Music Academy

What is the Music Academy?

If you are looking to study a level 2 or 3 music course, you can join the Music Academy to access a whole host of benefits including:

One-to-one instrumental lessons for the voice or an instrument of your choice with highly qualified and experienced staff at Exeter College (23 half-hour lessons per academic year).
Opportunities to attend free Music Academy trips or subsided gigs
Taking part in workshops and attending recitals and talks from professional visiting musicians
Becoming a Music Academy Ambassador for the college – this may include performing at college events to members of the public, giving guided tours of the facilities or being commissioned to compose or arrange music.
Joining 2 music-related enrichment activities.
Having a say in the Music Academy – helping to organise events, write for the newsletter and bringing your ideas to the department.

What are the entry criteria?

You should enroll on a level 2 or 3 music course, pay the joining fee and sign up to at least 2 music-related enrichment courses from the options below:

Big Band
Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra
Wind Band
Inspirational Choir (choir or band)
Victoria Singers (girls choir with piano accompaniment)
Band or Orchestra for Performing Arts productions, as appropriate (within college)
Music Academy Ambassador performance
Jazz Project
Guitar Ensemble

How much does it cost?

The joining fee for the Music Academy is £125* per year. You can join the Academy again in the second year of the course. The joining fee is non-refundable.

If you need help to meet the cost of the Music Academy, you can apply for the Music Academy Grant.

Click here for the Music Academy Grant application form.

How do I join the Music Academy?

You will be given more information about the Academy at your interview and can join and pay during your first week at college.

How can I find out more?

For more information please contact Laura Wright or Roz Harding.
Telephone: (01392) 205971/205250
Email: laurawright@exe-coll.ac.uk or rozharding@exe-coll.ac.uk

* Please note the joining fee only covers the cost of tuition for one instrument.