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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BMus (Hons) Jazz

Clarinet (Jazz)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

BMus (Hons) Jazz is a specialist four-year course for jazz performers

Clarinet (Jazz) students train in RBC's Jazz Department with one-to-one specialist tuition, small-group coaching, and private practice

Course modules are designed specifically for jazz musicians, with improvisation and composition central to developing an individual voice

Giacomo Smith provides the published clarinet-specialist perspective within the jazz faculty.

Woodwind-doubling tutor Paul Saunders adds multi-reed flexibility to the single-reed route.

Performance & Productions

Students perform through Eastside Jazz Club, RBC's dedicated jazz venue

Large ensembles include Jazz Orchestra, Rep Big Band, Salsa Orchestra, and Banda Brasileira

RBC's Cheltenham Jazz Festival partnership gives selected Jazz students festival and fringe performance opportunities

Facilities

Students use the 57 million GBP Conservatoire building with Bradshaw Concert Hall, Recital Hall, The Lab, Eastside Jazz Club, seven recording studios, and 70+ practice rooms

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

85%

2025, 7 courses, n=315

Continuation

95%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£10,050

Home students · 2027-2028

International tuition & fees

£21,690

overseas students · 2027-2028

Acting Ba Hons 2027 28 · bcu.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program info updated Sep 11, 9:11 PM

Program Highlights

Training

BMus (Hons) Jazz is a specialist four-year course for jazz performers

Clarinet (Jazz) students train in RBC's Jazz Department with one-to-one specialist tuition, small-group coaching, and private practice

Course modules are designed specifically for jazz musicians, with improvisation and composition central to developing an individual voice

Giacomo Smith provides the published clarinet-specialist perspective within the jazz faculty.

Woodwind-doubling tutor Paul Saunders adds multi-reed flexibility to the single-reed route.

Performance & Productions

Students perform through Eastside Jazz Club, RBC's dedicated jazz venue

Large ensembles include Jazz Orchestra, Rep Big Band, Salsa Orchestra, and Banda Brasileira

RBC's Cheltenham Jazz Festival partnership gives selected Jazz students festival and fringe performance opportunities

Facilities

Students use the 57 million GBP Conservatoire building with Bradshaw Concert Hall, Recital Hall, The Lab, Eastside Jazz Club, seven recording studios, and 70+ practice rooms

Program Highlights

Training

BMus (Hons) Jazz is a specialist four-year course for jazz performers

Clarinet (Jazz) students train in RBC's Jazz Department with one-to-one specialist tuition, small-group coaching, and private practice

Course modules are designed specifically for jazz musicians, with improvisation and composition central to developing an individual voice

Giacomo Smith provides the published clarinet-specialist perspective within the jazz faculty.

Woodwind-doubling tutor Paul Saunders adds multi-reed flexibility to the single-reed route.

Performance & Productions

Students perform through Eastside Jazz Club, RBC's dedicated jazz venue

Large ensembles include Jazz Orchestra, Rep Big Band, Salsa Orchestra, and Banda Brasileira

RBC's Cheltenham Jazz Festival partnership gives selected Jazz students festival and fringe performance opportunities

Facilities

Students use the 57 million GBP Conservatoire building with Bradshaw Concert Hall, Recital Hall, The Lab, Eastside Jazz Club, seven recording studios, and 70+ practice rooms

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

UCAS Conservatoires Fee

£34.50

Opens

Jul 9, 2026

Deadline

UCAS Conservatoires Deadline (Music)Oct 1, 2026

UCAS Conservatoires Deadline (Acting & Drama)UCAS Undergraduate Equal Consideration DeadlineJan 13, 2027

Final UCAS Conservatoires Application DateSep 23, 2027

Ucas Conservatoires When To Apply · ucas.com

Audition Requirements

Repertoire List

Perform two contrasting pieces: first from RBC's listed jazz standards and second from the list, another jazz standard, or an original composition

Perform a short transcription of an improvised solo as a solo performance

Requirements · bcu.ac.uk

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through UCAS Conservatoires for course code 310F

Select a primary instrument or specialism for the application and audition

2027 entry applications opened 9 July 2026

Music equal-consideration deadline: 1 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time

Later applications may be considered where places remain

This row represents RBC's published Clarinet (Jazz) specialism

Program Structure

BMus (Hons) Jazz is a distinct course from BMus (Hons) Music

Applicants audition in their chosen jazz instrument or vocal specialism

Fees

BCU has not yet published 2027/28 jazz audition fees; the UCAS application fee is current

What's The Process

Rehearsal

Candidates rehearse with the rhythm section for 30 minutes before the audition

The candidate is expected to lead the rehearsal, with rhythm-section guidance available

Audition Process

Entry to the BMus (Hons) Jazz is by audition only

Applicants demonstrate general musical knowledge and musicianship, including harmony and aural skills

The panel may request sight-reading, keyboard, aural, or interactive tests if more evidence is needed

Candidates must improvise for the majority of the performance

Bring charts for each band member if the free-choice piece is not from RBC's listed standards

Non-drummer/non-vocalist applicants should provide a PDF copy of their transcription for the audition panel

Face-to-face auditions take place at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire; virtual auditions begin with a recording submission and may lead to a Teams or Zoom interview

Interview

Informal interview covers knowledge of the music, artistic influences, inspiration to be a jazz musician, and career objectives

Applicants can ask questions about the Jazz Department and life as a musician in Birmingham

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

85%

2025, 7 courses, n=315

Continuation

95%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£10,050

Home students · 2027-2028

International tuition & fees

£21,690

overseas students · 2027-2028

Acting Ba Hons 2027 28 · bcu.ac.uk Discover Uni

Training

BMus (Hons) Jazz is a specialist four-year course for jazz performers

Clarinet (Jazz) students train in RBC's Jazz Department with one-to-one specialist tuition, small-group coaching, and private practice

Course modules are designed specifically for jazz musicians, with improvisation and composition central to developing an individual voice

Giacomo Smith provides the published clarinet-specialist perspective within the jazz faculty.

Woodwind-doubling tutor Paul Saunders adds multi-reed flexibility to the single-reed route.

Performance & Productions

Students perform through Eastside Jazz Club, RBC's dedicated jazz venue

Large ensembles include Jazz Orchestra, Rep Big Band, Salsa Orchestra, and Banda Brasileira

RBC's Cheltenham Jazz Festival partnership gives selected Jazz students festival and fringe performance opportunities

Facilities

Students use the 57 million GBP Conservatoire building with Bradshaw Concert Hall, Recital Hall, The Lab, Eastside Jazz Club, seven recording studios, and 70+ practice rooms

Updated Sep 11, 9:11 PM