no better place to find
inspiration. Leeds has
a thriving arts and cultural
scene offering the best in
theatre, film, dance,
comedy and visual arts,
so whatever your interests
you’ll find something to
suit your tastes.
Highlights of the Leeds cultural calendar
include the Leeds International Pianoforte
Competition, Leeds Lieder+, Ilkley Literature
Festival, Chapeltown Carnival (the largest
carnival outside of Notting Hill), Leeds
International Film Festival, and Light Night,
as well as annual seasons at the West
Yorkshire Playhouse, the Grand Theatre
(Opera North), City Varieties, Yorkshire
Dance, the Carriageworks, Howard
Assembly Room, Hyde Park Picture
House and the Town Hall.
Phoenix Dance Theatre, Northern Ballet
Theatre, Yorkshire Dance and the Northern
School of Contemporary Dance dominate
the city’s dance scene, each proving to be
leaders in contemporary dance and ballet
both throughout the region and the UK
as a whole.
Photo: Robert Workman
When it comes to grand-scale arts and
culture, Leeds shows it can compete
with any of the big cities in the country.
The West Yorkshire Playhouse ensures
the city is well-known for its theatre,
with a programme of self-produced
plays and international work, along with
regional and grass-roots drama.
Leeds City Art Gallery and the Henry Moore
Institute are both based in the city centre
and offer impressive collections of fine and
contemporary art, sculpture and design.
The Leeds City Museum opened in 2008
and has held a number of inspiring and
original exhibitions, including the world’s
largest collection of Spice Girls
memorabilia!
ARTS &
CULTURE
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Photo: Barnaby Aldrick
Leeds College of Music’s
Student Union has an active
role, providing welfare support
and societies that are open
to all students. The Union
works closely with LCoM
staff to address any issues
that students may face and
to generally improve the
student experience.
The first contact students will have with
the Union is during Enrolment and Freshers’
Week where they will be able to sign up
for an NUS Extra card which will give them
discounts in many high street stores, clubs
and restaurants. Freshers’ Week is a very
active time in the social calendar, offering
you the opportunity to socialise with other
students at a number of events, including
the annual Leeds College of Music
Freshers’ Party.
STUDENT
LIFE
The week also provides the chance to
sign up for various societies and sports
clubs. Students can also become involved
with the sporting activities and societies
Leeds City College, University of Bradford,
University of Leeds and Leeds Met.
The SU is always available to assist and
advise students with any welfare or support
needs that they may have. The SU works
to target areas of specific importance to
our students and runs a number of
support schemes.
The Union is constantly trying to develop
and expand, and needs the input of students
to do this. Members of the SU work closely
with the NUS, but are elected by and
responsible to the students at Leeds
College of Music. Much of what the SU
does is down to the students themselves,
from the organisation of activities, parties
and events, to the everyday running of
the Union.
For further information find the
Leeds College of Music Student Union
on Facebook.
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Leeds College of Music
welcomes students from all
over the world. Many of our
international students come
from Japan, China, Norway,
USA, Poland and Greece,
and we currently have around
75 international students
from about 40 countries
studying at LCoM.
At Leeds College of Music we understand
that choosing a place to study overseas
is a difficult decision and you will have
many questions. We hope you will find the
information on the following pages useful,
and if you have any questions or would like
any further information please get in touch
with us - a list of the relevant people to
contact is given on page 79. We hope
that you will choose to study at Leeds
College of Music and look forward to
welcoming you to Leeds in the future.
International Leeds
Leeds College of Music is situated on
Quarry Hill, five minutes walk from Leeds
city centre, and at the heart of the city’s
arts and cultural quarter. The city is diverse
and multicultural, with people of more than
75 nationalities making their home here.
Leeds is flourishing as a cultural centre
and recognised internationally as a leading
centre for learning, with a total student
population of over 200,000 including
students from over 100 countries.
The city’s friendly environment, great
nightlife and comparative affordability
make it the ideal location to be a student.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
10 REASONS TO
CHOOSE LEEDS
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
FOR YOUR UK MUSIC
EDUCATION:
1.
LCoM has an innovative,
contemporary approach which
equips students perfectly for
working life as a 21st century
musician.
2.
3.
4.
Leeds College of Music is part
of Conservatoires UK, offering
a specialist music college
education at an affordable fee.
Leeds has been voted Best
University Destination in the
UK and most cost effective
place to study in Britain.
LCoM has a vibrant and diverse
culture, with students from about
40 countries and 20 nationalities
represented among the staff.
5.
6.
Our staff and students are
friendly and helpful, and our
Student Services team will
help you to settle down and
feel at home.
Leeds has a fantastic music
scene with all genres of
music represented and lots
of venues for student gigs
and performances.
7.
8.
Many Leeds College of Music
graduates achieve successful
careers within the music
industry in classical, jazz,
pop or music production.
LCoM has its own performance
venue, which hosts concerts
by student ensembles and
professional artists, some
free to students.
9.
10.
Leeds is at the centre of the
UK, within easy reach of the
beautiful Yorkshire Dales,
London, Scotland and the
East and West coasts.
Leeds is a thriving city with
excellent arts, heritage, sports
and nightlife, but is also safe,
voted the UK’s most female
friendly city.
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Leeds College of Music has
a Student Welfare Advisor
with responsibility for
international students as part
of its Student Support team.
The Student Support Unit also has a number
of other specialist advisors who are there to
assist with matters such as accommodation
and finances, as well as offering support
when needed with areas such as counselling
and careers advice. English Language
support is also provided for international
students for whom English is not their first
language. Advice and information on visas
and immigration is provided by the
Academic Administration Unit.
Advice and Information
The Student Welfare, Accommodation
and International Advisor will be able to
answer your questions and provide further
information to help you, both before you
apply and once you are a student at Leeds
College of Music. The Advisor can offer
specialist advice and information on
immigration, visa requirements, suitable
accommodation, local knowledge, cultural
matters and other issues of interest to
students from other countries.
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SUPPORT
Accommodation
International students aged 18 or over may
be able to live in Joseph Stones House,
LCoM's on-site student accommodation
block. Residents have the convenience
of having the College facilities on their
doorstep, while the entertainment, shopping
and cultural attractions of Leeds are just a
few minutes walking distance away. For
more information, please see page 188
or contact the Student Welfare Advisor
on +44 113 222 3514 or by emailing
a.best@lcm.ac.uk
Welcome and Orientation
When you arrive in Leeds, we will do all we
can to help you settle into your new life in
the UK. We will provide a full introduction
to the college, including an orientation tour
of Leeds and a Welcome reception for all
international students. The Student Welfare
Advisor also arranges social events for
international students and visits to cultural
and recreational attractions in Yorkshire.
It may be possible for us to meet you at
the airport or station on request.
Language Support
English language tuition is provided
throughout your course in order to support
your musical studies. This usually involves
scheduled sessions with our learning
support tutor, covering both written and
spoken English. For students not meeting
the English language requirements for their
chosen course, we can provide information
about suitable summer courses at a local
language centre in Leeds. For further
information, brochures and ESOL application
details please contact the Student Welfare
Advisor on +44 (0) 113 222 3514 or by
emailing a.best@lcm.ac.uk
APPLYING TO LEEDS
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
English Language
If English is your second language, you
must have a British Council English
Language Testing System (IELTS) score
of 6.0 for HE programmes. These tests
can be taken at British Council offices in
many cities around the world. For more
information visit www.ielts.org
Visa Requirements
In 2009, the UK Government introduced
new tighter rules, based on a points system,
for those wishing to study or work in the UK.
If you wish to come to the UK as an
international student you will need to
apply for ‘entry clearance’ before you leave
the country where you live to travel to the
UK. (This means a visa if you are a visa
national, or an entry certificate if you
are a non-visa national).
If you are already in the UK for the purpose
of studying and your visa expires, you will
need to extend it at least six to eight weeks
before the expiry date in order to start a new
course. There are limits as to how many
years you can stay as a student.
All international students wishing to study
at Leeds College of Music will now need
to apply for entry as a ‘General Student’
under Tier 4 of the Points Based System
of Immigration. If you wish to make a
successful application you must read and
understand the Home Office guidance,
which is available at www.ukba.
homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk
For further information about applying for a
visa, please see the International pages on
our website www.lcm.ac.uk. You can also
read impartial advice about all aspects of
studying in the UK at www.ukcisa.org.uk
Applications
For details of how to apply please see
page 176.
Auditions
For overseas students, auditions are
normally carried out by audio visual
recording. However, it may be possible
to offer live auditions in selected countries.
For information about overseas auditions,
please see our website at www.lcm.ac.uk/
international-students
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Overseas Tuition Fee
If you have not been normally living in
the EU or UK for the three years before
1 September in the year you enrol, you may
be required to pay the overseas tuition fee.
The rules regarding residency and tuition
fee status are complex, and if you have
any doubts about your position you are
advised to contact the Student Welfare,
Accommodation and International Advisor
on 0113 222 3514. Tuition fees may be
paid in instalments from a UK bank account;
however, a substantial deposit will be
required at enrolment. Please see
page 179 for details of international
student fees.
FINANCIAL
MATTERS
Discounts
A discount of 5% is available to new
Undergraduate entrants who pay the
overseas tuition fee rate and pay the
tuition fee in full at or before enrolment.
Discounts are subject to annual review.
International Scholarships
Leeds College of Music is able to offer
a small number of one-year partial
scholarships for International Students
studying on the HE programmes. The
International Scholarship is open to all
students paying full international tuition fees,
regardless of nationality. The maximum
scholarship available per student is £3,000,
and all award decisions will be made on the
basis of musical excellence. Please see our
website for scholarship application forms and
closing date. For more information please
contact the Course Enquiries Team at
enquiries.assistant@lcm.ac.uk
Funding for International Students
You will need to allow at least £7,500 per
year for your living costs, excluding the cost
of travelling to the UK. Please note that
overseas students are not able to receive
any assistance from UK public funds, so
before applying to the College you should
consider carefully whether you could
afford to study on the course. For more
information about the costs involved,
please see the International students’
money guide on the College website.
www.lcm.ac.uk/international-students
International students can get further advice
from UKCISA at www.ukcisa.org.uk or from
the British Council at www.britishcouncil.org.uk
Further information
If you have any queries about the courses,
College facilities, or support for international
students please contact the Course
Enquiries Team on +44 (0)113 222 3416
or by emailing enquiries.assistant@lcm.
ac.uk.
It may be possible to put you in touch with
a student from your own country who would
be able to answer your questions by e-mail.
There are educational agents in some
countries who may be able to help with your
application. For up to date information about
agents please see our website at www.lcm.
ac.uk/international-students
Useful websites
Immigration and study overseas advice
British Council
www.britishcouncil.org
Education UK
www.educationuk.org
UK CISA
www.ukcisa.org.uk
UK Border Agency
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
UK Visa Information
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Prepare for Success
www.prepareforsuccess.org.uk
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"I have had a wonderful time studying
at Leeds College of Music, from BTEC
National Diploma to Undergraduate
Classical to Postgraduate Diploma
in Performance. There are a lot of
performance opportunities for
students including lunchtime
concerts and ensembles.
There are also many competitions
and music festivals happening around
Leeds and the surrounding area.
I have gained such a valuable
experience by participating in
many of those events.
In the past six years, with all the friendly
and helpful teachers, student support
members, and classmates, I can say this
is the most precious time in my life ever!"
– Doinique Chan (pictured, far right)
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MY SOUND
OF SUCCESS
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“As an International student, one
of the best things about living in
Leeds is being able to enjoy its
vibrant music scene.
Whether it’s small local pubs, medium-sized
trendy bars or bigger renowned venues, the
city offers a wide selection of artists across
the musical spectrum performing constantly
throughout the year. As a music student,
I have found that going to gigs is the best
way to find inspiration outside of Leeds
College of Music. For this reason, moving
to Leeds has been a crucial decision for my
musical development that I will never forget.”
Fernando Heftye (Mexico)
Music Production
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“Leeds College of Music has driven
my creativity and passion for music,
through ensembles and individual
performance opportunities.
The course has molded my skills ready
for the outside world, allowing me to feel
confidence as to what the future holds
as a full-time musician.”
Rebecca Hill
Classical
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“Leeds College of Music will
always have a special place
in my heart. It has the right
combination of inspirational
tutors and academic rigour
to prepare any musician
for the outside world!"
Phil Meadows
Jazz
“Leeds College of Music is
the perfect environment for
performance based studies.
Over my three years here I have
had the opportunity to work with
jazz greats such as Mike Gibbs,
Dave Liebman, John Taylor
and Kenny Wheeler to name
a few.”
Max Sterling
Jazz
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“I have had a great experience at Leeds
College of Music. The college has been
supportive of my own interests and I am
constantly offered great advice.
Leeds is an amazing student city with
good nightlife and lots of performance
opportunities for up-and-coming musicians.
I will continue to use the knowledge I have
learnt through my time at Leeds College of
Music and develop a career in music.”
Jade Ellins
Popular
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“Since I left school I always dreamt of
coming to Leeds to study. I remember
reading the prospectus for Leeds College
of Music and getting excited about the
possibilities that awaited me.
After studying here for two years I haven't
looked back. The teachers and staff are
excellent, the facilities are more then I could
ask for and my fellow students have been
amazing to work with. I cannot wait to begin
my third year to complete my degree!”
Jonny Cade
Foundation Degree/Production
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“Leeds College of Music has been very
beneficial for me, due to the number of
performance opportunities that I have
had. I auditioned for the concerto prize,
and following this, I was a soloist in
two orchestral concerts.
As well as performing opportunities,
I have particularly benefited from the
music industry training, for example learning
to build a website, developing a portfolio
and meeting professionals who offer
tailored career guidance.”
Jenny Lloyd-Wilkinson
Classical
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“Leeds has become my home away
from home. At Leeds College of Music
we don’t just learn about music, we
also learn about life.
