Meet current members of our department and find out why they chose ºù«Ӱҵ, learn about their experiences of the UG and PG courses, and discover our large alumni network who share their career highlight and successes.
The Department of Music at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ would like to share and celebrate your music activities and recent success stories with the wider university community.
Recent music alumni events have included a orchestra weekend and remembrance concert to honour legacy of renowned classical musician, Peter Cropper. The concert, which celebrated the life and music of the founder and former leader of the internationally renowned Lindsay Quartet, featured performances by musicians who studied in the University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s Department of Music over the past 50 years. Graduates from the University who performed in the concert work with prestigious orchestras and music institutions all over the world.
To find out more about upcoming music alumni events, join the Facebook group.
Alumni also get exclusive discount to University of . The Concerts programme includes scores of international and award-winning performers from across world, jazz, folk, contemporary and classical music. There's also a series of concerts from our talented current students and an annual alumni concert. All in all, something to astonish and delight music lovers of all tastes! Graduates of the University of ºù«Ӱҵ are eligible for a 10% discount per booking. Tickets must be purchased online via TicketSource, through the .
Find out more about the many benefits you can receive as an alumni.
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Student Alumni Profiles
Abi Hall
BMus Music
After graduating in 2021, Abs has gone onto establish herself as a solo musician and is about to embark on her first UK tour. Find out how studying at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ helped Abs turn her passion into a profession.
Marie-Christinne Clarisse
MA in Transcultural and Traditional Music Studies
Marie-Christinne studied on the MA in Traditional and World Music course in 2014 and has since been awarded the Study UK Alumni Award 2022 in the 'Culture and Creativity' category. This outstanding achievement recognises Marie-Cristinne's work of music and art in education and social work in Mauritius.
Emily Cooper
BMus Music, MA Psychology of Music
Emily studied the undergraduate BMus music course and is now studying MA Psychology of Music at ºù«Ӱҵ.
Katie Clifton
BMus Music
Katie studied the undergraduate BMus music course at ºù«Ӱҵ and is currently studying for an MA in Music Management with us.
Charlotte Champian
2016
After graduating with a music degree in 2016, singer-songwriter Charlotte Champian has collaborated with fellow musicians to launch the album 'As the summer' which has been commended on BBC Introducing.
Mike Gibbons
1974
After graduating from the Department of Music in 1974, Mike has gone on to have a successful career in the production industry, working for the BBC on a multitude of live events, including concerts in Buckingham Palace for HM Queen's Golden Jubilee.
Krissy Zhang
MA Music Management
MA Music Management Alumni, Krissy Zhang, talks about her experience at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ, and how this helped her in her career.
Katie Williamson
2017
Katie studied the undergraduate BMus music course and went onto study MA Composition at ºù«Ӱҵ. Katie enjoyed the music making opportunities the city had to offer and has started her career working for the local musical organisation, Music in the Round.
Hannah Faulkner – Student success stories
BMus Music
Hannah shares her experience of studying music as an undergraduate student at ºù«Ӱҵ and her ensuing career, working as a Flautist with The Royal Corps of Army Music.
Yuko Kure
BMus Music
We had the great pleasure of sitting down with Yuko to discuss her experience of living and studying at ºù«Ӱҵ.
Natalie Farrow
MA Ethnomusicology 2016
Natalie completed a degree in music in 2014, and went onto to complete a masters degree in Ethnomusicology, graduating in 2016. Natalie now works for the Royal College of Music and shares how the studying at ºù«Ӱҵ prepared her for a career in arts education and marketing.
Ella Taylor
BMus Music
We spoke to Ella Taylor, one of our BMus alumni, who talks to us about being a freelance musician through the pandemic.
Miriam McCombe
BMus Music
Miriam studied the undergraduate BMus music course at ºù«Ӱҵ and went onto produce education concerts and school programmes for the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in New Zealand.
Elizabeth Lees
MA Music Management
Following studies with The Department of Music, Elizabeth has set up a successful classical music series in ºù«Ӱҵ. Find out how the course gave her the relevant skills to start her own music industry events.
George Morton
BMus Music, MMus Composition and Performance
Our degrees and activities attract students who are interested in an eclectic mix of music, with many going onto varied careers. George studied the undergraduate BMus music course and went onto study MMus Composition and Performance. He now works as a freelance conductor and orchestrator.
Joss Mann-Hazell
BMus Music
During the BMus undergraduate course, Joss was introduced to the world of North Indian Classical Music. He now uses these skills during a teaching training course, and shares why studying music at ºù«Ӱҵ helped in forging his musical career.
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As a ºù«Ӱҵ graduate, you’re entitled to a discount on your tuition fees. The discount you'll receive depends on the grade you achieve or achieved in your undergraduate course and the level of study:
Postgraduate Taught Alumni Loyalty Award
- 10% discount if you achieve a 2:2 (capped at £1,500) or attended a Study Abroad/Erasmus programme with us.
Postgraduate Taught Alumni Excellence Scholarship
- 20% discount if you achieve a First (capped at £2,500)
- 15% discount if you achieve a 2:1 (capped at £2,000)
Postgraduate Research Courses
- 10% discount on tuition fees (capped at £1,500).
Alumni Rewards
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