BMUS (HONS) IN:POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCEWITH FOUNDATION YEARBA (HONS) IN:PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP,MUSIC BUSINESS, MUSIC PRODUCTION SONGWRITING, EVENT MANAGEMENT, MUSIC JOURNALISM

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YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE BIMM.CO.UK

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WELCOME

BIMM London as many of you will know, previously incorporated Tech Music School, a prestigious and long standing leader in modern music education, founded in 1983. Together, the BIMM organisation and Tech Music School amalgamated their strengths and proudly opened a new site in Fulham in September 2013. As a result we are an innovative, forward thinking, dedicated institute priding ourselves on delivering high quality music education and ensuring professional standards are met by our tutors, staff and students.

You have joined us at a very exciting time! We have spent the summer developing the facilities, growing our team of music industry experts, increasing performance and employment opportunities and expanding the already large musical connectivity we have with the industry. This is to ensure that all of our students get the best experience possible while studying with us.

2017 sees the London College welcome the University of Sussex as our validating partner for the first time. The University has been working with our Colleges in Brighton and Manchester for a long time now so it makes sense that these should be rolled out to the remaining BIMM Colleges. We look forward to working with our colleagues in BIMM and Sussex to give our new degree students the best experience we can with a degree from one of the top Higher Education providers in the world.

As College Principal, I would like to take this opportunity to again welcome you on board, and urge you to get involved. This can be anything from auditioning for our gigs, to setting up your own, from networking to helping. Try to use us up and your time here as much as you can. Be creatively adventurous, collaborate, make connections, earn the respect of your peers and tutors while also returning it. We hope you will make life-long friendships and develop skills that you will thrive off.

Being able to indulge a passion and develop your talent is one of the greatest gifts of all, so enjoy it. Have fun!

All the best for the coming year, and I look forward to meeting and working with as many of you as possible.

JULIA RUZICKA College Principal BIMM London

WELCOME! WE ARE THRILLED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN BIMM LONDON AS YOUR PLACE FOR PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND STUDIES. THE WHOLE TEAM HERE ARE VERY MUCH LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AND ARE EXCITED TO BE A PART OF YOUR WONDERFUL CAREER IN MUSIC.

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04 INDUCTION AND ENROLMENT05 COURSE INFORMATION06 BMUS(HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND

BA(HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP BASS07 BMUS(HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND

BA(HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP DRUMS08 BMUS(HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND

BA(HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP GUITAR10 BMUS(HONS) IN POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND

BA(HONS) IN PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIP VOCALS12 BA(HONS) IN MUSIC BUSINESS13 BA(HONS) IN MUSIC PRODUCTION14 BA(HONS) IN SONGWRITING16 BA(HONS) IN EVENT MANAGEMENT17 BA(HONS) IN MUSIC JOURNALISM 18 STUDENT SUPPORT22 FRESHERS GUIDE

CONTENTS

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INDUCTION AND ENROLMENTAT THE INDUCTION DAY YOU WILL BE ISSUED WITH YOUR TIMETABLE FOR THE TERM. TIMETABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE BEFORE THIS DATE.

In order to prepare you for studying at the College you will need to attend an induction session arranged for you in the last two weeks of September. You should aim to be ready to attend the College from 18th September. Here you will meet key members of staff, be given important information about the College and your course (including timetables and access to College systems), and have the opportunity to look around our premises. It is essential that you attend this session so please be aware that you will need to be flexible with your plans to get the best experience. Exact dates and times will be confirmed via email by mid-August so please keep us updated if your contact details change. There will also be a full programme of Freshers events during this time.

TERM DATESENROLMENT FORTNIGHT: enrolment begins 18th Sep for 2 weeksTERM 1: 2nd October 2017 - 9th December 2017TERM 2: 8th January 2018 - 16th March 2018TERM 3: 9th April 2018 - 15th June 2018RE-SIT WEEK: 13th August - 17th August 2018

PRE ENROLMENT FOR YOUR COURSEAll students are required to confirm their details with us by completing a pre-enrolment form which we will send to you electronically. All instructions and communication will be by email so it is important you keep us informed of any email address changes and check them frequently for updates! We will contact you in the summer with instructions on how you can successfully pre-enrol.In preparation for the pre-enrolment process and to be ready for your enrolment day at BIMM London please gather and take important note of the following items:

Be ready to confirm tuition fee payment either through the Student Loans Company or alternative means.