The teachers and staff are always supportive,
trying to help each student reach their
potential in a way which is natural and
helpful for them. Both inside and outside of
LCoM there is a huge variety of music genres
and collaborations happening, from jazz to
electroacoustic there’s something for everyone.
However it’s the people of Leeds that make
it such a great place to be. In two short years
I have gained amazing friendships which will
remain with me long after I graduate."
Dan Taylor
Jazz
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“My time at Leeds College of Music
has been brilliant and the help and
support of the Production lecturers
has been invaluable.
Studying Production at Leeds College of
Music has opened up so many opportunities
for me, including work with BBC Yorkshire
and BBC Introducing. I am really excited
about what the future holds.”
Emma Knight
Production
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“Leeds is a fantastic city for
musicians and music lovers.
There is a great choice of entertainment
every night of the week if you know where
to look. It's been a real pleasure to study
at Leeds College of Music; we have
benefitted greatly from the rehearsal and
recording facilities which have been
incredibly useful for us as a band.”
Rob Platts and Chris Milligan
of Buffalo Bones
Popular
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“Dropping everything and leaving
your country for a place you‘ve
never been isn‘t easy, but my move
to Leeds has been fantastic.
Leeds College of Music is full of wonderful,
knowledgeable and supportive staff, and the
city itself has so many live venues for music.
I'm so glad I made the move!”
Katie Patterson (Canada)
Jazz
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“The most positive aspect of working
and living in Leeds is the people
and the contacts you can make.
I’ve learnt to sell myself as a producer
and ‘put yourself out there’ for everyone
to see in a city with an ever expanding
music scene. Leeds College of Music
provides a solid foundation for any
musician or producer, giving them
a head start within the industry.”
Wil Frost
Production
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108 BA (Hons) Music (Classical)
120 BA (Hons) Music (Jazz)
132 BA (Hons) Music (Popular)
142 BA (Hons) Music (Production)
152 BA (Hons) Music (Combined)
158 BA (Hons) Music (Accelerated)
164 Foundation Degree in Music Production
172 Foundation Certificate in Music
COURSE
INTRODUCTION
Leeds College of Music offers
a distinctive undergraduate
degree course with specialisms
available in Jazz, Classical,
Popular and Production. The BA
(Hons) programme is distinguished
by exceptional quality training
which balances tuition in creative
practice with applied musicianship
and direct participation in
professional studies.
It offers the opportunity to work with a
broad range of staff, students and industry
professionals and to undertake specialist
study within an extensive range of
collaborative and interactive projects.
Leeds College of Music is uniquely
placed in the UK to meet the needs of the
aspiring 21st century music professional,
and provides high quality conservatoire
training for the creative industries.
Our undergraduate programmes are
designed to prepare students to work
as rounded members of the music
profession as performers, composers,
producers, community animateurs
and teachers.
We have a pioneering approach to the
training of working musicians, and our
curriculum has recently been revised to
reflect the changing needs of both the
profession and employers.
Specialist Study
This element develops your core individual
and collaborative skills in your specialist area
(performance, composition or production)
through individual, ensemble and studio
tuition. Students also participate in creative
projects giving further opportunities to
specialise or broaden their musical
education.
Applied Musicianship
Applied Musicianship develops your
understanding of the relationship between
theory and practice, covering areas such
as harmony, composition, arranging and
improvisation integrated with academic
studies. Opportunities in years two and
three allow students to specialise or
broaden areas of interest through a
range of optional modules.
Professional Studies
This component enables you to develop
relevant professional skills through
theoretical and practical opportunities.
Students explore areas such as community
music, pedagogy, music journalism, the
music industry and professional development.
LCoM's extensive range of visiting industry
specialists contributes to the delivery of this
element of the course.
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CLASSICAL
Leeds College of Music offers a unique
Higher Education environment for the
study of classical music. It is the only
conservatoire in the UK where such a
diverse range of musicians and musical
styles (Classical, Jazz, Popular and
Production) work alongside each other
and offer opportunities for collaboration
across the genres.
The Classical pathway is a flexible course
with an emphasis on practical musicianship
and creative development.
It aims to provide students with the
necessary skills in performance,
composition and musicianship to equip
them for their future career, making them
ideally placed for the expanding number
of opportunities for musicians with broad
based musical experience.
It also provides an ideal grounding for
progression to postgraduate study and
teacher training. Leeds College of Music
recognises that music and the music
business are continually changing and
developing. With a strong track record in
training students for a career as a working
musician in the 21st century, Leeds
College of Music has a progressive
approach and a contemporary focus.
The course offers specialised training
for performers and composers, and
encourages students to develop an
understanding of music in its social
context, thereby enabling graduates
to play their part in the ever evolving
UK arts sector.
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BA (HONS) MUSIC (CLASSICAL)
The BA (Hons) Music (Classical) degree consists
of three strands (Specialist Study, Musicianship
and Professional Studies) which encourages
specialism whilst offering opportunities for cross
genre collaboration and preparation for a career
in the creative industries. Each strand continues
through all three years to enable you to fully
develop your skills in each area.
“My recommendation to all
parents, career advice officers
and secondary school music
teachers - start at the doorway
of Leeds College of Music”
Clarinet and Saxophone Magazine
Duration
3 years full-time
UCAS Institution
Code
L30
UCAS
Course Code
W300
Validated by
The University
of Bradford
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
Specialist Study
In each year the Specialist Study strand
consists of:
– Specialist Study 1-2-1: your one-to-one
lesson and supporting class
– Group Study: small ensembles
– Specialist Projects: intensive projects
which both support your specialist study
and offer the opportunity to collaborate
across genres
In years one and two, your Specialist Study
will focus on the development of your
technical and musical skills both through
your curriculum studies and through
performance or composition opportunities.
In the final year you will focus on your
strengths working towards a major final
performance or significant portfolio of
compositions.
Group Study provides the opportunity in
all three years to develop the techniques
and skills for effective preparation and
ensemble performance of both standard
and contemporary repertoire. Specialist
Study composers will have the opportunity
to compose for some of these ensembles
and have their compositions realised.
Musicianship
The Musicianship strand consists of:
– Classical Musicianship: Integrated
core music skills including theory
and harmony, composing and
arranging, aural skills and historical
and cultural studies
– Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer
Based Composition, Composition and
Production for the Moving Image,
Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic
Composition and Musical Direction
In years one and two you will study the
specialist musicianship skills needed to
support your development as a classical
musician in the 21st century. The approach
will be integrated and holistic, developing
your core skills though projects based
around themes such as The Enlightenment,
Patronage, Revolution, Nationalism,
Impressionism, Expressionism,
Futurism and Neo Classicism.
In years two and three option choices will
also give you the opportunity to apply your
musicianship skills in a range of cross
genre environments allowing you to develop
the broader musical skills essential to
sustain a successful portfolio career.
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Professional Studies
The Professional Studies strand consists of:
– Working in the Creative Industries:
This year one module will introduce
you to the professional framework and
mechanisms of the creative industries
as well as developing essential personal
skills such as project management
and learning literacies
– Professional Studies Projects: In year
two you will have option choices that
enable you to study a range of topics
designed to help you explore potential
career opportunities as well as
developing essential business and
marketing skills. In year three you will
undertake a substantial independent
project in Community Music, Music
Journalism or Events Management
Auditions and Interviews
If you are called for an audition or
interview, you should ensure we receive
the fee by the date specified in your offer
of audition/interview letter and make
every effort to attend.
You must let us know well in advance if
you are unable to attend on the designated
day and we will endeavour to re-arrange
the audition. Please note that we do not
audition/interview every applicant but no
applicant will be made an offer without
being auditioned or interviewed.
Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most
up-to-date audition and interview
requirements and guidelines.
Admission Requirements
The normal entry requirements for this
course is 240 points.
240 points is equivalent to grades of
CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC
National Diploma. Applicants will be
required to achieve a C grade in
Music if taking A2 levels.
Applicants will also need a minimum of
3 GCSEs at grade C or above including
English Language.
All applicants will need to demonstrate
through audition that they are of ABRSM
Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their
principal study instrument. All applicants
are also required to have ABRSM/London
College of Music Grade V theory or
equivalent. Please note these do not
count toward the 240 tariff points.
All international students must have a
British Council English Language Testing
System (IELTS) score of 6.0
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Ashley Hicklin
After graduating in 2007, Ashley Hicklin
(pictured) signed a worldwide publishing deal
with EMI which has led to him collaborating
with and writing songs for a number of hit
artists across Europe. He co-wrote the
2010 Belgium Eurovision entry, Me & My
Guitar by Tom Dice. The song came 6th in
the Competition held in Oslo and was a
European-wide chart hit. Ashley’s debut
album, Parrysland (Ferryhouse/Warners)
was released in 2010 and he is currently
demo-ing material for his second album.
Whilst still at Leeds College of Music, his
compositions were performed by London
Sinfonietta, Goldberg Ensemble, the Apollo
Saxophone Quartet and COMA Orchestra.
Jo Athroll
On graduating in 2006, Jo worked at the
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
first as Artist and Recordings Administrator
and then as Deputy Orchestra Manager.
In 2008, Jo was appointed as Festivals
Administrator to the Royal Northern College
of Music in Manchester. Jo was recently
appointed Production Manager in charge
of classical music events at the Barbican
Centre, London.
ALUMNI
PROFILES
Katherine Gillham
Katherine Gillham is an SPNM shortlisted
composer, something she achieved within
a year of graduating from LCoM. Katherine
has had works performed at the Royal
Albert Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, and has
also written for Glyndebourne Youth Opera.
Commissions and performances include an
electroacoustic soundtrack for Rhys
Fullerton’s short film Untitled and a
collaboration with writer and director Chrys
Salt; Baghdad 2003. She has trained in
opera, jazz and contemporary improvisation
and continues to perform and create new
works with performance art company
The Gyg.
Andrew Smith
Alumnus Andrew Smith had his
composition, The Sword in the Stone,
performed by the Hallé Orchestra in July
2010. The performance formed part of a
project being run by the Hallé’s Education
and Outreach Department. For the project,
Andy worked with 80 deaf children
composing a song cycle based on King
Arthur and Merlin The piece was originally
devised when Andrew was commissioned
by The Lancashire Sinfonietta to write a
30 minute piece with narration.
Sarah Devonald
Sarah Devonald has won several awards
for her work on Radio 3. Over the years
she has produced and worked on
programmes including Mixing It, Private
Passions and the Proms. She has also
worked extensively in the music recording
studio and has produced many sessions
with the BBC Symphony Orchestra,
Nash Ensemble and countless chamber
groups, plus a CD of Shostakovich’s
Cheryomushki for the BBC Music Magazine.
Sarah currently works as a freelance
producer and writer.
Neil Balfour
Alumnus Neil is working across a number
of music based areas, including an
ambitious classical music project that
involved getting his Leeds neighbourhood
to embrace composition and music making!
Neil also performs with orchestral pop
band Arthur Rigby & the Baskervylles,
and is due to launch PianoLab, a company
that promotes professional music teachers
around Yorkshire, as well as running
workshop and masterclass activity.
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Gemma Wild (pictured)
Gemma Wild graduated from Leeds
College of Music with a First Class honours
degree in Music, followed by a Masters in
Performance. While still a student Gemma
was awarded the John Scheerer Prize for
Woodwind, The Michael Grady Award for
Composition, The Leeds University Armes
Prize, the College Prize for Postgraduate
Studies and The Robert Tebb Trophy for
Outstanding Performance (Classical Style).
During her time at Leeds College of Music
she was commissioned to write a piece for
the Goldberg Ensemble and collaborated
with local poet Seni Seneviratne to write
for the first Leeds Lieder+ festival.
In 2007 Gemma was named as Lancashire
Young Composer of the Year; 2009 saw
Gemma collaborate with the Royal
Liverpool Philharmonic.
Margaret Feaviour
Margaret Feaviour was born in Leeds and
studied at Leeds College of Music before
moving to London to study at the Royal
Academy of Music. As a soprano with
the BBC Singers, Margaret performs all
over the UK and abroad, and contributes
to the ensemble’s nationwide outreach
programme. In addition to her work with
the BBC Singers and as a soloist, she is
a member of the choir at St. Margaret’s
Church Westminster Abbey and the Parish
Church of the Houses of Parliament.
Camilla Bisengaliev
Prize-winning oboist Camilla progressed
from the college’s FE to HE programme
gaining a Postgraduate Music qualification
in 2005. Camilla, who has performed with
the Orchestra of Opera North and the
Kazakh State Symphony Orchestra, still
regularly performs recitals at the College
as part of the Concert Season. In February
2005 Camilla was invited to a prestigious
event at Buckingham Palace, celebrating
the contribution of music to UK culture.
Camilla is currently a member of the
Boreas Trio.
Elizabeth Mansfield
Olivier Award nominated actress Elizabeth
Mansfield studied at Leeds College of
Music in the mid-1980s, specialising in
opera performance. Elizabeth, who was
in the original West End production of
Godspell, is best known for her role as
Music Hall singer Marie Lloyd in the
musical Marie, a role written specifically
for her. Marie was first produced by
Elizabeth Mansfield and writer Steve
Trafford in 1987. It opened at the City
Varieties in Leeds and after a short tour
went to the Edinburgh Festival and Drill
Theatre, London. For her portrayal of
Marie Lloyd, Elizabeth was nominated
for a Laurence Olivier Award, London
Critic’s Award and a Sony Radio Award,
for a BBC Radio 4 adaptation of the show.
View more alumni profiles at
www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy
of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter
for the most up-to-date alumni news.
