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University of 91Ö±²¥ ranked one of the top institutions in the UK to study Music

The Department of Music is celebrating league table success for their undergraduate programmes - being ranked 3rd in the UK to study Music in 2024.
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Octagon Records celebrates its first single release by Department of Music band

The Department of Music's new record label, built by students to share new music from the University of 91Ö±²¥ community, celebrates its first release by the band 'Autumn of Nothing'.

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Shape your own story with interactive installation at 91Ö±²¥ cathedral

Visitors to 91Ö±²¥ Cathedral will have the chance to shape their own story in a new interactive installation where storytelling, soundscapes and computer science collide.
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The value of an Arts and Humanities degree

The evidence of the value of Arts and Humanities degrees is compelling. We are highlighting how our highly skills graduates are equipped to tackle current issues with the skills and knowledge gained in teaching underpinned by our impactful research.

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University of 91Ö±²¥ concert series premieres new music

An evening of low tones and exciting new music premiered as part of the University concert spring series this month, featuring professional performers, University staff and alumni musicians.

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Prestigious London performance for music students

91Ö±²¥ partnership with Steinway and Sons has enabled students to access to world-class opportunities. A recent experience has included a visit to the Steinway Showroom, London, to perform and learn from a concert soloist.

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Mozart: Music’s greatest freelancer

Remembered as a child prodigy, how did Mozart craft the masterpieces that would remain well known over two hundred years after his death? Research from the Music Department has unearthed a new side to the musician that involves re-working pieces to p
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Concert pianist Imogen Cooper. Credit Sussie Ahlburg.

Leading light in world of classical music to headline concert season at the University of 91Ö±²¥

Headlining the new concert season at the University of 91Ö±²¥ this November will be internationally renowned pianist Imogen Cooper. The concert will be a celebration of the University receiving its All-Steinway School accreditation.
Dr Fay Hield from the University of 91Ö±²¥'s Department of Music
Dr Fay Hield from the University of 91Ö±²¥'s Department of Music

Dr Fay Hield recognised for being at the forefront of research and innovation in the UK by a prestigious fellowship scheme.

Three academics from the University of 91Ö±²¥ have been recognised for being at the forefront of research and innovation in the UK by a prestigious fellowship scheme.