The degree recognizes each area has specific skill sets and builds on specialized expertise. Approximately half of the programme links directly to the major area. In addition to one-to-one support, each major offers a range of core and elective class and ensemble options. Whether performers, composers or recording engineers, performance experience and exposure is at the core of Conservatory training and students are encouraged to participate in and attend as much as possible of the Conservatory s calendar of events. One of the most exciting possibilities is to embed the B.Mus requirements as part of a Joint Degree with their partner school, the Peabody Institute.