PGCE Secondary Music
The PGCE Secondary Music course at Reading
- is taught by staff who are experts in the field of music education
- has excellent facilities which include purpose-built music studios, a wide range of musical instruments (including a gamelan) and dedicated ICT and recording equipment
- offers a Music Leadership and Community Music Project in a variety of alternative educational settings
- recognises a range of musical skills and provides students with opportunities to develop and extend their musicianship to meet the demands of the classroom
- has consistently achieved top grades in Ofsted inspections
PGCE Music Trainees at Reading
- are placed in carefully selected partnership schools where music and music technology are taught as a specialist subjects
- work with experienced music teachers who are all specially trained as mentors
- are highly sought after by schools nationally and enjoy an exceptional employment rate
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form part of a music education community on campus, alongside primary music specialists and instrumental teachers, contributing to a vibrant musical environment
Applicants should
- possess or be likely to achieve a 2.1 degree or better in a cognate subject (e.g. music, music technology)
- be able to communicate effectively as a musician as well about music
- be able to demonstrate a high level of general musicianship
- have gained some experience of working in the secondary school environment
- be well-informed, critical thinkers who can demonstrate their commitment to their own professional development and to working with young people.
Note:
- All Applications must be made through the Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) website.
- Places on this popular course are limited so early application is advised. For further information about the music course contact the admissions administrator, Yvonne Woodward y.m.woodward@reading.ac.uk.
Music@Reading
Scholarships available
Auditions for Music Scholarships take place in April each year, and are open to students who are applying to the University for any course, including the music PGCE. Scholarships are worth up to £800, with Music Tuition Awards worth up to £350 also available. Details of the Scholarships and of the other activities run by Music@Reading can be found at http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/music/.
Music Leadership and Community Music Project (CMP)
A unique feature of the Reading PGCE, this project runs throughout the year, providing students with opportunities to explore the power of music to reach young people beyond the setting of formal education. By participating in and leading a variety of workshops you will develop music leadership skills that will complement your teaching, acquire an awareness of the role of the professional musician in an educational context and experience a range of settings for making music with young people.