Freshers and Students
Freshers and Students
Welcome
Congratulations to all 2012 Freshers and returners. We're looking forward to meeting you all during the academic year. The Arts Centre's classes and activities are open to everyone on campus, whatever course you are studying.
Student annual membership is £19, which covers the cost of all your class tuition during the year, and you only pay this once, no matter how many classes you take in 2012/13. Some classes have a small materials charge, and this is shown in the course description.
The Arts Centre itself is on the main concourse, next to the Lecture Centre and overlooking the River Pinn. As well as studios for painting & drawing, acoustic music and pottery, the Arts Centre's General Office and administrative and resource staff are here.
Membership
All Brunel students can take part in our weekly courses for free by becoming a Student Member of the Arts Centre.
Booking is open now for all courses. You can become an Arts Centre Student Member by ringing +44 (0)1895 266074.
- Student Members can join any of our weekly courses running during the academic year (subject to availability). Some courses have materials costs, which students will need to pay. This is indicated in the class description.
- Student Membership for the year 2012/13 is only £19.
- Complete the membership form and hand it to the Arts Centre office or
- Call the Arts Centre to check availability and pay membership fee
- Payment can be made by cheque, cash, credit or debit card.
- Membership fees are taken at the time of enrolment and are non-refundable.
- There is no reduction available for joining part-way through the academic year.
- Concessionary rates for Specialist Days are available for Brunel Student Members and entry to the evening concerts programme is free with a Student Membership card.
- School of Arts Students Only - Membership fee is paid by the School, enrolment is still necessary, and any other course costs will be payable by the student
Classes
Our Weekly Classes include
- Choirs and Vocal Training (Rock, pop, gospel, classical, baroque, music theatre, jazz)
- Acting, Public Speaking, Tech Crew
- Painting and Drawing
- Instrumental Music (folk, classical, baroque, music theatre, jazz, brass)
- Pottery
- Creative Writing
- Alexander Technique
Music Awards
Who can apply?
All Brunel Undergraduate and Postgraduate students can apply for a Music Award audition, except those who are taking music performance as part of their academic course. The Awards are open to both singers and instrumentalists.
What do Music Awards offer?
Award Holders have all or part of the cost of their individual music tuition covered throughout their period of study at Brunel.
There are many opportunities for performing during the academic year, both as an individual, and as a member of one of the many ensembles the Arts Centre offers.
Although most concerts are on campus, students are often invited to take part in performances within Hillingdon, and many of the University's annual events (such as One World Week, RAG and the end-of-year FACE festival) feature Award student performers.
When are the auditions?
In 2013, the auditions will be held on Tuesday 24 September and Wednesday 25 September 2013 only, organised by the Arts Centre, and the deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday 20 September 2013.
See details of our weekly music activities.
Please contact us with any questions you have +44 (0)1895 266074.
How to apply
Email artscentre@brunel.ac.uk with your full name, course of study at Brunel, details of your instrument or voice and standard, home address and mobile phone number, and we will send you an audition time.
Auditions
Please be prepared to perform two contrasting pieces as outlined below. There will be an opportuntiy to discuss your musical experience and what will be available to you musicaly at Brunel.
Sally Goodworth will be available to accompany all students - please remember to bring your own piano accompaniments when relevant (Singers: these will need to be in the right key for your voice).
What you need to play/sing:
Instrumentalists - perform two short pieces or movements of contrasting character, at least one of which should be with piano accompaniment
Pianists: perform two short pieces or movements of contrasting character
Singers :perform two contrasting songs, one of which must be performed with piano accompaniment,
Who will be there:
Michael Sanderson, Head of Student Music, Arts Centre, Sally Goodworth, Staff Musician, and Jay Wilkinson, Director of the Arts Centre, will be listening to the auditions.
Conditions
Applications should be made to the Arts Centre as soon as possible with full details of instrument/voice, standard, home address and mobile and home telephone numbers, and course of study at Brunel.
Awards from the Music Tuition Fund are made following auditions in the first university teaching week of Term 1.
Awards may be made to cover the full cost or part of the cost individual musical tuition.
Applicants are expected to be of a standard equivalent to Grade 7 of the Associated Board, though it is not necessary to have passed any particular examination.For instruments/voices not examined by ABRSM, an equivalent performance standard is expected.
Tuition is normally given by teachers already visiting the University but, in exceptional cases, other arrangements may be considered.
Music Award holders are expected to take a full part in the musical life of the University. and funds will be withdrawn should this commitment be lacking.
The Producers
Roberts Room
Home to most music activities and free Friday Lunchtime Concerts. The Roberts Room is located on the third floor of the Lecture Centre
Beldam Gallery
The Beldam Gallery is the university’s professional art gallery. The Beldam Gallery re-opens in its new home on the ground floor of the Eastern Gateway Building in September 2012.
Email artscentre@brunel.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1895 266074 for further details on what The Arts Centre can provide for you. Jay Wilkinson, Director.