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STAFF
LISTING
Classical Staff Listing
Head of Undergraduate Studies
(Classical and Jazz)
Elisabeth Parry BA, ARCM
Senior Lecturer (Specialist Study)
Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM,
FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA
Principal Lecturer (Musicianship)
David Fligg BA, MMus, PhD, FHEA
Classical Music Tutors
Woodwind
Visiting Professor
Alan Hacker
Flute/Piccolo
Martyn Shaw MMusRAM, BMus,
AGSMD(P), LGSMD(T), PGCE
Oboe/Cor Anglais
Cathy Lowe
Clarinet
Colin Honour
Luca Luciano BMus, PG Cert
Bassoon
TBC
Saxophone
Sarah Markham GMus, RNCM,
PPRNCM, MMus
Brass
Visiting Professor
Paul Archibald
French Horn
Robert Ashworth GRNCM
Paul Kampen BA, LRAM,
ARCM, LTCL
Trumpet
Murray Greig
David Hooper BMus
Peter Mainwaring BSc
Trombone
Jonathan Enright DipPer RCM, ARCM
Tuba
TBC
Strings
Visiting Professor
Wen Zhou Li
Violin
Kenneth Mitchell BA, MA, ARNCM,
GRNCM
Viola
Kenneth Mitchell BA, MA, ARNCM,
GRNCM
Cello
Judith Burgin Dip RCM, ARCM
Juliet Welchman
Double Bass
Paul Miller
Harp
Georgina Wells
Guitar
Peter Batchelar GRNCM, BA
Percussion
Damien Harron PhD
Keyboard
Piano
Julian Cima LLCM
Nico de Villiers
Jakob Fichert
Mark Fitton GRNCM, PPRNCM
Helen Reid BA, MA
Organ
Simon Lindley PhD
Vocal Studies
Voice
Jane Anthony ARNCM, Cert Ed
Rosamund Cole BA, PGCE
Paul Nilon PPRNCM
Opera Skills
Graham Coatman AMusM, BA
Language for Singers
Rosamund Cole BA, PGCE
Ensembles
John Anderson MMus
Robert Ashworth GRNCM
Graham Coatman AMusM, BA
Marisa Davis BA, PGCE
Angela Lloyd-Mosten BMus, PGDip
Kenneth Mitchell BA, MA, ARNCM,
GRNCM
Martyn Shaw MMusRAM, BMus,
AGSMD(P), LGSMD(T), PGCE
Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM,
FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA
Staff Pianists
Angela Lloyd-Mostyn BMus, PGDip
(RNCM)
Rachel Buxton BMus, PGDip (RCM)
Specialist Study Composition
Composition
David Fligg BA, MMus, PhD, FHEA
Damien Harron PhD
Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM,
FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA
Peter Whitfield BMus, MMus, Dip
Comp Accademia di Santa Cecilia
Electroacoustic Composition
Dale Perkins BA, PHD, PGCE, FHEA
Oliver Hancock BMus, MA
Creative Musicianship
Graham Coatman AMusM, BA
David Fligg BA, MMus, PhD, FHEA
Damien Harron PhD
Graham Hearn BMus, GTCL, DPhil
Nick Katuszonek BA MMus
Martyn Shaw MMusRAM, BMus,
AGSMD(P), LGSMD(T), PGCE
Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM,
FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA
Peter Whitfield BMus, MMus, Dip
Comp Accademia di Santa Cecilia
Professional Practice
Conducting
John Anderson MMus
Community Music/Pedagogy
Christine Bates BMus, MA, PGCE
Music Journalism
Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM,
FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA
Music Industry
Katie Chatburn BMus
For the most up-to-date staff listing
please visit www.lcm.ac.uk
To contact a member of staff
by email please use the format
initial.surname@lcm.ac.uk
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Leeds College of Music offers a unique
Higher Education environment for the
study of jazz. It is the only conservatoire
in the UK where such a diverse range
of musicians and musical styles
(Classical, Jazz, Popular and Production)
work alongside each other and offer
opportunities for collaboration across
the genres.
The Jazz pathway emphasises the
understanding and development of
improvisational/composition language
and the spontaneous implementation of
this into a traditional and contemporary
context. It focuses on the creative and
practical skills needed to develop and
sustain a career in the creative industries.
Photo: Barnaby Aldrick
Both performers and composers are
encouraged to explore their creative
potential across all areas of the curriculum
within a contemporary and vibrant musical
community; ensuring students have the
necessary skills to be a working musician
in the 21st century.
The course is progressive and challenging
enabling graduates to enter the workplace
with both the specialist and wider skills
required in the rapidly changing music
industry. Industry involvement is integral
to the course through both a series of
high profile visiting professors and
workshops as well staff members who
combine their teaching with professional
work in the music industry.
JAZZ
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BA (HONS) MUSIC (JAZZ)
The BA (Hons) Music (Jazz) degree
consists of three strands (Specialist Study,
Musicianship and Professional Studies)
which encourages specialism whilst offering
opportunities for cross genre collaboration
and preparation for a career in the creative
industries. Each strand continues through
all three years to enable you to fully
develop your skills in each area.
“[Leeds College of Music]
offers a fantastic opportunity
for anyone wanting to study
music in an inspirational
environment with top class
facilities and excellent tuition.”
Jazz alumnus, Snake Davis
Duration
3 years full-time
UCAS Institution
Code
L30
UCAS
Course Code
W341
Validated by
The University
of Bradford
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
Specialist Study
In each year the Specialist Study strand
consists of:
– Specialist Study 1-2-1: your one-to-one
lesson and supporting class
– Group Study: small ensembles
– Specialist Projects: intensive projects
which both support your specialist study
and offer the opportunity to collaborate
across genres
In years one and two your Specialist Study
will focus on the development of your
technical and musical skills both through
your curriculum studies and through
performance opportunities. In the final
year you will focus on your strengths
working towards a major final performance
or significant portfolio of compositions.
Throughout all three years there will
be a focus on the development of self -
awareness as you aim to find an individual
musical voice and sense of direction.
Group Study provides the opportunity in
all three years to develop the techniques
and skills for effective preparation and
ensemble performance of both standard
and contemporary repertoire. Specialist
Study composers will have the opportunity
to compose for a range of ensembles,
varying in style, size and instrumentation.
In the final year you will focus on your
strengths working towards a major final
performance or significant portfolio of
compositions.
Musicianship
The Musicianship strand consists of:
– Jazz Musicianship: Integrated
core music skills including
language and improvisation, aural
awareness, harmony, composition/
arranging and rhythmic studies
– Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer
Based Composition, Composition
and Production for the Moving Image,
Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic
Composition, Indian Improvisation
and Musical Direction
In years one and two you will study
the specialist musicianship skills needed
to support your development as a
jazz musician in the 21st century.
The modules will focus on delivering
a strong foundation of approaches to
improvisation/composition, depicted
from a wide range of repertoire.
In years two and three option choices will
also give you the opportunity to apply your
musicianship skills in a range of cross
genre environments allowing you to
develop the broader musical skills
essential to sustain a successful
portfolio career.
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Professional Studies
The Professional Studies strand consists of:
– Working in the Creative Industries:
This year one module will introduce
you to the professional framework and
mechanisms of the creative industries
as well as developing essential personal
skills such as project management and
learning literacies
– Professional Studies Projects: In year
two you will have option choices that
enable you to study a range of topics
designed to help you explore potential
career opportunities as well as
developing essential business and
marketing skills. In year three you will
undertake a substantial independent
project in Community Music, Music
Journalism or Events Management
Auditions and Interviews
If you are called for an audition or interview,
you should ensure we receive the fee by
the date specified in your offer of audition/
interview letter and make every effort
to attend.
You must let us know well in advance if
you are unable to attend on the designated
day and we will endeavour to re-arrange
the audition. Please note that we do not
audition/interview every applicant but no
applicant will be made an offer without
being auditioned or interviewed.
Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the
most up-to-date audition and interview
requirements and guidelines.
Admission Requirements
The normal entry requirements for this
course is 240 points.
240 points is equivalent to grades of CCC
at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC National
Diploma. Applicants will be required to
achieve a C grade in Music if taking
A2 levels.
Applicants will also need a minimum of
3 GCSEs at grade C or above including
English Language.
All applicants will need to demonstrate
through audition that they are of ABRSM
Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their
principal study instrument. All applicants
are also required to have ABRSM/London
College of Music Grade V theory or
equivalent. Please note these do not
count toward the 240 tariff points.
All international students must have
a British Council English Language
Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0.
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Trio VD (pictured)
Comprising Leeds College of Music alumni
Chris Sharkey and Chris Bussey, alongside
band member Christophe de Bezenac, Trio
VD celebrated their debut album being named
as Mojo Magazine’s Jazz Album of the Year
2009. Signed to the Babel label, the trio has
seen an increase in popularity not only locally,
but nationally as well, due to their sensational
live performances and recent 4 star reviews
in Mojo and Jazzwise. Time Out magazine
described Trio VD as "earth shattering, taking
a sledgehammer to preconceived limitations
of jazz". Chris Sharkey is also a member of
Acoustic Ladyland.
Matt Anderson
Tenor-saxophonist Matt Anderson
graduated in 2010 with First Class
Honours and was awarded the Sam Hood
Rosebowl for Outstanding Performance
(Jazz). Since graduating, Matt has been
busy as a professional freelance musician
working across the UK, and was named
‘Young Musician of the Year’ in the Jazz
Yorkshire Awards 2010. The same year
Matt was a ‘Jazz Futures’ recipient, a
Yorkshire-based scheme which provides
two years mentoring and career
development for three jazz musicians
in the early part of their career.
Photo: Saffron Tree
ALUMNI
PROFILES
Michael Spearman
Michael Spearman – drummer in award
winning band Everything Everything –
graduated from the BA Jazz Studies degree
in 2007. Everything Everything’s debut
album ‘Man Alive’ was released in August
2010 and debuted in the UK Album Chart
Top 20. In 2011, the band won The Times
Breakthrough Award at the South Bank Sky
Arts Awards and performed at Glastonbury
and Leeds Festival.
Eddie Hick
In December 2010, a few months after
graduating, Eddie was named as one of
Jazzwise’s musicians to look out for in 2011.
Around the same time, he was hand-picked
by Gilad Atzmon to join Aztmon’s Orient
House Ensemble as their new drummer.
While at College, Eddie performed with
Tomorrows Warriors and featured on BBC1’s
The One Show demonstrating his drum
technique. Eddie also took part in The
Louisville Student Exchange, a project
allowing three Leeds College of Music
students and one alumnus to participate
in Jazz Fest 2009, USA.
Ruby Wood
A former recipient of the All-Party
Parliamentary Jazz/Yamaha/Classic FM
Jazz Scholarship, alumna Ruby Wood is
fast becoming one of the UK’s most
in-demand vocalists having recently toured
with Bonobo. Submotion Orchestra, the
band Ruby is vocalist for, is championed
by DJ Gilles Peterson and featured on
his Brownswood Bubbles compilation.
The band released their debut album in
June 2011 and will perform at a number
of UK and International festivals this year,
including Glastonbury.
Alan Barnes
Internationally renowned saxophonist
Alan Barnes studied at the College from
1977 – 1980. Over the last 30 years Alan
has featured in numerous jazz orchestras
(including the BBC Big Band and the
Humphrey Lyttleton Band), and performed/
recorded with artists as diverse as Björk,
Stan Tracey and Van Morrison. Alan has won
many prestigious jazz awards throughout his
career – including the British Jazz Award for
best alto saxophonist a record five times.
The Guardian described Alan as “one of
the UK’s key figures keeping the nonmetropolitan
jazz scene alive, and in the
work he does with regional youth bands,
he’s a continuing inspiration to the next
generation too”.
James Hamilton
Alumnus James Hamilton was named
as BASCA British Composer of the
Year (Contemporary Jazz) 2010 for
his composition The Causeway Suite.
The album of the same name was recorded
by his Jazz Orchestra at Leeds College of
Music and features many acclaimed players
from the Leeds scene. At the 2011 Jazz
Yorkshire Awards, James was named as
Composer/Arranger of the Year and his
Jazz Orchestra was awarded Big Band of
the Year. 2011 will see James undertaking
an Arts Council funded project exploring
the relationships between social media
and jazz!
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Pete Wareham
Saxophonist and composer Pete Wareham
graduated from Leeds College of Music
in the early 90s. His band Acoustic
Ladyland have been described as “a high
energy punk jazz hybrid” (Time Out) and
“genre-bending jazz musicians” (Music
Week). The bands sophomore album Last
Chance Disco was released in 2005 and
named as Jazzwise’s album of the year;
its follow-up, Skinny Grin, was released
in 2006. The band’s most recent album
(and subsequently last in their current
formation) was released in 2009.
Pete is also a member of Mercury
Music Prize nominated band Polar Bear.
Jim Corry
Saxophonist Jim Corry has recorded,
toured and performed with some of the
world’s most high profile musicians.
He has undertaken three world tours
(Corinne Bailey Rae, 2006/07; Mark
Ronson 2008; Jamiroquai 2011) and is
credited on a number of Grammy and
Brit-nominated albums. Jim has performed
at festivals including Glastonbury, Live
Earth and Sonar; and appeared on TV
shows ranging from David Letterman
and Oprah to TOTP and Later with Jools
Holland. Closer to home, Jim is a member
of The Haggis Horns.
Snake Davis
Snake Davis is one of the UK’s leading
saxophonists. He has recorded and worked
with some of the biggest names on the
popular music scene, including Sir Paul
McCartney, Ray Charles, Lionel Richie,
Kylie, Amy Winehouse, M-People,
Primal Scream and Tina Turner. Snake is
a multi-talented musician, playing various
saxophones, flutes and whistles, as well
as singing, writing, producing and
directing his own music.
Becki Biggins (pictured)
Grammy-nominated alumna Becki Biggins’
collaboration with musician Paul Hardcastle,
Hardcastle 5, was a US Smooth Jazz Chart
number one for eight weeks and she was
named Billboard’s Best Smooth Jazz Artist
2009 and Best Newcomer 2008 at the
Marlborough International Jazz Festival.
She was nominated for a Best
Contemporary Jazz Album Grammy in
2009. Becki has recently combined her
talents with that of the legendary musical
director Laurie Holloway and pianist/
arranger Malcolm Edmonstone for
her second album The +Ve.
View more alumni profiles at
www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy
of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter
for the most up-to-date alumni news.
