Popular Music Performance (RESONANCE - DUDLEY)

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A COURSE WHICH WILL BE STUDIED AT RESONANCE

Looking to start a career as a performer, songwriter, creative artist or studio musician? In partnership with Solent University, Resonance’s BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance programme brings together practical, theoretical and vocational learning to help launch your musical career.

Throughout the course you’ll be supported to develop a wide range of musical skills alongside academic, research and critical-thinking proficiencies that are relevant to many different careers.

The course features extensive study of the music industries including copyright, contract law and career pathways. You’ll also be encouraged to develop transferable skills in research, IT, presentation, teamwork, creative thinking, communication and project management.

The curriculum is taught by a highly experienced course team, many of whom are active industry experts with professional experience in performance, studio and live sound, electronic sound design and the business and culture of music production.

You’ll study in our state of the art industry-standard facilities. Resonance offers industry-quality, full-size recording and production studios giving students a wealth of opportunities to hone your skills and give full rein to your imagination. You will have access to sizeable rehearsal, practice and performance spaces giving you all the room you need to practise and perform as a band. The largest of our performance spaces can even accommodate a large audience

Beyond timetabled seminars and workshops you will be encouraged to engage with West Midlands thriving music scene. By promoting your own shows, you’ll cultivate your talents and expand your understanding of real-world arrangement, composition and stagecraft.

Thanks to the Resonance’s close links with industry, you will have the opportunity to attend weekly guest lectures from visiting industry professionals. Speakers have recently included: John Waugh (The 1975), Dexter Wansel (Grammy award winning artist), Sheena Sear & Mark Stuart (M2 Studios), Tim Carrol (CEO Focusrite), John Daily (DeFacto Marketing), Richard Taylor (Musical Director for Boyzone, Ronan Keating, Emin, Nile Rogers and many more…), Sam Dorrance (Touring Artist), Brendon Riley (Touring Backline Technician)
Steve Smith (Marshall), Creative Technology, Alex Hutchings (Touring Session Musician at Composer), Genevieve Little (Touring Artist), Jamie Franklin (Artist Relations at Roland) and many more…

Resonance is based at the Evolve Campus, part of the Dudley College of Technology estate, situated in the heart of Dudley Town Centre, just over half an hour from Birmingham City Centre. Featuring a combination of established and brand-new, purpose-built facilities that are outstanding, providing everything an ambitious musician, producer, composer, teacher and entrepreneur would need to excel in their studies. Our local live music venues include; Red By Night, KK Steel Works, The Robin 2, Symphony Hall, Birmingham O2

What does this course lead to?

This course may lead to work in professional performance, songwriting, artist development, live sound, teaching, and technical support.

Who is this course for?

Resonance’s popular music performance course is suitable for both schooled and self-taught musicians who are interested in building a career as a self-motivated, skilled performer.

Applicants should have performance experience on at least one of the following: keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, or vocals.

You will create music as part of the course but evidence of music theory skills at entry is not compulsory.

Modules
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Individual Performance 1
Live Performance 1
Creative Music Industries
Recital and Instrumental Sjills 1
Studio Performance 1
Theory and Listening Skills

YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Individual Performance 2
Live Performance 2
Music Portfolio Careers
Recital and Instrumental Skills 2
Studio Performance 2

YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (Please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Introduction to Experimental Music
Songwriting Techniques

YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Individual Performance 3
Advanced Music Performance
Entrepreneurship and Artist Development
Major Project

YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (Please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Songwriting Portfolio
Experimental Music Performance

This course is assessed via a range of performances, recordings, presentations, written assignments, music theory exercises, music portfolios, and website(s)/blogs. There may also be video presentations or other forms negotiated with your tutor.