| The aims of this course are: |
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To provide students with a basic grounding in a wide range of skills which will assist them to pursue a career in the popular/commercial music world. |
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To enhance each student’s ability to play a musical instrument in a range of popular/contemporary music styles. |
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To provide students with the skills and experience needed to perform confidently in public. |
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To provide students with a supportive environment for music performance. |
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To encourage students to adopt and display a professional manner in all aspects of their work. |
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To provide students with personal support services and any other assistance in order to help them make the best use of time at the School. |
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To promote the Nelson School of Music as a centre of contemporary music as well as classical music. |
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To increase public awareness of the level and range of skills needed to perform contemporary music in a professional manner. |
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To promote contemporary music as a performing art. |
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