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Jazz Staff Listing
Head of Undergraduate Studies
(Classical and Jazz)
Elisabeth Parry BA, ARCM
Senior Lecturer (Specialist Study)
Russell van Den Berg PGCert, GLCM
Principal Lecturer (Musicianship)
Jamil Sheriff BA
Jazz Tutors
Saxophone
Jim Corry BA
Victoria Freestone PGDip, LGSM,
GCLCM
Simon Kaylor BA, PGDip, MMus
Rob Mitchell BA, MMus, PGCE
Joel Purnell BA
Russell van Den Berg PGCert, GLCM
Jazz Clarinet
Luca Luciano BMus, PG Cert
Trumpet
Neil Yates BA (Hons), MA, LGSM
Trombone
Jonathan Enright DipPer RCM, ARCM
Kevin Holbrough GDipLCM
Guitar
Ulrich Elbracht Dip
Jiannis Pavlidis MMus
Jamie Taylor BA, MMus
Acoustic/Electric Bass
Zoltan Dekany BA, MMus, MA
Garry Jackson BA
STAFF
LISTING
Piano
Les Chisnall
Jamil Sheriff BA
Drum kit
Peter Fairclough GCLCM
David Walsh
Voice
Kari Nergaard Bleivik BA, PGDip,
MMus
Ensembles
Jim Corry BA
Christophe De Bezenac DEM (BA),
MA, Spécialisation (MPhil), PhD
Russell van Den Berg PGCert, GLCM
Edgar Jones BA
Simon Kaylor BA
Rob Mitchell BA, MMus, PGCE
Kari Nergaard Bleivik BA, PGDip,
MMus
Jiannis Pavlidis MMus
Jamil Sheriff BA
Dave Walsh
Specialist Study Composition
Jamil Sheriff BA
Creative Musicianship
Jesse Bannister GCLCM
Christophe De Bezenac DEM (BA),
MA, Spécialisation (MPhil), PhD
Graham Hearn BMus, GCTL, DPhil
Dave Kane BA, MA
Simon Kaylor BA
Jamil Sheriff BA
Jamie Taylor BA, MMus
Russell van den Berg PGCert, GLCM
Katherine Williams BMus, MA
Lawrence Woof
Professional Practice
Musical Direction
Rob Mitchell BA, MMus PGCE
Music Pedagogy/Community
Music
Christine Bates BMus, MA, PGCE
Music Journalism
Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM,
FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA
For the most up-to-date staff listing
please visit www.lcm.ac.uk
To contact a member of staff
by email please use the format
initial.surname@lcm.ac.uk
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Leeds College of Music offers a unique
Higher Education environment for the
study of popular music. It is the only
conservatoire in the UK where such a
diverse range of musicians and musical
styles (Classical, Jazz, Popular and
Production) work alongside each other
and offer opportunities for collaboration
across the genres.
The Popular pathway emphasises the
creative and practical skills needed to
develop and sustain a career in the creative
industries. Leeds College of Music also has
a strong tradition of preparing students for
post graduate studies and teacher training.
Both performers and composers are
encouraged to explore their creative
potential across all areas of the curriculum
within a contemporary and vibrant musical
community; ensuring students have the
necessary skills to be a working musician
in the 21st century.
The course is progressive and challenging
enabling graduates to enter the workplace
with both the specialist and wider skills
required in the rapidly changing music
industry. Industry involvement is integral to
the course through both a series of high
profile visiting professors and workshops
as well staff members who combine their
teaching with professional work within
the music industry.
POPULAR
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BA (HONS) MUSIC (POPULAR)
The BA (Hons) Music (Popular) degree consists
of three strands (Specialist Study, Musicianship
and Professional Studies) which encourages
specialism whilst offering opportunities for cross
genre collaboration and preparation for a
career in the creative industries. Each strand
continues through all three years to enable
you to fully develop your skills in each area.
“My first visit to Leeds College of
Music proved a positive experience
with students and staff alike.
A productive and creative
atmosphere greets as you
go through the doors.”
Ash Soan
Drummer for Adele
and Robbie Williams
Duration
3 years full-time
UCAS Institution
Code
L30
UCAS
Course Code
W302
Validated by
The University
of Bradford
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
Specialist Study
In each year the Specialist Study strand
consists of:
– Specialist Study 1-2-1: your one-to-one
lesson and supporting class
– Group Study: small ensembles
– Specialist Projects: intensive projects
which both support your specialist study
and offer the opportunity to collaborate
across genres
In years one and two your Specialist Study
will focus on the development of your
technical and musical skills both through
your curriculum studies and through
performance or composition opportunities.
As a performance student you will be
encouraged to perform your own material
or original interpretations of existing
material whilst ensuring that key
repertoire is also studied.
As a composition student, you will be
encouraged to compose your own material
in pursuit of your own unique style, whilst
ensuring that key compositional styles are
also studied. In the final year you will focus
on your strengths working towards a major
final performance or significant portfolio
of compositions.
Group Study provides students with the
opportunity to develop their band based
rehearsal techniques and performance
skills through all three years of the course.
In year one, bands are encouraged to
develop a foundation in both cover and
original performance skills. Throughout
years two and three, bands will continue to
work across a range of style, ultimately
focussing on a final major performance.
Musicianship
The Musicianship strand consists of:
– Popular Musicianship: Integrated core
music skills including theory and
harmony, composing and arranging,
aural skills and historical and
cultural studies
– Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer
Based Composition, Composition and
Production for the Moving Image,
Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic
Composition and Musical Direction
In years one and two you will study the
specialist musicianship skills needed to
support your development as a popular
musician in the 21st century. Core skills
will be learnt through integrated projects
which will enable you to apply fundamental
musical skills and knowledge to
contemporary popular music.
In years two and three, option choices will
also give you the opportunity to apply your
musicianship skills in a range of cross
genre environments allowing you to develop
the broader musical skills essential to
sustain a successful portfolio career.
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Professional Studies
The Professional Studies strand consists of:
– Working in the Creative Industries:
This year one module will introduce
you to the professional framework and
mechanisms of the creative industries
as well as developing essential personal
skills such as project management and
learning literacies
– Professional Studies Projects: In year
two you will have option choices that
enable you to study a range of topics
designed to help you explore potential
career opportunities as well as developing
essential business and marketing skills.
In year three you will undertake a
substantial independent project in
Community Music, Music Journalism
or Events Management
Auditions and Interviews
If you are called for an audition or interview,
you should ensure we receive the fee by
the date specified in your offer of audition/
interview letter and make every effort
to attend.
You must let us know well in advance if you
are unable to attend on the designated day
and we will endeavour to re-arrange the
audition. Please note that we do not
audition/interview every applicant but no
applicant will be made an offer without
being auditioned or interviewed.
Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the
most up-to-date audition and interview
requirements and guidelines.
Admission Requirements
The normal entry requirements for this
course is 240 points.
240 points is equivalent to grades of
CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC
National Diploma. Applicants will be
required to achieve a C grade in Music
if taking A2 levels.
Applicants will also need a minimum of
3 GCSEs at grade C or above including
English Language. All applicants will need
to demonstrate through audition that they
are of ABRSM Grade VIII standard or
equivalent in their principal study instrument.
All applicants are also required to have
ABRSM/London College of Music Grade V
theory or equivalent. Please note these do
not count toward the 240 tariff points.
All international students must have a
British Council English Language Testing
System (IELTS) score of 6.0
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Photo: James Rhodes
ALUMNI
PROFILES
Ellen and the Escapades (pictured)
Regulars on the UK alt-folk scene, Ellen
and the Escapades is BA Popular Music
graduates Chris Quick, Jeff Schneider and
James Warrender, alongside former Leeds
College of Music students Ellen Smith
and Andy Calder. After impressing judges
at the Glastonbury Emerging Talent
Competition the band won the highly
coveted prize of playing Glastonbury
Festival 2010. The band performed on
five stages over the course of the festival
and was named by Q as one of the
highlights of the weekend. The band
performed at Glastonbury again this year,
invited back by festival organiser Emily
Eavis to open The Park Stage. The band
will spend most of the summer touring
UK and international festivals, including
Green Man and Bestival.
Emily Lynn
Popular Music alumna Emily Lynn is
currently touring the world with The
Australian Pink Floyd. Having sold over
three million tickets in concerts that have
taken place in 35 countries, The Australian
Pink Floyd Show is rightfully hailed as
one of the most in demand touring entities
currently operating. Having joined the tour
in early 2011, Emily has already performed
at some of the world’s largest venues and
is due to tour the US for six weeks in
October/November. Emily has worked
with recording artists, choirs, gospel
groups and orchestras, often specialising
in a capella vocal techniques.
Sketches
Leeds-based band Sketches –
comprising BA Popular Music Studies
graduates Matt Hutt, John Arkell and Luke
Rodgers alongside BA Music Production
graduate James McBrien – formed while
students at Leeds College of Music. Since
graduating, the band has been extensively
touring the UK in support of the likes of
Manchester Orchestra, Captain, Blue
Roses and The Thermals. In February
2011, the band released the BBC
6Music-playlisted single My Father’s Son,
which was produced by Richard Formby,
whose credits include Wild Beasts’
Mercury Prize nominated album
Two Dancers.
Luke Fitton
At the time of writing, former student
Luke Fitton is touring the world as guitarist
on Kylie Minogue’s record-breaking
Aphrodite/Les Folies world tour. Prior
to the three month Kylie tour, Luke was
regularly performing with BBC Sound of
2011-nominated artist Clare McGuire.
In 2009, Luke was recruited to the band
Vagabond through auditions held at LCoM
by Xenomania records. The band reached
Number 2 on iTunes with debut album,
You Don’t Know the Half of It, and
performed at Glastonbury, Leeds Festival
and T4 on the Beach. Although the band
split in early 2010, Luke continued to work
with Xenomania Records as songwriter
and in-house musician.
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Chantel McGregor
Once described as a “prodigy” by a major
label A&R head, blues guitarist Chantel
achieved a number of prizes from LCoM,
including the Leeds College of Music Prize
for Outstanding Musicianship. Chantel
gained a First Class Honours degree in
Popular Music in July 2009 and has gone
on to develop a successful career on the
UK and International blues music scene.
She is now performing both solo and with
her band, including a number of festivals
throughout Europe. Her debut album,
Like No Other was released this year and
tracks have received airplay on a number
of BBC Radio 2 specialist music shows.
Dan McDougall
Since graduating in 2010, Dan has
performed with the California-based
band Crown Jewel Defense. The band
supported All Time Low during UK and
European dates at the start of February
and headlined their own UK tour during
July 2011, with a number of gigs at O2
Academies. Dan regularly plays with a
number of other bands including Kid
Cosmic – support act for OK GO in early
2011 – and Young Ideas, one of the
bands featured on Leeds College of
Music ‘Music Happens Here’ album.
Paul Thomas Saunders
Popular Music graduate Paul Thomas
Saunders has supported Joan As
Policewoman and Blue Roses on tour,
performing at some of the UK’s most
iconic music venues. Paul headlined one
of the stages at the 2011 Live at Leeds
music festival, alongside other headliners
including Pulled Apart by Horses, Aloe
Blac and Ana Calvi. Paul’s single Lilac &
Wisteria was released on limited edition
CD as well as download through iTunes.
This will be followed by the release of
Paul's third EP entitled, The Lunar
Veterans Guide to Re-entry,
later in the year.
View more alumni profiles at
www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy
of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter
for the most up-to-date alumni news.
Popular Music Staff Listing
Head of Undergraduate Studies
(Popular and Music Production)
Charlotte Orba MA, GCLCM
Senior Lecturer (Specialist Study)
Danny Cope BA
Senior Lecturer (Musicianship)
Andrew West MA
Popular Music Tutors
Guitar
Ulrich Elbracht Dip
Johnny Flockton BA, ATCC,
LGSM, PGCE
Jiannis Pavlidis MMus
Kristian Rozells BA
Electric Bass
Colin Sutton BA, MMus
Drum kit
Nick Katuszonek BA, MMus
Dave Walsh
STAFF
LISTING
Piano/Keyboards
Andrew Hickey GDPLM, CertEd
Voice
Nicki Allan GCLCM, PGCE
Kari Nergaard Bleivik BA,
PGDip, MMus
Dane Chalfin
Graham Saunders
Specialist Study
Composition
Katie Chatburn BMus
Danny Cope BA
Ulrich Elbracht Dip
Morag Galloway BA
Daniel Green BA
Andrew Hickey GDPLM, CertEd
Edgar Jones BA
Alistair Jowett BA, MA
Kristian Rozells BA
Andrew West MA
Creative Musicianship
Bhupinder Singh Chaggar BSc
Danny Cope BA
Jason Ellis BA
Morag Galloway BA, MMus
Daniel Green BA
Dale Gutteridge BA, PGCE
Jack Harbord BA
Andrew West MA
Professional Practice
Christine Bates BMus, MA, PGCE
Simon Beddoe BA
Brian Morrell Dip, CertEd, MA
Bhupinder Singh Chaggar BSc
Steve Turner
Carl Vincent PhD, MMus, FNCM,
FVCM, FRSA, LRAM, PGCE, FHEA
For the most up-to-date staff listing
please visit www.lcm.ac.uk
To contact a member of staff
by email please use the format
initial.surname@lcm.ac.uk
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Leeds College of Music offers a unique
Higher Education environment for the
study of music production. It is the only
conservatoire in the UK where music
producers can work alongside and
collaborate with such a diverse range
of musicians and musical styles
(Classical, Jazz, Popular).
Production at Leeds College of Music is
seen as a highly creative pursuit where,
through the use of specialist studio facilities
and associated software, you will manage
the production of original material working
collaboratively and individually.
The Production pathway allows students
to develop the musical, production
and personal skills required to realise
production projects across a wide
range of musical genres.
The course is designed to bring
together core musical skills with
contemporary music production
techniques ensuring students have
the necessary proficiency and aptitude
for developing and sustaining a career
in the 21st century. Leeds College of
Music also has a strong tradition of
preparing students for post graduate
studies and teacher training.
