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The study of music at the University
of Edinburgh covers a wide range of interrelated topics,
including (in the Music programme) composition and orchestration,
history, analysis and aesthetics, ethnomusicology, acoustics
and the study of musical instruments.
Music Technology students cover some
of these subject-areas, but also spend time in the electronic
studios, as well as taking courses in mathematics and musical
acoustics. The variety of these core courses, and of the options
offered later in the degree programme, reflect the varied
specialisms of teaching staff and allow students to develop
existing skills and talents, as well as pursuing new areas
of interest. It is important to stress that the Edinburgh
course is distinctive in fostering 'traditional' musical skills,
while also exploring newer areas of endeavour, such as Electroacoustic
Composition and Music in the Community, which won for the
University one of the coveted Queen's Anniversary Prizes for
Higher and Further Education.
Musical Life in Edinburgh |
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Renowned for its International Festival and its Military Tattoo, Edinburgh boasts a remarkable level of music making. No matter whether you're a musician, a dancer, an actor, an arranger, a conductor, or a composer, you will find plenty of opportunities to participate, both within the university itself and in the wider community.
The University features beautiful, historic venues for performance, and Edinburgh's famous architecture is home to musical events of the highest calibre. |
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