Musical is a form of performance full of artistic charm and has its own unique stage all over the world. As an important birthplace of musicals, Britain has a profound historical background and high-quality educational resources. This paper will introduce the situation of music education in Britain, so as to help students who are interested in applying for music major better understand this field.

Global music education leader

Although there are relatively few institutions specializing in music in Britain, they occupy an important position in the field of music education in the world. West End of London and Broadway in new york, as the two major centers of musicals, performed frequently and attracted the attention of countless audiences.

Multi-ability training

To apply for music major, you need to have the ability to perform, sing, dance, play musical instruments, compose music, write scripts and choreograph. British music education pays attention to the cultivation of various abilities and helps students improve their own strength in an all-round way.

The importance of portfolio

Portfolio is the key to applying for music major. Vocal music majors usually require more than three works, at least one of which is sung in non-Chinese. Singing is also essential. It is suggested that students prepare an opera aria and an aria to show their overall strength. In addition, you can also prepare some works that have been performed in the past to show your practical experience.

Language proficiency requirements

Musical, with strong performance and practicality, requires high language ability, especially oral English. Students applying for British music majors need to strengthen their oral practice in advance. Take the Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music as an example. The IELTS requirement is as high as 7.5, of which the spoken language is not less than 7.5.