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Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m a 1st-Year Music<\/a> student at York. In this blog, I hope to highlight a few of the things that are great about studying Music at York, and what you have to look forward to!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensembles, ensembles and more ensembles<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

York is unique in that, while an academically rigorous course, <\/span>it strongly emphasise<\/span>s performance and practical music making. While there are of course all the more ‘traditional’ ensembles on offer<\/a> that one would expect of Music (choir, orchestra, chamber choir), there are also more unique ensembles which give students a fantastic opportunity to discover and perform a wide range of diverse pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, this term I am a member of the gamelan ensemble, which has introduced me to an entirely new culture through music, as well as having a lovely, tight-knit community with socials being a regular part of the experience. I am also part of the Chimera ensemble, which focuses primarily on contemporary\/experimental music. This is an excellent way to really get to grips with some complex issues behind experimental music<\/span>. It’s a great example of York’s initiative in practical methods of exploring academic subjects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my favourite things about Music is the way <\/span>it encourage<\/span>s us to diversify our performance experiences. I have had so many opportunities to explore instruments that aren’t necessarily related to my degree<\/span>. On the weekends, I play with the University’s concert orchestra and concert band with relatively ‘new’ instruments, which has been great fun, and allowed me to meet even more great people!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The chimera ensemble, a student-run group at York.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Course structure and flexibility <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I<\/span> applied for (and eventually chose) York <\/span>mainly because of the sheer choice and flexibility it offered <\/span>to shap<\/span>e our degree the way we want. We also don’t sit written exams, meaning we’re assessed on our knowledge and ability, rather than through a memory test.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike most universities, we <\/span>choose option modules<\/a> from the very start, from composition to music psychology, from jazz to atonality. Each allows for a different assessment type, <\/span>letting you choose modules <\/span>that assess you on your strengths<\/span>. <\/span>This could mean essay writing, performance, composition or other forms of submission.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also no requirement to write a dissertation (although, of course, this is an option!). Instead, all final-year students carry out a solo project, which is a year-long project of the student’s choosing. T<\/span>his mean<\/span>s we have the opportunity to carry out significant work on an area which really interests us, giving us an edge in terms of gaining employment in our preferred fields.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope that this blog has given you a flavour of what it is like to study Music at York, and I really hope you consider joining us in the future!<\/span><\/p>\n

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