Master of Performance (often abbreviated to MPerf) is a postgraduate degree awarded by some conservatoires in the United Kingdom. Often offered alongside the more common Master of Music degree, the MPerf develops one's musical skills to a high professional level through intensive and specialised training. Students can specialise in instrumental, vocal or compositional study which is then augmented by advanced study in music theory, aural skills and professional development. The

Royal College of Music The Royal College of Music is a conservatoire established by royal charter in 1882, located in South Kensington, London, UK. It offers training from the undergraduate to the doctoral level in all aspects of Western Music including performanc ...

sees its MPerf degree as a less intensive undertaking to its sister MMus degree, due to the lack of research modules in the former qualification whereas the MPerf degree at the

Guildhall School of Music and Drama The Guildhall School of Music and Drama is a conservatoire and drama school located in the City of London, United Kingdom. Established in 1880, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate training in all aspects of classical music and jazz ...

is more intensive than their MMus and requires an additional year of study. The degree is currently offered by the

, the

and the Royal Northern College of Music.

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