HE Level 4

Progression:
Entry to HE Level 5 is conditional upon the successful completion of (or exemption from) all
modules listed at HE Level 4

HE Level 5

Progression:
Entry to HE Level 6 [B3] is conditional upon the successful completion of (or exemption from) all
modules listed at HE Level 5

HE Level 6 [B3]

Progression:
Entry to HE Level 6 [B4] is conditional upon the successful completion of (or exemption from) all
modules listed at Level 6 [B3]

HE Level 6 [B4]

Principal Study: 70-120 credits per year

The central focus of a student’s musical advancement is their Principal Study. This is taught to an exceptionally high professional level through both individual and group sessions. Paramount to Principal Study for all three pathways is experience gained in public concerts.
In Principal Study, tuition for each student is provided through one hour of one-to-one per week. Additionally, students may take an advised Second Study (e.g. piano for a clarinetist). Also, students may choose a Related Study (e.g. piccolo for a flautist). All students are assessed by annual examination in the early summer.

LPMAM believes that regular one-to-one tuition provided by a renowned practitioner is vital to the core aims of the programme of study. Through this method, we embody and develop the ‘master/apprentice’ culture that is central to the advanced and highly respected specialist training at conservatoires around the world. Through One-to-One tuition, students are enabled to progress within the full spectrum of professional disciplines from technique to repertoire development, and interpretation skills to audition techniques. It also enable students to build their portfolio and learn to achieve a high standard in all professional disciplines. Using One-to-One tuition as the principal means of study, students receive the very best opportunities to become reflective and critical learners and performers, developing the best attitude for their future in a performance based career.

Academic and Supporting Studies:
50-120 credits per year

Beyond the student’s chosen Principal Study component, Academic and Supporting Studies are viewed as crucial to the all-round development of the scholar. Involving a range of complementary study subjects, Supporting Studies focus on the development of high-level practical musicianship, for example including Conducting and Technology. Students may choose to take Supporting Studies subjects at a higher level in the later stages of the programme.

Academic Studies provide the framework for the technical, historical, contextual and analytical knowledge that is an essential part of every musician’s development. In the later stages of the programme, students are able to make choices from a wide range of electives.

The Tutor System

LPMAM use a Tutor System across the Programme of Study in order to provide an informative and supportive forum for discussing performance and academic options available to students. Additionally, the Tutor System offers advice on a range of student concerns including timetabling, progress and achievement as well as any other aspects of the Programme. The LPMAM Tutors take responsibility for both academic and  pastoral welfare ensuring that all students are able to achieve their very best. Tutors are also responsible for monitoring the progress of their students and providing guidance of an individual student’s progression and achievement.

Importantly, for students from overseas, The Head of International Affairs can advise on specific problems, including the unique problems that may arise from cultural differences.

List of Supporting Studies:

Supporting Studies are offered through four core modules that develop key areas of musicianship as well as introducing other important skills during the undergraduate course. Students may elect to study these subjects further at a later stage: