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Music Tuition

Loughborough University Arts provides subsidised music tuition offered to students selected via open auditions. Those selected receive thirty minutes' tuition per week for twenty weeks. The cost of this would be £250, but via the scheme, students only pay a £55 registration fee.

Tuition is offered in singing, piano, guitar, violin, flute, brass, clarinet, cello and saxophone. It is expected that students who benefit from the scheme will take an active part in the musical life of the University, by joining groups such as the orchestra, choir or concert band. Because of the high demand for places, we do not cater for beginners.

Applications for 2011-12 are now closed
Applications for 2012-13 will be available from September 2012

Music Scholarships

OPEN FOR APPLICATION

The annual Loughborough University music scholarships are now open for application. Each year the most talented music students at Loughborough University are selected through an open audition process to receive the annual Music Scholarship award. The scholarship winners will perform a recital to showcase their talents towards the end of term. The recital is one of the most exciting concerts of the year showcasing new emerging talent that is of exceptional quality, and hearing a diverse mix of instruments and voice in one concert. The winners each receive £500.

Important information:
- Any musical instrument is eligible, but applicants must bring their own instruments to audition if shortlisted
- Previous scholarship winners are not eligible to apply
- The £500 award is presented at the recital and award ceremony
- Applications can only be made by email and the form must be typed
- Late applications will not be accepted
- All applicants will be told if they are shortlisted or not, but feedback will not be given to those not shortlisted

Applications for 2011-12 are now closed

String Orchestra

The String Orchestra meets every Tuesday, 7.30-9pm during term time, in the Music Centre.  New members are welcome.  If you are interested in being joining the String Orchestra or would like further information, please email Nick Slater with your details at n.slater@lboro.ac.uk

Concert Band

The Concert Band is a University society that is re-emerging this year after being closed for a short time. Concert Band are looking for new members to develop the society, and make it as productive as it has been in previous years. If you are interested in getting involved please email Jason (socfed@lufbra.net ) the Societies Federation President who will be able to put you in contact with band.

Concert Band practice in the Music Centre on Tuesday evenings from 7.30-9pm

OPEN TO ALL

The University Choir

The University Choir is open to all staff and students of the university, and to members of the public aged 16 and over. They meet every Monday evening during term time 7-9 pm in the Music Centre (next to Towers). This activity is free.

Three performances are given each year, often including opportunities for soloists. New members are welcome at any time - there are no auditions, no previous experience is needed, and there is no requirement to be able to read music. Just come along and sing.

You'll find them on Facebook and YouTube by searching for "Loughborough University Choir".

Art Classes

Loughborough University Arts run evening classes in painting & drawing and pottery. The sessions take place in three eight-week blocks and can be attended individually or as a 24 week series. Pottery takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 7.00-9.30pm (NB. the fee only covers attendance on one evening per week and doesn’t include materials). Painting and drawing is held on a Tuesday evening, 7-9pm. The classes take place on campus, with the exact location confirmed early October due to building work at the School of Arts.

The second block of classes will begin in January 2012. Places will become available later in the year.

Cost:
24 weeks - £160/£80 LU students
8 weeks - £60/£30 LU students

Download the application form here
Applications currently closed