The creative industries are rapidly
changing and require motivated,
adaptable and skilled musicians and
producers; this progressive course allows
both the acquisition of the specialist
skills required as well as providing a
breadth of wider opportunities ensuring
you can work across range of industries
and genres. Integral to the course are
the links to the music industry. You will
have access to staff, visiting professors,
artists, songwriters and producers all of
whom are active in the contemporary
music scene.
PRODUCTION
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BA (HONS) MUSIC (PRODUCTION)
The BA (Hons) Music (Production) degree
consists of three strands (Specialist Study,
Musicianship and Professional Studies),
which encourages specialism whilst offering
opportunities for cross genre collaboration
and preparation for a career in the creative
industries. Each strand continues through
all three years to enable you to fully
develop your skills in each area.
“My involvement with Leeds College of
Music has brought me into contact with
both staff and students, and I’m always
impressed by the level of enthusiasm,
which says a lot for the standards of
teaching, and the inspiration that it
obviously engenders.”
Mick Glossop
Visiting Professor in Music Production
Duration
3 years full-time
UCAS Institution
Code
L30
UCAS
Course Code
W301
Validated by
The University
of Bradford
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
Specialist Study
In each year the Specialist Study
strand consists of:
– Specialist Study (Studio): Working
and producing in the studios in
small groups
– Group Study: Creating material in
the Mac Labs using a variety of
software packages
– Specialist Projects: Intensive projects
which both support your specialist
study and offer the opportunity to
collaborate across genres
In years one and two your specialist study
will focus on developing the musical,
production and personal skills required
to plan and realise a variety of production
projects. You will work in small groups
in well equipped studios recording and
producing material and learning the relevant
studio techniques using both hardware and
software. In the final year you will focus on
your strengths working on an individual
basis, towards a major final project
reflecting your skills and interests as
a music producer.
Group Study provides, in years one and
two, the opportunity to implement your
creative ideas through a variety of software
packages ranging from traditional DAW
programmes such as Logic through to
more live performance based programmes
e.g. Ableton and Max MSP. In the final
year you are able to bring all these skills
together in order to produce a creative
multi-disciplinary collaborative project.
Musicianship
The Musicianship strand consists of:
– Music Production Musicianship:
Integrated core music skills including
theory and harmony, composing and
arranging, aural skills, production
analysis and historical and
cultural studies
– Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer
Based Composition, Composition and
Production for the Moving Image,
Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic
Composition and Musical Direction
In years one and two you will study the
specialist musicianship skills needed to
support your development as a music
producer in the 21st century. Core skills
will be learned through integrated projects
which will enable you to apply fundamental
musical skills and knowledge to
contemporary music.
In years two and three option choices will
also give you the opportunity to apply your
musicianship skills in a range of cross
genre environments allowing you to
develop the broader musical skills
essential to sustain a successful
portfolio career.
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Professional Studies
The Professional Studies strand
consists of:
– Working in the Creative Industries:
This year one module will introduce
you to the professional framework and
mechanisms of the creative industries
as well as developing essential personal
skills such as project management
and learning literacies
– Professional Studies Projects: In year
two you will have option choices that
enable you to study a range of topics
designed to help you explore potential
career opportunities as well as
developing essential business and
marketing skills. In year three you will
undertake a substantial independent
project in Community Music, Music
Journalism or Events Management
Auditions and Interviews
If you are called for an audition or
interview, you should ensure we receive
the fee by the date specified in your offer
of audition/interview letter and make
every effort to attend.
You must let us know well in advance
if you are unable to attend on the
designated day and we will endeavour
to re-arrange the audition. Please note
that we do not audition/interview every
applicant but no applicant will be made
an offer without being auditioned or
interviewed.
Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the
most up-to-date audition and interview
requirements and guidelines.
Admission Requirements
The normal entry requirements for
this course is 240 points.
240 points is equivalent to grades of
CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the
BTEC National Diploma. Applicants
will be required to achieve a C grade
in Music if taking A2 levels.
Applicants will also need a minimum
of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above
including English Language.
All applicants will need to demonstrate
through audition that they are of ABRSM
Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their
principal study instrument. All applicants
are also required to have ABRSM/London
College of Music Grade V theory or
equivalent. Please note these do not
count toward the 240 tariff points.
All international students must have a
British Council English Language Testing
System (IELTS) score of 6.0.
Photo: Barnaby Aldrick
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Benjamin Gordon aka Benji Boko
DJ, producer and performer Benji Boko,
a 2008 graduate from the Production
programme, signed to Nightmares on Wax’s
Wax On record label in 2007 while still a
student. His first single The Jungle VIP
reached iTunes’ Top 20 Electronic music
chart and was featured on the best selling
2009 Wax On compilation CD. Benji
released his debut album Beats, Treats and
All Things Unique on Tru Thoughts Records
in June 2011. The first single to be lifted
from the LP is Where My Heart Is,
featuring Maxi Jazz (Faithless).
Christopher Mercer aka Rusko
Rusko, who is signed to Diplo’s Mad
Decent record label, released his debut
album O.M.G. in 2010, the same year he
co-produced the third album from Grammynominated
artist M.I.A. Rusko was also
involved in the early stages of Britney
Spears’ 2011 album Femme Fetale and
has collaborated with Rihanna, TI and
Cyprus Hill. As a songwriter, he has written
forthcoming material for UK chart star Pixie
Lott. Rusko has headlined over 50 shows in
North America this year alone, and is due to
co-headline a number of dates with Big Boi
from OutKast.
ALUMNI
PROFILES
Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts
(pictured)
Multi-instrumentalists Katriona Gilmore
and Jamie Roberts graduated from the
Production degree in 2007 and have been
performing together on the folk scene since
2006. Having been recognised with several
accolades, including winning Bright Young
Things and the New Roots Award in 2007,
the duo released their self-penned debut
album Shadows & Half Light in November
2008. Katriona and Jamie were nominated
for a BBC Radio 2 Folk Music Award in
2010, a year that also saw the duo
complete a nationwide tour, land the
coveted opening slot on Fairport
Convention's 2011 tour, and release
their much-anticipated second album,
Up from the Deep.
Tom Bramley
Recent Production graduate Tom Bramley
secured a prestigious six-month internship
at the world famous Skyline Studios in
New York, USA. The studio has worked
with some of the biggest names in music
including David Bowie, Eric Clapton,
Madonna, Miles Davis and Mariah Carey
to name a few. Tom has been working
under studio owner Jonathan Mover, a
producer/drummer/composer whose
credits range from Aretha Franklin, Shakira,
Alice Cooper and GTR to Joe Satriani,
Fuel and Everlast. One of Tom’s first jobs
at Skyline Studios was working with
acclaimed musician Chick Corea.
Photo: Leah Carvell
Chris Mayes-Wright
Alumnus Chris Mayes-Wright was
appointed Artist and Media Relations
Manager for Focusrite Audio Engineering
in 2009. Prior to this, Chris was the
News Editor at Sound On Sound
Magazine, the world's premier music
recording technology magazine.
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Gavin Miller and Thomas Ragsdale
Alumni Gavin Miller and Thomas Ragsdale
are at the cutting edge of the UK electronic
music scene. As worriedaboutsatan, the
duo released the single Heart Monitor in
2010, the follow-up to the band’s critically
acclaimed debut album, Arrivals. Arrivals
made a number of ‘End of Year’ charts
including The Silent Ballet’s albums of
2009 and the top 10 Drowned in Sound
Poll. More recently the duo has become
Ghosting Season, a new project
concentrating on a different approach to
electronic music. Ghosting Season’s debut
video premiered on the NME website, a
few months after the duo was named by
DiS as one of the bands ‘to watch’ in 2011.
Ben McAvoy
Production graduate Ben McAvoy started
his company WMP in 2007 to create music
composition and sound design for
advertising, broadcast and moving image
projects, and clients have included the Post
Office, Imperial College London, Toshiba
and Leeds College of Music. Ben also
composed the music for short film CGI-
Brows, winner of the People’s Choice
Award at the Virgin Media Shorts
Competition 2009. Ben, who has been
mentored by Rick Armstrong (ex Saatchi
Dubai), represented Leeds College of
Music at the VentureFest University
Showcase in February 2010.
Ed Spear
BA Music Production graduate Ed Spear
is currently working with some of biggest
stars in Blues. Ed relocated to Nashville
Tennessee, interning at the House of Blues
Studio where he has worked with Grammy
Award winning producers Mitch Dane and
Vance Powell (The Raconteurs, Buddy Guy,
Built Blackbird Studios) on projects for The
White Stripes, Blooddrunk Shenanigans
and Matthew Perryman-Jones. Ed is also
credited on the album from JJ Heller, US
iTunes’ No.1 singer songwriter of 2010,
and is currently mixing her forthcoming
releases. With Vance Powell, Ed also
tracked and assisted on Humming House’s
album and even starred in their video.
View more alumni profiles at
www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy
of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter
for the most up-to-date alumni news.
STAFF
LISTING
Music Production Staff Listing
Head of Undergraduate Studies
(Popular and Music Production)
Charlotte Orba MA, GCLCM
Senior Lecturer in Music
Production (Specialist Study)
Craig Golding BA (Hons) PGCE
Senior Lecturer in Music
Production (Musicianship)
Brian Morrell Dip, CertEd, MA
Course Leader, Foundation
Degree in Music Production
Jez Pritchatt BSc
Lecturer, Foundation Degree
in Music Production
Alexander MacDonald Halliday
BA, PGCert PAE
Specialist Study (Production)
Paul Bailey BA, MA
Lee Bloomfield BA, PGCE
Jason Ellis BA
Craig Golding BA, PGCE
Alexander MacDonald Halliday BA,
PGCert PAE
Alistair Jowett BA, MA
Adam Martin BA, MA
Neil Myers Grad Dip LCM, MMus
Bhupinder Singh Chaggar BSc
Musicianship (Production)
Danny Cope BA
Craig Golding BA, PGCE
Alistair Jowett BA, MA
Jez Prichatt BSc
Mike Lehnert BA
Brian Morrell Dip, CertEd, MA
Neil Myers Grad Dip LCM, MMus
Bhupinder Singh Chaggar BSc
Professional Practice
Christine Bates BMus, MA, PGCE
Brian Morrell Dip, CertEd, MA
Jez Prichatt BSc
For the most up-to-date staff listing
please visit www.lcm.ac.uk
To contact a member of staff
by email please use the format
initial.surname@lcm.ac.uk
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Leeds College of Music is unique in
offering music courses across four
pathways – Classical, Jazz, Production
and Popular. In addition Leeds College of
Music is the only conservatoire in the UK
where you can combine two specialisms
to pursue a broader curriculum.
The combined pathway (BA (Hons) Music
(Combined*) still allows you to develop the
specific musical skills within your main
focus of study (major), but also allows
a formal development of your skills in a
secondary area (minor). Whether majoring
as a performer, composer or producer you
will develop, in the appropriate genre, the
creative and technical skills required for a
sustained career in the 21st century.
Your minor choice will then give you the
opportunity to broaden your studies to
include group study in another pathway.
The combined course is ideal for musicians
who have a similar and appropriate
competency in two of the four specialist
pathways (Classical, Jazz, Production
and Popular) and wish to combine these
specialisms within their degree. Leeds
College of Music also has a strong tradition
of preparing students for post graduate
studies and teacher training.
COMBINED*
*Actual award title will reflect the major/
minor combination e.g. BA (Hons) Music
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BA (HONS) MUSIC (COMBINED*)
The BA (Hons) Music (Combined*) degree
consists of three strands (Specialist Study,
Musicianship and Professional Studies).
Each strand continues through all three
years to enable you to fully develop
your skills in each area.
“I believe Leeds College of Music
is the best place to go in Europe.
Leeds’ reputation is growing stronger
every year. If I were young and living
in the UK or Europe I would definitely
favour Leeds over Berklee.”
Dominic Miller
Sting’s guitarist
Duration
3 years full-time
UCAS Institution
Code
L30
UCAS
Course Code
W303
Validated by
The University
of Bradford
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
*Actual award title will
reflect the major/
minor combination
e.g BA (Hons) Music
(Classical with
Production)
This Combined pathway requires you
to select a major and minor mode of
study within the Specialist Study strand.
Your major will relate to your Specialist
Study 1-2-1/Studio and your minor will
relate to Group Study. The specialist
aspect of Musicianship will be taught
within the same pathway as your chosen
major e.g. if you are a Production major
you will attend Production musicianship
classes. Professional Studies is common
to all students.
Specialist Study
Major (Specialist Study 1-2-1/Studio)
You will choose your major specialism from:
– Performance (Classical, Jazz
or Popular): your 1-2-1 lesson
and supporting class OR
– Composition (Classical, Jazz
or Popular): your 1-2-1 lesson
and supporting class OR
– Production: working and producing
in the studios in small groups
Minor (Group Study)
You will choose your minor specialism from:
– Jazz Group Study: small combos/
ensembles OR
– Classical Group Study: small
ensembles OR
– Popular Group Study: small
pop bands OR
– Production Group Study creating
material in the Mac labs using a
variety of software packages
Specialist Projects: intensive projects
which both support your specialist study
and offer the opportunity to collaborate
across genres.
The detail of the Specialist Study 1-2-1
and group study of each pathway can be
found in the appropriate specialist pathway
(Classical, Jazz, Production and Popular).
Musicianship
The Musicianship strand consists of:
– Specialist Musicianship: Integrated
core music skills. You will study the
same musicianship pathway as that
of your major study. Please see the
appropriate specialist pathway
for details
– Musicianship Options: e.g. Computer
Based Composition, Composition and
Production for the Moving Image,
Music and Ideology, Electroacoustic
Composition and Musical Direction
In years one and two you will study the
specialist musicianship skills needed to
support your development as a musician
in the 21st century. Core skills will be
learned through integrated projects which
will enable you to apply fundamental
musical skills and knowledge to your
specialist area of music.
