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Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

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BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship

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BA (Hons) Songwriting and Artist Development

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BA (Hons) Songwriting and Production

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Training

•Flexible interdisciplinary degree combining composition, performance, and production

•Welcomes artists, producers, songwriters, and performers who play any instrument

•Students connect technique and music theory, refine creative process, and write and play live with peers

•Coursework builds an industry-standard portfolio of original music

Professional Development

•Guest lectures and masterclasses feature musicians, artists, and industry insiders

•Technology, studio practice, lighting, and performance-venue tools are part of the creative toolkit

•Entrepreneurship and music-business learning support a self-directed creative career

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Program Highlights

Training

•Flexible interdisciplinary degree combining composition, performance, and production

•Welcomes artists, producers, songwriters, and performers who play any instrument

•Students connect technique and music theory, refine creative process, and write and play live with peers

•Coursework builds an industry-standard portfolio of original music

Professional Development

•Guest lectures and masterclasses feature musicians, artists, and industry insiders

•Technology, studio practice, lighting, and performance-venue tools are part of the creative toolkit

•Entrepreneurship and music-business learning support a self-directed creative career

Program Highlights

Training

•Flexible interdisciplinary degree combining composition, performance, and production

•Welcomes artists, producers, songwriters, and performers who play any instrument

•Students connect technique and music theory, refine creative process, and write and play live with peers

•Coursework builds an industry-standard portfolio of original music

Professional Development

•Guest lectures and masterclasses feature musicians, artists, and industry insiders

•Technology, studio practice, lighting, and performance-venue tools are part of the creative toolkit

•Entrepreneurship and music-business learning support a self-directed creative career

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Audition Requirements

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TWO ORIGINAL PIECES

•Present two original pieces in the audition

•At least one piece must be performed live

•Recorded accompaniment may be used if needed

•Composition, stylistic context, and performance craft are assessed

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Application Logistics

•UCAS course code: W3C5; ICMP institution code: i25

•Applicants can use UCAS or ICMP's direct application route

•ICMP contacts applicants to arrange the audition/interview after reviewing the application

•No separate Acceptd or SlideRoom portal was found

•Auditions are free

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Applicants discuss experience, interests, goals, and course fit with the tutor

•Section A interview covers previous study, reasons for choosing ICMP, course understanding, and aspirations

•Original repertoire presentation includes two original pieces, with at least one performed live

•Undergraduate Creative Musicianship auditions are generally 45 minutes long

Audition Expectations

•If playback is needed, bring audio on a phone, tablet, laptop, or MP3 player and download it in advance

•Guitarists and bass players should bring the instrument; amps are available in the audition room

•Singers do not need equipment; a keyboard is available on request

•If undecided between Creative Musicianship and BMus Popular Music Performance, prepare a creative piece alongside a performance piece

Training

•Flexible interdisciplinary degree combining composition, performance, and production

•Welcomes artists, producers, songwriters, and performers who play any instrument

•Students connect technique and music theory, refine creative process, and write and play live with peers

•Coursework builds an industry-standard portfolio of original music

Professional Development

•Guest lectures and masterclasses feature musicians, artists, and industry insiders

•Technology, studio practice, lighting, and performance-venue tools are part of the creative toolkit

•Entrepreneurship and music-business learning support a self-directed creative career

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