Our music programme is one of the largest and liveliest in the UK. We focus on music as an applied art, one that engages with the musical world in all its diversity and excitement. Did you know that the vast majority of arts organisations are also registered charities? You might decide to combine your passion for music with a career in arts fundraising, or you may decide that there is another charitable field where you would like to make an impact. Studying to be a fundraiser means you could join a team of likeminded people and actually know how much difference you make in the world. While the BA (Hons) Music Performance degree gives you access to individual music tuition and a choice of chamber music, ensemble or orchestral coaching.

Fundraising isn’t one job it’s a whole range of different specialisms, with the opportunity to find the one that suits you. Unless of course variety is where you thrive, in which case, working for a small charity calls for exactly the flexibility and broad range of skills we teach. Your job title might be: Alumni Manager/Officer PA to Fundraising/Development Director Campaigns Coordinator Partnership and Development Manager Community Fundraiser Patrons Manager Corporate Fundraiser Project coordinator/administrator Database Manager/Data Officer Prospect researcher Development Director/Head of Fundraising Fundraiser (all-rounder for small charities) Statutory Fundraising Manager Direct Marketing Manager/Officer Supporter Development Events Fundraiser Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser Individual Giving Manager Volunteer co-ordinator/manager Government Grants/Contracts Officer While our music graduates, having enjoyed extensive performance experience as part of their studies, have progressed onto careers in: Solo Performance Teaching at all levels of education Musical theatre Music leaders Opera singers Group instrumentalists Cruise musicians