About us
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Our philosophy is centred on partnership and inclusion – a place where your voice is listened to, where your work is valued, and where you are treated with dignity and respect.
We offer rigorous musical training within a lively and imaginative liberal arts environment.
Our students work and study in a research community, learning from academic staff with expertise in composition, performance, musicology, ethnomusicology, and popular music.
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We are situated within a capital city with a rich artistic culture that combines Wales' strong musical traditions with contemporary trends. Cardiff is home to the Welsh National Opera, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, National Museum Wales, a major BBC production centre, and numerous other cultural organisations. We benefit from collaborative links with many of these organisations.
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Our students find enviable opportunities for the study of music as the diverse range of musical activities here is both easily accessible and affordable.
With a student body averaging around 275 (undergraduate and postgraduate), we are a collegial group of musicians and scholars. Most students live within walking distance of the Music Building and our facilities provide a focal point for study and performance.
The School of Music is a lively and ambitious centre dedicated to research, composition and performance.