BMus (Hons) Piano for Theatre
Validated by University of East Anglia
Application Deadline: Jul 3 2026 at 9:00AM
2026/27 Course Fees
Audition fee : £20UK/ROI students : £11,650
International students : £19,730
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Course Overview
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Mountview is offering a brand-new BMus Piano for Theatre, which holds the distinction of being the first undergraduate degree in musical theatre and commercial piano globally. This is a high-intensity, bespoke training option designed to transform technically gifted pianists into industry-ready musicians for a career in music and theatre.
In an industry that is rapidly evolving, excellent theatre pianists are in higher demand than ever. At Mountview you are fully immersed within an ecosystem of professionals, with access to state-of-the-art facilities in our South London space.
The BMus is delivered over three 12-week terms per year. The course is defined by practice-based learning through one-to-one tuition, small-group collaborative classes and performance-led assessment, and each year concludes with a recital to showcase your work.
Course Content
Principal Study
Piano Study (individual and group technique lessons)
Piano Repertoire
Sight Reading
Musicianship and Historical Studies
Musicianship and Theory
History of Music
Singing and Instrumentation
Singing Technique
Instrumentation
Artist Development
Academic and critical thinking
Curating a professional identity
Second Study
Guitar Study (individual and group technique lessons)
Principal Study
Piano Study (individual and group technique lessons)
Piano and Theatre Repertoire
Accompaniment
Musicianship and Theatre Studies
Musicianship and Analysis
History of Musical Theatre
Technology and Scoring
Music Technology (keyboard programming)
Musical Arranging & Orchestration
Artist Development
Filming self-tapes
Further academic skills
Research and writing programme notes
Second Study
Elective Study (individual and group technique lessons)
Principal Study
Piano Study (individual and group technique lessons)
Musical Theatre Repertoire
Musical Theatre Keyboard (playing programmed keyboards)
Collaboration and Leadership
Ensemble Collaboration (music in ensemble contexts)
Conducting and Pedagogy
Professional Development
Evaluative reflection
Journalistic reviewing
Presentation of a professional portfolio
Second Study
Elective Study (individual and group technique lessons)
Full Module Specifications document: BMus (Hons) Piano For Theatre – Module Specifications 2025-26
Course Dates
2025/26 Term Dates
Autumn term 8 September – 12 December 2025
Spring term 5 January – 2 April 2026
Summer term 20 April – 17 July 2026
2026/27 Term Dates
Autumn term 7 September – 13 December 2026
Spring term 4 January – 4 April 2027
Summer term 19 April – 18 July 2027
Entry Information
Applicants must be able to display a high level of proficiency on the piano. Formal music or academic qualifications are not essential.
Applicants must be aged 18 or turn 18 within the first term of the course. Admission onto the course is by audition and previous academic qualifications are not essential.
Mountview recognises that talent cannot always be measured by conventional academic achievement and welcomes applications from people without standard entry qualifications. However, one of the following is desirable:
• Five GCSE passes and two A-Levels or
• Four SCE Higher Grade passes
• BTEC National or Higher National Certificate or Diploma with merit grades
• Foundation course
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
If an applicant requires a student visa and their first language is not English, they will need to prove their knowledge of the English language before applying for their student visa. This must be demonstrated by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider or having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that they began when they were under 18.
Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If applicants have any special requirements or access needs, these should be discussed with the course leader/administrator.
Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on grounds of sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.
Fees
| Audition fee | £20 |
| UK/ROI students | £11,650 |
| International students | £19,730 |
Students may apply for a maximum Student Tuition Fee Loan of £6,350. For more information, please refer to our Funding and Scholarships page below.
All fees shown are for 2026/27 entry. Fees are subject to annual review and may increase in years 2 and 3 in line with inflation. One term’s notice will be given of any increases.
Full terms and conditions relating to audition payments and refunds can be viewed here.
Funding and ScholarshipsAuditions Info
You will take part in an audition and interview with the course and/or module leaders at which you will present pre-prepared piano pieces, and discuss your interests, influences and previous experience. More information will be provided once your application has been received.
This will take place in-person at Mountview. For international candidates and those with exceptional circumstances, the option of an online interview is available.
