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Why Choose Music in Clearing at Bangor University?
We offer a range of flexible modules, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals. From composition and recording to sonic arts and music in health and wellbeing, we have a music degree to suit you.
Our degrees are well known for producing successful musicians and creative professionals, including:
- Siân James: A respected traditional Welsh folk singer and harpist who is also known for her television work.
- Bernard Rands: A Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and former lecturer, a testament to the department's long-standing academic rigor.
- Mared Emlyn: A Welsh composer who has worked on orchestrations for special university concerts.
- Tony Woodcock: The founder and president of Scolopax Arts, a consultancy for higher education and the performing arts.
Our music courses are also designed to give you the opportunity to engage with a lively and supportive community. You can join a wide range of university-run and student-led ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestra, University Chorus, and Jazz Band. There are also opportunities to get involved with the annual Bangor Music Festival.
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Our Music Facilities
When you study a music course with us, you’ll have access to our impressive facilities, including our Electronic Music Studios. It’s where you’ll find state-of-the-art equipment and expert technicians who will help you make the most of your studies.
Our full range of music facilities includes:
- Concert and Recital Halls – We have two professional concert halls and a recital hall equipped with high-quality pianos, including a new Steinway grand. These spaces host lively recitals, concerts, and workshops to perform in and enjoy.
- Electronic Music Studios – Our four electroacoustic studios are equipped to international standards, providing an ideal space for you to explore acousmatic composition and sonic arts.
- Practice Rooms – Our soundproofed practice suite and large instrument collection, which includes harps, harpsichords, and multiple grand pianos, give you the perfect environment to hone your performance skills.
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Your Next Steps
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