In years two and three option choices
will also give you the opportunity to apply
your musicianship skills in a range of cross
genre environments allowing you to develop
the broader musical skills essential to
sustain a successful portfolio career.
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Professional Studies
The Professional Studies strand
consists of:
– Working in the Creative Industries:
This year one module will introduce
you to the professional framework and
mechanisms of the creative industries
as well as developing essential
personal skills such as project
management and learning literacies
– Professional Studies Projects:
In year two you will have option
choices that enable you to study a
range of topics designed to help you
explore potential career opportunities
as well as developing essential
business and marketing skills.
In year three you will undertake
a substantial independent project
Auditions and Interviews
If you are called for an audition or interview,
you should ensure we receive the fee by
the date specified in your offer of audition/
interview letter and make every effort
to attend.
You must let us know well in advance
if you are unable to attend on the
designated day and we will endeavour
to re-arrange the audition. Please note
that we do not audition/interview every
applicant but no applicant will be made
an offer without being auditioned or
interviewed.
Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most
up-to-date audition and interview
requirements and guidelines.
Admission Requirements
The normal entry requirements for this
course is 240 points.
240 points is equivalent to grades of
CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC
National Diploma. Applicants will be
required to achieve a C grade in Music
if taking A2 levels.
Applicants will also need a minimum of
3 GCSEs at grade C or above including
English Language.
All applicants will need to demonstrate
through audition that they are of ABRSM
Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their
principal study instrument. All applicants
are also required to have ABRSM/London
College of Music Grade V theory or
equivalent. Please note these do not
count toward the 240 tariff points.
All international students must have a
British Council English Language Testing
System (IELTS) score of 6.0.
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Leeds College of Music aims to be the
Conservatoire of choice for forwardthinking
musicians. LCoM has a
pioneering approach to training the
musicians of the future, and remains
responsive to the changing needs of the
profession and employers. We are
delighted to announce a new development
in our Higher Education portfolio.
Leeds College of Music will make available
30 additional places for 2012/13, across
the BA Music (Popular) and BA Music
(Production) pathways, for students
who wish to enrol on an Accelerated
Degree programme.
The college is experiencing a substantial
increase in demand for these pathways
and the Accelerated Degree will make
available additional places that would not
be available on the three year BA (Hons)
Music programme.
ACCELERATED
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BA (HONS) ACCELERATED
(POPULAR & PRODUCTION PATHWAYS)
The Accelerated Degree will provide
students with the opportunity to complete
a FULL Honours degree over two years rather
than three. This enables students who are
committed to an intensive, accelerated learning
programme to gain a year on their peers,
to recover a gap year or to change career
direction quickly.
"Leeds College of Music provides an
excellent environment for musicians to
develop, mature and learn across all
aspects of music, including the business
and management arena. The college is
not only focused on educating for the
now, but also works as a launch pad
for students in to professional life."
Joel Harrison
(Former A&R Manager,
Island Records), Visiting
Professor in Music Production
Duration
2 years full-time
UCAS Institution
Code
L30
UCAS
Course Code
W307
Awarded by
Leeds College
of Music
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
The two-year BA (Hons) Music
(Accelerated) is achieved using the
summer vacation periods as a third
term/trimester.
The course will allow students to fast-track
their career by obtaining a full honours
degree in two years. This has significant
benefits to students, including the
opportunity to:
– earn a full year's salary when other
students are still studying
– be earlier into the job market and a
year higher up the career ladder
– demonstrate a "get-ahead" ethos by
having gained a fast-track degree
– reduce accommodation and living
costs by up to a third
Popular Pathway
The first year focuses on the fundamental
principles, techniques and processes
relating to the performance, creation
and study of popular music. You will
study musical works in an integrated and
informed way through performance and
the application of theory and harmony,
core music skills and academic studies.
Exploring these topics will allow students
to discover their creative voice with an
emphasis on innovation. Understanding
the principles and context of the creative
industries will assist you in the exploration
of potential career opportunities.
In addition to continuing your studies
in performance, composition, core
musicianship and academic skills, you
will have the opportunity to undertake
more specialised areas of study such
as Songwriting, Arranging, Stagecraft,
Ensemble Skills and Teaching. In semester
two there will be the opportunity to study
related topics such as Journalism, Sound
for Moving Image, Music and Technology,
Improvisation, Studio Techniques,
Marketing, Contemporary Composition
and Improvisation.
In the final year of the course, you will
focus on your strengths within your
specialist area, working towards a major
final performance or significant portfolio
of compositions. You will also extend your
studies in musicianship, allowing you to
apply your skills at an advanced level.
The professional practice strand will
allow you to undertake an appropriate
placement/project within the creative
industries.
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Production Pathway
The first year focuses on the fundamental
principles, techniques and processes
relating to the study of creative music
production. You will study production
processes and techniques in an integrated
and informed way through the application
of theory and harmony, core music skills
and academic studies. Exploring these
topics will allow students to discover their
creative voice with an emphasis on
innovation. Understanding the principles
and context of the creative industries
will assist you in the exploration of
potential career opportunities.
In addition to continuing your studies
in creative production, you will have the
opportunity to undertake more specialised
areas of study such as Mastering,
Electronic Music, Music and Media,
and Teaching. Additionally in semester
two there will be the opportunity to
study related topics such as Journalism,
Improvisation, Marketing, Contemporary
Composition and Studio Musicianship.
In the final year of the course, you will
focus on your strengths within your
specialist area, working towards a
significant production portfolio. You will
also extend your studies in musicianship,
allowing you to apply your skills at an
advanced level. The professional practice
strand will allow you to undertake an
appropriate placement/project within
the creative industries.
Assessment
Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for
assessment details.
Admission Requirements
The normal entry requirement for this
course is 240 points.
240 points is equivalent to grades of CCC
at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC
National Diploma. Applicants will be
required to achieve a C grade in Music/
Music Technology if taking A2 levels.
Applicants will also need a minimum of
3 GCSEs at grade C or above including
English Language.
All applicants are required to have
ABRSM/London College of Music Popular
Music Grade V theory or equivalent.
Please note these do not count
toward the 240 tariff points.
Audition/Interview
For 2012 entry auditions will take place
as a two phase process. Eligible applicants
will be invited to submit a DVD recording
for initial assessment, following which
shortlisted candidates will be invited
to attend an audition at Leeds
College of Music.
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Studying a Foundation Degree in Music
Production at Leeds College of Music
allows for a unique experience. As the
only conservatoire in the UK to offer such
diverse specialisms, music producers
have the opportunity to work alongside,
and collaborate with, a diverse range of
musicians and musical styles. The course
is taken as either two-year full-time or
four-year part time.
This Foundation Degree aims to equip
you with the vocational skills needed to
enter the workplace and develop the
musical, technical and professional skills
needed to survive in the competitive world
of the creative industries via a practical
and progressive curriculum. Not only will
the course reflect current industry practice
but you will also complete, as a part of
your course, a work placement in an
appropriate area of the industry.
FOUNDATION
DEGREE IN MUSIC
PRODUCTION
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FD MUSIC PRODUCTION
The FD Music Production is a two year course
and consists of three strands (Specialist Study,
Musicianship and Professional Studies).
Each strand continues through both years
and is designed to develop your knowledge,
understanding and skills in Music Production
through the integration of theory and practice
and within a vocational context.
“Leeds College of Music gives students the
creative, vibrant and diverse atmosphere
they need to develop as artists. It also has
strong, relevant and up-to-date links with
the industry that prepares students for the
music business in the real world. LCoM
is run by music people for music people;
they prove time and again that they know
what students need to succeed in this
competitive but rewarding career.”
Charlie Russell
Producer Jamiroquai
Duration
2 years full-time
4 years part-time
UCAS Institution
Code
L30
UCAS
Course Code
W306
Validated by
The University
of Bradford
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
You will work in small groups, in well
equipped studios using appropriate
hardware and software as well as
developing the musical skills which allow
you to compose and realise both your
original material as well as working to
commercial and professional briefs.
Students will also have the opportunity
to learn and seek advice from a variety
of industry specialists, with whom the
course has a close relationship.
Specialist Study
Specialist Study strand consists of:
– Practical Audio Production: Working
and producing in the recording
studios in small groups
– Software Environments: Creating and
editing material in the Mac suites,
using a variety of software packages
– Independent Project: A marketable
music production project devised
and created by yourself
– Specialist Projects: Intensive projects
which both support your specialist
study and offer the opportunity to
collaborate across genres
In year one you will learn, through practical
application, the fundamentals of music
production both in the studio and through
Mac based software packages (e.g. Logic,
Pro Tools etc). The work will be project
based and designed to develop the skills
necessary to see a project through from
beginning to end. In year two you will
choose to focus on either Practical Audio
Production or Software Environments
allowing to you start to specialise in
an area of your interest and develop
a portfolio of creative work.
Alongside these modules you will conceive,
develop and produce a marketable
production project demonstrating both
the music production skills and knowledge
of the creative industries that you have
gained throughout the course.
Musicianship
The Musicianship strand consists of
integrated core music skills including theory
and harmony, composing and arranging,
aural skills, production analysis and
historical and cultural studies. The module
will be project based and allow you to
develop the appropriate musical skills to
write and produce music across a range
of styles from contemporary song writing
to producing music and sound for the
moving image. In year two there will be
an opportunity for some specialism in
the areas that are related to your
Independent Project.
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Professional Studies
The Professional Studies strand
consists of:
– Working in the Creative Industries:
This year one module will introduce
you to the professional framework and
mechanisms of the creative industries
as well as developing essential personal
skills such as project management
and learning literacies
– Professional Studies Projects: In year two
you will have option choices that enable
you to study a range of topics designed
to help you explore potential career
opportunities as well as developing
essential business and marketing
skills. In year three you will undertake
a substantial independent project in
Community Music, Music Journalism
or Events Management
Combined with the other strands and the
work placement this will afford you the
opportunity to recognise your own strengths
and begin to establish a career in an
appropriate area of the industry.
Progression to BA (Hons)
Music (Production)
Upon successful completion of the
Foundation Degree students may apply to
undertake an additional one year full-time
or two years part-time study to achieve a
BA (Hons) Music (Production). You will
continue to develop the practical skills
acquired on the Foundation Degree,
but in the context of more focused
academic and creative study.
Admission Requirements
The normal entry requirements for this
course is 240 points.
240 points is equivalent to grades of
CCC at A2 Level or MMM for the BTEC
National Diploma. Applicants will be
required to achieve a C grade in
Music if taking A2 levels.
Applicants will also need a minimum of
3 GCSEs at grade C or above including
English Language.
All applicants will need to demonstrate
through audition that they are of ABRSM
Grade VIII standard or equivalent in their
principal study instrument. All applicants
are also required to have ABRSM/London
College of Music Grade V theory or
equivalent. Please note these do
not count toward the 240 tariff points.
All international students must have a British
Council English Language Testing System
(IELTS) score of 6.0.
Auditions and Interviews
If you are called for an audition or interview,
you should ensure we receive the fee by the
date specified in your offer of audition/
interview letter and make every effort
to attend.
You must let us know well in advance if you
are unable to attend on the designated day
and we will endeavour to re-arrange the
audition. Please note that we do not
audition/interview every applicant but
no applicant will be made an offer without
being auditioned or interviewed.
Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for the most
up-to-date audition and interview
requirements and guidelines.
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Amy Felton
Amy Felton graduated from the Foundation
Degree in 2006 and went on to gain work
experience with several film and postproduction
studios based in London,
including Twickenham Film Studios and
Goldcrest Post Production Facilities, where
she assisted during ADR recording sessions
for the 2007 Colin Firth film The Last
Legion. Now working freelance in the UK
film industry, Amy has sound production
credits on three films in the Harry Potter
series and The Chronicles of Narnia:
Prince Caspian.
Jonathan McLeod (pictured)
Jonathan McLeod, a FD/BA graduate,
was announced winner of the 2008 Neville
Street Light and Sound Project, a Yorkshire
competition aimed at showcasing new
sound works by emergent artists. Jonathan,
a sonic artist, sound designer and
composer, launched his winning sound
installation in Leeds in October 2008.
In September 2009, Jonathan presented
a mixed media sound and sculpture
installation as part of Expo Leeds festival.
Jonathan has since been involved in theatre
projects as a musical director and sound
designer and has also showcased two sonic
art installations, most notably as part of the
‘Klanging Banging’ project in Leeds.
Joe Thwaites
Foundation Degree graduate Joe Thwaites
was named winner of the 2010 GDC
Game Audio Network Guild ‘Composer’s
Challenge’. As a finalist Joe was invited to
talk at the Game Developers Conference
(GDC) in San Francisco, in March 2010.
Joe spoke about the music design process
in games, focusing on how to compose ‘on
your feet’ whilst addressing important game
design dilemmas. The GDC is the world’s
largest professionals-only game industry
event attracting over 17,000 attendees.
Joe is a founder of Freak Audio alongside
fellow graduate Benjamin Ziapour.
View more alumni profiles at
www.lcm.ac.uk or request a copy
of our Friends & Alumni Newsletter
for the most up-to-date alumni news.
ALUMNI
PROFILES
Staff listing
To view a list of Music Production and
Foundation Degree staff please turn
to page 151
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FOUNDATION
CERTIFICATE
IN MUSIC
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FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC
This intensive one year course is intended to
help students develop as versatile performers,
composers or producers. It is designed to
provide students with the necessary skills
and knowledge for successful degree level
study at a specialist music institution.
With guidance from our specialist tutors,
you choose the modules that interest you
and construct an individual programme
that is both challenging and stimulating.
By the end of the course you will be fully
prepared, confident and ready to tackle
the demands of undergraduate degree
study in music.
