University of York

University of York

Master of Arts in Music Vocal Studies pathway

The Master of Arts in Music Vocal Studies pathway in Arts is offered by University of York.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Arts in Music Vocal Studies pathway offered by the University of York

Extend your solo performance skills and potential as a versatile singer.


This practitioner-led MA pathway is designed to help you discover and establish your unique, authentic voice and sense of artistry. It will foster your initiative and creativity by sustaining and developing your vocal technique, knowledge and repertoire - likely to include opera, musical theatre, art song and contemporary classical.

Intensive individual teaching combines with collaborative peer learning sessions and performance classes that encourage curiosity and diversity, enriching your potential as a distinctive musician.

This course is led by Susan Young, who has considerable experience as both a dedicated teacher and an active performer with industry knowledge and insight. Her current and former students can be found in international opera companies, young artist programmes, West End musicals and award-winning consorts.

Course content
Throughout the year, you'll work individually and collaboratively to develop and hone your solo performance skills within a supportive environment. Seminars/workshops and performance classes will cover a range of relevant topics, including technique, reflective practice, text, language, imagination and voice/body integration. Repertoire is likely to include opera, musical theatre, art song and contemporary classical.

All pathways for the MA Music follow the same structure. We place an emphasis on independence and creativity - you will have the freedom to study the areas that interest you, in consultation with your supervisor.

Over the year, you’ll take four modules: 

Critical Reflection in Musical Practice (20 credits)
Project I (30 credits)
Project II (30 credits)
Project III (100 credits)
In addition to these modules, we strongly encourage you to participate in department ensembles such as Chamber Choir, University Choir and The 24, and to attend weekly research seminars, performance classes and other seminars relevant to your studies.

You’ll receive 30 hours of private vocal tuition spread evenly throughout the year, tailored to your needs.

Modules
Projects I and II
You’ll take Project I and Project II (30 credits each) in the Autumn and Spring Terms respectively.

In these modules, you’ll attend weekly seminars and performance classes related to your pathway, which will help you to engage deeply with texts and characterisation and explore strategies to build recital programmes and creative projects.

Throughout these modules you’ll receive advice, support and feedback from your academic supervisor. You’ll have the freedom to work on areas that interest you - our courses are designed to allow maximum flexibility and independence.

Project III
During the Summer Term and summer vacation, you will work on Project III (100 credits), a detailed individual project to curate and perform an extended recital. In addition, matters concerning creative career strategy will be discussed in a short series of forums.

Critical Reflection in Musical Practice
Critical Reflection in Musical Practice (20 credits) runs throughout the year. In this module you’ll develop sophisticated ways to think and write about music. In Autumn Term, your classes will introduce some of the skills needed for postgraduate-level research, and in Spring Term, you'll explore musicological theories that will allow you to develop critical and reflective approaches to your performance.



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