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Percussion (Orchestral) and Timpani – Advanced Professional Diploma at Royal Academy of Music

Royal Academy of Music, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Advanced Professional Diploma in Percussion (Orchestral) and Timpani is a Level 8 (FHEQ) programme and a final-stage bridge to professional work for students with highly developed skills and a detailed understanding of their professional development needs. It demands a high degree of independence, with programme supervision alongside one-to-one lessons and a deliverable set of goals.

Department: Timpani & Percussion  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

A Master's qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject, though applications are welcomed from students who may not meet the usual academic requirements. A performance (or compositional, where applicable) standard at least equivalent to recognised postgraduate degrees and a clear sense of a specialism for further study.

Duration: 2 years full-time

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