Duration
1 year full-time
(start dates in
September and
February)
September intake:
September - May
February intake:
February - January
UCAS Institution
Code
L30
UCAS
Course Code
W308
Apply online at
www.ucas.ac.uk
What the course offers
– Study in and across any of the specialist
pathways (Classical, Jazz, Popular
and Production)
– Individual instrumental/composition
lessons with specialist tutors for
performers/composers
– Studio based small group tuition with
specialist tutors for Production students
– Individually tailored optional modules
– Access to highly specialist facilities
– Regular specialist workshops and
masterclasses
– Guaranteed audition/interview for any
of the LCoM's undergraduate courses
– Start dates in September and February
– Evening delivery for February start
– Preparation for graded examinations
(practical and theory)
– Weekly individual tutorials
Students who successfully complete the
course are awarded the Leeds College of
Music Foundation Certificate in Music.
Admission Requirements
Five GCSEs or equivalent passed at a
minimum grade C or above. These should
include Maths and English Language.
Students will usually also be educated
to A-Level standard or equivalent UK
or overseas qualifications.
Mature students without these
qualifications, but considerable relevant
experience, are welcome to apply.
International Applicants
For students living outside the UK, the
same criteria apply, but we recognise a
wide variety of qualifications obtained
overseas and are able to translate overseas
grades and transcripts to UK equivalents.
If English is not the first language, students
may be asked at interview or audition stage
to provide evidence of their linguistic ability.
International students whose first language
is not English will be required to achieve
an IELTS test score of at least band 6.
However, it will also be possible for
students to access appropriate language
classes in order to further develop both
written and spoken language skills.
Auditions and Interviews
If you are called for an audition or interview,
you should make every effort to attend.
In the most exceptional circumstances you
can request to rearrange your audition or
interview but we cannot guarantee we can
offer an alternative date and reserve the
right to refuse your request.
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The following courses must be
applied for through UCAS:
BA (Hons) Music
(Classical) (W300)
BA (Hons) Music
(Jazz) (W341)
BA (Hons) Music
(Popular)
(W302)
BA (Hons) Music
(Production)
(W301)
BA (Hons) Music
(Combined) (W303)
BA (Hons) Music
(Accelerated) (W307)
Foundation Degree
in Music Production
(W306)
Foundation Certificate
in Music (W308)
Leeds College of Music UCAS
Course Code: LCM L30
HOW
TO APPLY
When can I start applying?
For entry in September 2012, submit
your online application form to UCAS
after 1 September 2011 and before
15 January 2012.
Please note we only accept applications
for the current year of entry. If you have
exceptional circumstances that support a
request for deferred entry, please contact
the admissions team.
For more detailed information please
visit www.ucas.ac.uk
How to apply through UCAS
You will need to use the UCAS online
application system, Apply. Apply is
a secure, web based application system,
which is available 24 hours a day.
The registration process generates
a username and you create your own
password, which you need to log in
to your application.
You should obtain a ‘buzzword’ from your
school or college if you are still studying
there. When you enter this buzzword
during the registration process, it links
your application to your school so that
your tutor can write your reference.
If you’re applying as an individual, i.e. not
through a school, college or centre, you
will need to answer a few questions to
confirm your eligibility before you can
start your application.
Each college/university and each course
has a code, which must be clearly entered
on the relevant UCAS form. The UCAS
code for Leeds College of Music is LCM
L30. The codes for our courses are given
opposite the individual course entries in
the prospectus.
When you have completed your online
application form, send your application
online to your referee who will check and
approve your application and complete
your reference.
Your referee will approve the reference
and send it to UCAS, who will then
process your application.
Please note that the UCAS Fee for
2012 entry will be £22.00.
The fees paid to UCAS do not include the
Leeds College of Music interview/audition
fee. If selected for pre-screening you will
be requested to pay the interview/audition
fee of £50; this includes the interview/
audition fee if selected for an interview/
audition at Leeds College of Music.
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Offers
Most offers are made conditional upon you
achieving a specified level in any examinations
you are about to take. If you have received
a conditional offer, the final stage in the
selection process is when we receive your
examination results in August 2012.
If you are holding a firm offer, and you have
met the conditions of the offer, your place
will be confirmed automatically via UCAS.
If you have not met the conditions, you
may still be offered a place on your
chosen course. Please contact the Senior
Admissions and Enrolment Officer (HE)
on 0113 222 3420 for the final decision
or email HEAdmissions@lcm.ac.uk
Auditions and Interviews
for all courses
If you are called for an audition or interview,
you should make every effort to attend.
In the most exceptional circumstances
you can request to rearrange your audition
or interview but we cannot guarantee we
can offer an alternative date and reserve
the right to refuse your request. Included
with your offer of audition/interview letter
are details of overnight accommodation
should you live some distance away.
Please note that we do not audition/
interview every applicant but no applicant
will be made an offer without being
auditioned or interviewed.
More information regarding course
specific interview/audition requirements
can be found at www.lcm.ac.uk, in
the relevant course sections of this
prospectus or contact Course Enquiries
on 0113 222 3416 or email
enquiries.assistant@lcm.ac.uk
Direct Entry and Applications to
transfer from another institution
Applications can be considered for
entry directly into the second year of
undergraduate courses. You must have
completed the first year of a related course
already and covered sufficient material to
ensure that you will be able to make a
smooth transition when you embark on
your studies with us.
To apply for a transfer, you must be
a current student. If you have already
withdrawn from a course or left the
institution at which you were studying,
you will have to submit a new application
for entry into the first year via UCAS.
If you think you are eligible for a Course
Transfer, please contact Course Enquiries
on 0113 222 3416 to discuss your
position.
UCAS Extra
The purpose of the Extra procedure is to
give applicants who have used all choices
but are holding no offers the opportunity of
making a further application or applications
and receiving an offer before results are
published and Clearing begins. Eligible
applicants automatically receive Extra
information direct from UCAS and Extra
vacancies also appear on the UCAS
website. Extra operates from the end of
February until the first week of July.
Publicly Funded Courses
Undergraduate Degree
Home and EU students £9000
International students (non-EU) £10,930*
Channel Isles and Isle of Man £10,930*
Audition fee £50*
Foundation Degree (Fees shown are per year)
Home and EU students (full-time) £9000
Home and EU students (part-time) TBC
International students (non-EU) (full-time) £10,930*
Channel Isles and Isle of Man £10,930*
Audition fee £50*
Full Cost Courses
Accelerated Degree
Home, EU and International students £18,000* full course
Channel Isles and Isle of Man £18,000* full course
Audition fee £50* full course
Leeds College of Music Foundation Certificate
Home and EU students £7000* full course
International students (non-EU) £10,000* full course
Channel Isles and Isle of Man £10,000* full course
Students who enrol on the
Accelerated Degree or Foundation
Certificate will not be eligible to
receive funding through the Student
Loans Company. Students must
be self-funded.
Fees marked * are for 2011 entry and may
be subject to an increase for 2012 entry.
All fees shown are subject to annual
increase in line with the permitted level.
Please visit www.lcm.ac.uk for updated
fee information.
FEES &
FUNDING
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Definition of a ‘Home’ student
In order to be considered a ‘Home’
student, you will need to meet the
UK residence requirements. This does
not relate directly to your nationality.
This means that, very broadly, you must
have been living legally in the UK, Channel
Isles or Isle of Man for the three years
prior to the start of the course. You must
have settled status within the meaning
of the Immigration Act 1971.
If you are from outside the EU, then the
residence must have been for purposes
other than education. There are specific
rules for Asylum Seekers and members
of the Armed Forces. The decision about
whether you are eligible for student
support is made by Student Finance
England, not Leeds College of Music.
If there is any doubt, we will make the
decision about whether a student is
charged the ‘Home’ or International fee
rate. This will be based upon the same
criteria as that used for student support.
Payment of Tuition Fees –
Full-time students
The following information does not
apply to full cost courses (Accelerated
Degree/Foundation Certificate), which
are not eligible for student funding.
Most students will not have to pay their
Tuition Fees before or whilst they are
studying. All eligible full time Home and
EU students may apply for a Tuition Fee
Loan from the Student Loan Company.
The fee will then be paid directly to Leeds
College of Music on behalf of the student.
For information about repayment of Tuition
Fee Loans, please see page 182.
Students who choose not to take a
Tuition Fee Loan will be invoiced for the
full amount, with payment due in full
before 1st December.
Residents of other EU countries outside
the UK can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan,
but are not eligible for any of the support
for living costs.
Fees, loans and grants are subject
to annual inflationary increases.
Payment of Tuition Fees –
Part-time students
For those opting to study on the
Foundation Degree on a part-time basis
(i.e. 50% of full-time, taking four years to
complete) the arrangements for fees are
not yet determined at the time of writing.
Help with living costs (Full-time Home
students only)
Maintenance grants
Non-repayable grants are available
to students with a household income of
up to around £42,600 to help pay for
essential costs such as accommodation,
food, books and travel. The maximum
grant payable is £3,250 for students
with household incomes under £25,000
in the previous tax year. Partial grants,
determined on a sliding scale, are available
to students with household incomes
between around £25,000 and £42,600.
For an illustration of how much you might
receive please see page 184.
Students who have an underlying
entitlement to certain means tested
benefits i.e. Income Support for those
with dependent children, may receive
a Special Support Grant instead
of a Maintenance Grant. This is not
taken into account when being
assessed for benefits.
Maintenance Loans
Loans for living costs are available
to full-time students. The maximum loan
for a student living away from home is
£5,500. 72% of this amount is available to
all students, whilst the remaining 28% is
subject to the household income
assessment. For students who receive the
Maintenance Grant, the loan is reduced
accordingly, i.e. the lower the household
income, the lower the amount of funding
available which has to be repaid.
Additional help may be
available for students with
specific circumstances:
– Students with dependent children can
apply for a Parents Learning Allowance
and a Childcare Grant.
– Students with an adult dependant can
apply for an Adult Dependants Grant.
– Students with a disability or a specific
learning difficulty can apply for the
Disabled Students Allowance, to help
with any extra costs incurred whilst
studying as a direct result of a disability.
– Students who get into financial difficulty
whilst studying may be eligible for some
extra help from the Access to Learning
Fund, a hardship fund administered
directly by Leeds College of Music.
Further information is available from
www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
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Repayment of Tuition Fee Loans
and Maintenance Loans
No matter how much you owe, you will
only pay back according to how much
you earn above the first £21,000 per year.
Loans are paid back at the rate of 9% of
your income above the first £21,000.
If your income is below £21,000 you will
not need to pay anything back. The loans
attract an interest rate linked to inflation,
so the amount you repay will be broadly
the same as what you borrowed in real
terms. Repayments are made automatically
through the tax system and the
Government will write off any outstanding
balance (except arrears) after 30 years.
How and when to apply for
Student Support
For 2012 entry, the quickest and easiest
way to apply for Student Support (Grants,
Maintenance Loans and Tuition Fee
Loans) is online at www.direct.gov.uk/
studentfinance
You can start applying from around
January 2012 and you can set up
and maintain all your information online.
If you wish to apply for the full income
assessed support, your parents or partner
will need to set up a ‘sponsors’ account
where they can enter their own details
and information about their income.
Useful Contacts
for student finance
The information described on the previous
pages applies to students who are normally
resident in England. The rules vary slightly
for students who are from Northern
Ireland, Scotland or Wales – please see
the websites listed below for the latest
information.
England
www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
Wales
www.learning.wales.gov.uk/students
Scotland
www.saas.gov.uk
Northern Ireland
www.delni.gov.uk/studentsupport
Non-UK EU country
www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk/eu
Previous Study
Eligibility for Student Support may be
affected if you have been in Higher
Education before, regardless of the
amount of support you received.
If you already hold an equivalent level
qualification, you cannot receive funding
to do another course at the same level and
you may also be charged the full cost of
the course, (i.e. the same tuition fee as
International students). If you think you
may be affected by this, please contact
the Fees and Funding Manager at Leeds
College of Music on 0113 222 3419 for
further advice.
In addition to the statutory funding
available, Leeds College of Music provides
a range of additional Scholarships and
Bursaries to ensure that no applicant is
deterred from applying for financial
reasons. We encourage applications
from those interested in shortage areas
or from groups that are underrepresented
at Leeds College of Music.
Please note that the Applicants
Bursary, Leeds College of Music
Bursary and the National Scholarship
are only available to undergraduate
students on publicly funded courses.
Students who enrol on the
Accelerated Degree or Foundation
Certificate will not be eligible to
receive funding through the Student
Loans Company and must be
entirely self-funded.
SCHOLARSHIPS
& BURSARIES
Applicants Bursary
Leeds College of Music will provide
assistance to applicants from lower income
households, to ensure that no applicant
is deterred on the grounds of cost from
submitting a portfolio, or attending an
audition or interview at the College.
This will take the form of a refund of
reasonable travelling expenses and the
portfolio screening/audition fee to all
applicants (Home students only) who
have been, or are currently, in receipt
of a full Education Maintenance Allowance,
full Adult Learning Grant, or who are
from a household that is in receipt of
income related benefits. Application
forms for this are sent with the
audition/interview invitation.
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Leeds College of Music Bursary
Leeds College of Music will provide an
annual Bursary to ‘Home’ students whose
residual household income is below about
£42,600. The information about household
income is obtained through the financial
assessment which is undertaken in order
to receive the maintenance grant and loan.
Students will not need to undergo another
means test. You do not need to apply for
the Leeds College of Music Bursary –
we will calculate your entitlement
automatically.
However, you and your parents must give
permission for the data submitted for your
Student Support application to be shared
with us. The bursary will be paid in two
instalments.
The exact amounts of bursary payable are
under review at the time of writing, but up
to date information will be available on the
LCoM website.
Residual
Household
Income
£25,000 or less
£30,000
£35,000
£40,000
£45,000
£50,000
£62,500
Maintenance
Grant
£3,250
£2,341
£1,432
£523
£0
£0
£0
Maintenance
Loan
£3,875
£4,330
£4,784
£5,239
£5,288
£4,788
£3,575
The National Scholarship Programme
The Government has announced a new
additional programme of funding to benefit
students entering Higher Education from
2012 onwards. There will be several
Scholarships to the value of £3,000 each
for one year, for applicants with a household
income of under £25,000. Other eligibility
criteria have yet to be decided. Please see
the website for updated information.
