Is Oxford good for music?

Students graduate as mature and well-rounded musicians with an informed and lively sense of the contemporary study and practice of the subject, and the ways in which music contributes to society more broadly. “The Oxford music course suits me because it is broad and varied, but also has lots of space to make it my own.

Which Oxford college is best for music?

St John’s has a brilliant reputation for music, with our students participating in all genres and forms of music across the University.

• College Choirs. The biggest St John’s music group is the chapel choir.
• Oxford University Music Society.
• College Pianos.

Is it good to get an interview at Oxford?

Oxford typically receives over 22,000 applications for around 3,300 places every year and carries out around 10,000 interviews. Being invited to attend our interviews is a fantastic achievement in its own right, considering the number of strongly competitive applications that we receive each year.

When to apply for Oxford University Faculty of music?

The majority of Music applicants are called for interview in December. You will be invited to stay in Oxford for three or four days. During this period you will attend a minimum of two interviews. You will also be asked to play on your first instrument or sing. You should choose a piece (or pieces) lasting to about 5-6 minutes.

Do you have to be a musician to go to Oxford?

No matter what your background, if you are a promising musician you should consider applying to Oxford. Applicants wishing to read music at Oxford will normally have taken or be about to take one of the four options below: A-Level Music plus two other A-level subjects.

Are there any online interviews at the University of Oxford?

All undergraduate admissions interviews will again be held online in 2021. The advice in this section is valid for online interviews, and further information will be added as soon as this becomes available, including guidance on the technology which individual courses will use, and the interview timetable.

What do tutors look for in an Oxford interview?

A good deal of the teaching at Oxford takes place in small classes or tutorials, and your interviewers – who may be your future tutors – are assessing your ability to study, think and learn in this way. The interview is designed to assess your academic potential. Tutors are looking for your self-motivation and enthusiasm for your subject.