You have to provide BIMM with proof of ID. This will be in the form of colour scans of passport/driving license/citizen card. One of these will be required for successful enrolment. Please get your ID scanned and ready.

Have a passport style photo ready to scan and email across that will be used for your student ID card.

Make sure you have your academic qualifications available to you! Ready to scan and provide at enrolment.

And again, once you receive your pre-enrolment form by email, please make sure to fill it out and return to the instructed address to ensure a smooth and complete enrolment at BIMM London.

USEFUL CONTACTS

ADMISSIONS: application and pre-enrolment questions admissions@bimm.co.ukSTUDENT SUPPORT: housing and enrolment day questions studentsupportlondon@bimm.co.ukMICHELLE HUMPHREYS: freshers events/tickets michellehumphreys@bimm.co.ukFINANCE: tuition fees/student finance questions financeenquiries@bimm.co.uk

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COURSE INFORMATION

BMus(Hons) and BA(Hons)

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POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE

HEAD OF BASS ANDREW MCKINNEY

Being a Bass Player at BIMM means you are instantly plugged into a huge range of exciting opportunities for learning, creating, performing and recording both on the course and in the professional music industry.

With the demand for versatile professional bass players across the music industry today, there are so many opportunities available. To highlight this fact some of our recent graduates are playing with Jessie J, One Direction and Mark Owen from Take That. Artists worked with this year also include Dido and Jamelia.

The course will provide you with high quality tuition to ensure that you are at the top of your game and able to excel in all the areas the industry demands. Technique, theory, reading, styles, performance, rhythm section, composing, arranging, music technology and music industry are all covered in depth by experienced industry professionals, enabling you to make the most of your career as an in-demand pro bass player.

BMus (Hons) in

PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANSHIPBASS

BA (Hons) in

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

Bass and lead

Tuner

Metronome / Metronome App (Pro Metronome)

Headphones & 1/4 jack input

Manuscript paper and stationery

Spare strings

Ear plugs

RECOMMENDED READING

Slutsky, A Dr Licks (1996) Standing in the Shadowsof Motown: The Life and Music of Legendary BassistJames Jamerson. Hal Leonard. Willis, G (1997) Fingerboard Harmony For Bass. (1998) Ultimate Eartraining for Guitar and Bass. Hal Leonard.Clayton, S (2005) Ultimate Slap Bass. Bassline Publishing. Hrehovcsik, W (1998) Music Reading for Bass The Complete Guide. Hal Leonard.

Tindall, T (1995) What Duck Done. Bass is Bodacious.ABRSM (2011) Double Bass SpecimenSight-Reading Tests Grades 1-5 & Double Bass SpecimenSight-Reading Tests Grades 6-8. OUP. Friedland, E (2004) Bass Grooves: Develop YourGroove & Play Like the Pros in Any Style. Backbeat Books. Goldsby, J (2002) The Jazz Bass Book: Techniqueand Tradition. Backbeat Books. Wyatt, C & Schroeder, K (1998) A Comprehensive Source for All Musicians. Hal Leonard.Please note that this is a recommended reading list and therefore not essential.

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Sibelius (Avid)

Logic Pro X (Apple)

Transcribe (Seventh String Software)

All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practising or performing. Student discount is available from our endorsees Read Audio.

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HEAD OF DRUMS ERIK STAMS

For aspiring drummers there is no better place in Europe tostudy than BIMM London. Centrally located in London,the opportunities afforded to our students are second to none.

The tutors are all experienced, working musicians themselves with a broad base of skill, talent and knowledge. The courses are designed to help you find your own unique musical voice and give each musician the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the music business.

Technique, theory, reading, styles, performance, rhythm section, composing, arranging, music technology and music industry are all covered in depth by our experienced industry professionals.

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

Sticks and brushes

Practice pad

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