Excellence Scholarships
Leeds College of Music will award up to
three scholarships annually, to outstanding
applicants who demonstrate excellent
potential at application and interview/audition.
These will be available to all undergraduate
applicants to the value of £9,000 per year
for up to 3 years, subject to annual review.
This will take the form of full fee remission
for Home/EU students and partial remission
for International applicants, who will need to
pay the difference in the fee.
Leeds College
of Music Bursary
£2,000
£1,500
£1,500
£1,500
£0
£0
£0
Total amount
available for
living costs
£9,125
£8,171
£7,716
£7,262
£5,288
£4,788
£3,575
**Figures are provisional and are subject to approval by Governors and The Office for Fair Access, and could change.
The Alan Hawkshaw
Foundation Scholarship
Three Scholarships of £1,500 per year
are awarded to support gifted students
on the BA Music (Classical) and (Jazz)
pathways. Awards are made to students
studying the following principal
instruments: trombone, tuba, bassoon,
French horn, oboe, double bass and piano.
Selection for these scholarships will be
on the basis of musical and academic
ability, and potential. Applicants should
submit a letter of application to the HE
Admissions department after submitting
their UCAS form.
In the event that there are more than three
suitable candidates, priority will be given to
those from the lowest income households.
Alan Hawkshaw is a successful composer
of television/film scores and he received
the Ivor Novello Award for Best Film
Score in 1979. Having worked with
leading artists such as Tom Jones,
Cliff Richard and Dusty Springfield,
he developed his career further by
composing iconic theme tunes for
Grange Hill, Grandstand, Channel 4
News and Countdown.
His composition The Champ is one of
the most widely sampled and emulated
in hip-hop and rap music, appearing on
tracks by DJ Shadow, De La Soul,
Beastie Boys and 2 Many DJs.
The Alan Hawkshaw Foundation has been
established to put investment back into the
industry by supporting gifted musicians.
The Scholarships from the Foundation
provide young musicians with opportunities
that would not otherwise be open to them.
The Alan Hawkshaw Foundation
Scholarship is open to ‘Home’
students only.
The Reuben Vincent
Trombone Scholarship
Two scholarships of £2,000 each are
available for principal jazz trombone
players, for the purchase of a new
instrument. These are in memory of
Reuben Vincent, who was an
accomplished jazz trombonist and
businessman. The Reuben Vincent
Trombone Scholarship is open to
‘Home’ and EU students only.
Please note that students may only receive
a scholarship from one category, although
eligibility for the Leeds College of Music
Bursary will not be affected.
New for 2012
Leeds College of Music will also be offering
the following Scholarships for 2012 entry:
Leeds Cathedral Choral Scholarship
Leeds Cathedral Organ Scholarship
Yorkshire Philharmonic
Choral Scholarship
Information about these new scholarships
will be available at Open Days and at
www.lcm.ac.uk
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Student Support Unit
The Student Support Unit offers
information, advice and guidance on a
range of matters, with the aim of ensuring
that you can achieve the most during
your time at Leeds College of Music.
Professional staff can support and
advise you on the following:
– Accommodation
– Funding and Finance
– Health and Welfare
– Counselling
– Careers
– Disability Support
– International student issues
Supporting and Safeguarding
your Wellbeing
Leeds College of Music is committed
to the welfare and safeguarding of all
its learners, and there are designated
members of staff who will deal with
any concerns about a young or
vulnerable student.
ADVICE
& SUPPORT
Counselling
Whilst you’re studying at Leeds College of
Music you may find yourself experiencing
some, or all of the pressures of student life
– including academic achievement, lack
of money, homesickness, coping with
the pressure of studying with a learning
difficulty or disability, combining work and
study or making new friends.
Studying music at a specialist college
can also bring its own stresses – anxieties
about performance, injury and competitive
feelings. These pressures, or coping
with a crisis such as the break up of a
relationship, bereavement or pregnancy,
can sometimes develop into a major
preoccupation, affecting your sense
of wellbeing.
The Student Support Unit also has two
qualified and experienced Counsellors who
offer a confidential service to any student
in need of a listening ear. We also provide
advice and information on health and
welfare issues, through a drop-in service
or by appointment.
Student Liaison
The Student Liaison Officer organises and
promotes extra curricular opportunities to
full time students. These include music and
social activities, charity fundraising and
volunteering opportunities. The Student
Liaison Officer also supports the Student
Union in their activities and campaigns.
Support for Students with Disabilities
and Learning Difficulties
Leeds College of Music has a diverse student
population and welcomes applications from
students with disabilities. We are committed to
providing specific support for students with
disabilities and we encourage you to declare
your disability or any additional support needs
you may have.
The Student Disability Advisor offers a range
of advice and support throughout the
application process and for the duration
of your course. This includes:
– Advice on specialist equipment
– Assistance with applying for the Disabled
Students Allowance
– Access to special arrangements for
examinations and assessments
– Individual support and guidance
Leeds College of Music occupies modern
purpose built premises, with lift access to all
floors and wheelchair access to all facilities.
A rest room is provided for the use of anyone
who needs to take medication in private, take
time out to rest or relax or is taken ill.
Copies of the Disability Statement, which gives
more detail on the support available, can be
obtained from the Student Disability Advisor.
All information is available in alternative
formats on request.
Learning Support
Leeds College of Music is able to offer
Learning Support where required. The support
provided can include help with developing
numeracy and literacy skills, time management
and organisation, essay writing, and support
with researching and completing assignments.
Specialist diagnostic assessment for dyslexia
is available, where appropriate.
Visiting Leeds College of Music
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit,
either on our Open Days or by prior
arrangement with the Student Disability
Advisor for those who wish to discuss their
individual support needs in more detail.
The Student Disability Advisor can also
make special arrangements for any support
you may need at audition and interview.
For further information, please
contact the Student Disability
Advisor on 0113 222 3421.
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Most new students live at Joseph
Stones House in their first year.
This is a nine-storey purpose built
student housing complex adjoining
the college building. The complex
comprises 191 single study bedrooms,
all with en-suite facilities, clustered
in flats with shared kitchen and living
spaces. There are also nine self
contained studios, with their own
kitchen areas.
ACCOMMODATION
– Each room has an en-suite shower,
toilet and basin
– Shared kitchen per flat with storage,
cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer
– Shared large seating area per flat with
sofas and coffee tables
– Common Room with Sky TV, pool table,
vending machines, payphone
– On-site laundry facilities
– Basic contents insurance included
– All rooms have Broadband Internet
connection
– Secure entry system, with 24 hour
helpline
– Great views over the city
– A few minutes walking distance to
the city centre
– Bars, restaurants and live music venues
on your doorstep
– Live with over 180 other new students
at the College!
The majority of rooms in Joseph Stones
House are around £113 per week for a
43 week contract. This price includes
utility costs, internet and basic insurance.
Details of how to apply for a room in
Joseph Stones House and an application
form can be downloaded from
www.lcm.ac.uk
Disabled students with specific
accommodation needs are encouraged
to contact the Student Accommodation
Advisor on 0113 222 3514, as soon
as possible.
Joseph Stones House is owned and
managed by UNITE, a specialist
student accommodation provider.
www.unite-students.com
Other accommodation options
There are several other options for those
unable to live at Joseph Stones House,
or who do not wish to. Some students
choose to live in other privately run Halls
of Residence, or in shared houses or flats
in the student areas of Hyde Park and
Headingley.
To research other accommodation options
we strongly recommend that you use
UNIPOL Student Homes. They are a
well established, not-for-profit student
accommodation bureau based in the city.
They are funded partially by the
universities and colleges in Leeds and
offer a free, comprehensive and impartial
service to Leeds students, to enable
them to find good quality accommodation
in a hall, shared house or bedsit.
www.unipol.leeds.ac.uk
The average rent for a shared house in
Leeds is approximately £68 per person
per week (based on four people sharing).
Utility bills will be extra. Contracts are
normally for 52 weeks.
Privately run Halls of Residence
will vary, but all the utility costs are
normally included. For further information
about accommodation, please contact the
Student Welfare, Accommodation and
International Advisor on 0113 222 3514
or UNIPOL on 0113 243 0169.
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On a map of Britain, Leeds
is at the centre. Leeds is 300
kilometres from London, and
almost the same distance from
Edinburgh, standing midway
between Hull in the east and
Liverpool in the west.
Leeds has excellent links to the
rest of the UK via the M1 and
the A1. An hourly train service
reaches London in two hours.
HOW TO
FIND US
By Road
Leeds is located at the crossroads
of the M62 and the M1, and just a few
kilometres from the A1. When entering the
City, follow the brown road signs for ‘West
Yorkshire Playhouse’ at Quarry Hill, just off
the A64 York Road in the centre of Leeds,
or you can follow the City Centre Loop signs.
Major attractions, including the West Yorkshire
Playhouse, are identified on the Loop signs.
The College is at Loop Junction 12.
Dublin
Belfast
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Falmouth
Newcastle
Leeds
Manchester
Liverpool
Cardiff
Birmingham
London
Brighton
Car Parking
Please note the college does not have any car
parking space. We recommend that visitors
use the multi-storey car park on Harper Street
near Leeds Kirkgate Market. There are
10,000 car park spaces in Leeds.
By Train
Leeds City Station, situated on New Station
Street, is approximately a ten minute walk
from Leeds College of Music.
By Coach
The central Bus and Coach station is opposite
the West Yorkshire Playhouse, and two
minutes from Leeds College of Music.
Regular services operate from Hull,
London and Manchester Airport.
A65 AIRPORT – ILKLEY – SKIPTON M621 – M62 – A58 BRADFORD
CALVERLEY STREET
EAST PARADE
WELLINGTON ST
LEEDS CITY
STATION
WOODHOUSE LANE
PARK ROW
NEVILLE STREET
CLAY PIT LANE
MERRION WAY
RESTRICTED AREA
PEDESTRIANISED
SHOPPING
BOAR LANE
WADE LANE
THE HEADROW
MEADOW LANE
GREAT WILSON STREET
A639 DEWSBURY – M621 – M62 – M1 NORTH
VICAR LANE
A58 WETHERBY – A61 HARROGATE – A1 NORTH
EASTGATE
NORTH STREET
NEW YORK ROAD
INNER RING ROAD
J11
BUS &
COACH
STATION
WY
PLAYHOUSE
ST PETER’S
REGENT STREET
SQUARE
YORK ST YORK ST
CROWN POINT ROAD
HUNSLET ROAD
BLACK BULL STREET
EAST STREET
MARSH LANE
ROYAL
ARMOURIES
By Air
Leeds has its own airport, Leeds Bradford
International Airport.
A regular bus service operates to and from
Leeds City Railway Station. Journey time
is approximately thirty minutes. Flights
operate to and from London, Amsterdam,
Brussels, Dublin and Paris Charles de
Gaulle Airport as well as many other major
European cities. Manchester Airport is
within an hour from Leeds by rail. Trains
run 24 hours a day every 80 minutes.
Travel and Tourist Information Centre
Gateway Yorkshire, Regional
Travel & Tourism Centre, Leeds
City Station, Leeds LS1 1PL
Telephone: 0113 242 5242
A64 YORK – A63 SELBY – A1
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Corporate Partners and Donors
Founder Partners
Buckle Barton
Rushbond
Sir Leslie Silver OBE
The Marjorie & Arnold Ziff
Charitable Foundation
Gordons
Fellows and Honorary Fellows
Fellows
Bill Ashton
Professor
Graham Barber
Alan Barnes
Django Bates
Charles
Bodman Rae
Bill Charleson
Sir John Dankworth CBE
(In Memoriam)
Susanna Eastburn
Professor Edward Gregson
Earl of Harewood KBE
(In Memorium)
Richard Hawdon
(In Memorium)
Alan Hawkshaw
The Office of the Chief Executive
Principal
Professor Philip Meaden
Donors
Liz and Terry Bramall
Charitable Foundation
Alan Hawkshaw
Rodney Green
The Emerald Foundation
Yorkshire Young Musicians
Carole Vincent-Wright
The Marjorie & Arnold Ziff
Charitable Foundation
BBC Fame Academy
Sir Leslie Silver OBE
Professor
Trevor Herbert
Professor David Hoult
Bill Kinghorn
Simon Lindley
Donald Maxwell
John Mills
Stephen Montague
David Newton
Courtney Pine CBE
Pandit Sharda Sahai
Penny Stirling
Professor
Jonty Stockdale
Stan Tracey
Dame Fanny Waterman
Al Wood
Director of Curriculum
and Research
Dr. Randall Whittaker
Honorary Fellows
Cllr. Bernard Atha OBE
Sue Clark
Anthony Denton
Cllr. William Hyde
Andrew Linden
Matthew Sims
Warren Smith
Robert M. Tebb
David Thompson
Director of
Operational Services
David Warren
A full staff listing can be
found at www.lcm.ac.uk
Publication Scheme
Leeds College of Music has adopted
the model publication scheme developed
for the Higher Education sector and is
therefore committed to publishing the
information it describes. For further
information, please contact the Personal
Assistant to the Directors on 0113 222
3484 or by emailing foi@lcm.ac.uk
Every effort has been made to present
information consistent with individual
course specifications and regulations.
Ultimate authority of information resides
with approved and validated course
documentation held by Leeds College
of Music.
All information is accurate at time of
going to press (September 2011).
Sections of this prospectus can
be made available in other formats
on request. Please email your
request to enquiries@lcm.ac.uk
Course Enquiries
Telephone 0113 222 3416
Email enquiries.assistant@lcm.ac.uk
Undergraduate Admissions
Telephone 0113 222 3420
Email HEAdmissions@lcm.ac.uk
Contact Details
Leeds College of Music
3 Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7PD
www.lcm.ac.uk
Telephone 0113 222 3400
Email enquiries@lcm.ac.uk
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Part of the Leeds City College Group
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