MA Performance & Musicology in National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland

MA Performance & Musicology in National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Description

The MA in Performance & Musicology degree programme is designed for students with strengths in performance who want opportunities to deepen and extend their skills. The pathway is carefully honed to foster and develop skills in performance and musicology at postgraduate level. The preparation of a dissertation allows you to develop research skills in an area closely related to your final recital performance. All of this takes place within the rich environment of the Department of Music's with its research and teaching strengths in musicology, performance, composition and technology.  You can find more information about the areas of expertise among our academic staff

What You Can Expect:

• Funding towards lessons on your instrument/voice.
• Priority access to practice room facilities.
• Regular rehearsal time with an official accompanist.
• Regular opportunities to perform in Performance Seminar classes.
• Priority allocation of tutorial time with visiting performers as available.
• Priority inclusion in the Department’s public lunchtime concert series.
• Opportunities to have performances recorded.
• Individual tutorial time with a designated advisor.
• Involvement in Research Seminar presentations in which MA students have the opportunity to present their research and receive feedback.
• Expert advice on interpretative issues from musicologists, performers and composers at the cutting edge of their fields.

Course Structure

The programme offers a strong foundational course in research methodology and individual tutorial time with a designated advisor leading to submission of a thesis related to performance repertoire.  It features expert advice on interpretative issues from musicologists, performers and composers at the cutting edge of their fields. The programme includes funding towards first study lessons, priority allocation of tutorial time with visiting performers as available, priority practice room access and inclusion in the Department’s public lunchtime concert series, as well as opportunities to have performances recorded.

Career Options

MA Performance and Musicology students develop a portfolio of performance, communication, critical, and analytical skills, while the programme also trains students to work independently and manage their time effectively. These skills serve graduates well in a wide range of working situations, ranging from the freelance solo performing career, to arts administration and events management. The MA in Performance and Musicology is also an excellent option for those considering further postgraduate study or instrumental and vocal training.