The Music Foundation Year is a fully integrated programme with the BA (Hons) Music course, and will develop key musical skills in piano playing, theory and harmony. During your studies, you will develop your performance skills in 20 one-to-one instrumentalvocal lesson with the same specialists who teach on our degree programme. The course will equip you with essential skills for a performer such as interpretation, effective practising and handling performance anxiety. You will build your knowledge of music theory, and the study of harmony will be delivered in a fresh, creative way using the guitar. Your creativity will develop through improvisation, taking inspiration from the music you perform. Our Foundation Year introduces you to music history by examining music in the everyday environment of the home, asking how music is made and consumed, and its function in society. We explore the most personal side of music – how emotions, sexuality, identity and personality are shaped by music. The Foundation Year develops key musical skills in piano playing, theory, harmony and aural, all of which are necessary for an advanced study of Music, and for careers in performance, musicology and music teaching. It helps you to develop as a performer, and gives you the intellectual skills needed for degree-level study. Above all, you will develop confidence in all areas of study to proceed to the next level.<br><br>UCAS Code - W310<br>Mode of Study - 1 year full-time followed by a further 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)study abroad