At Morley, music is part of our DNA. Composers Gustav Holst and Michael Tippett were both Directors of Music and many distinguished composers and musicians have taught and performed at the college. Our tutors are industry professionals with wide-ranging expertise who are here to support your musical journey, whether you’re striving for excellence in traditional disciplines or ready to break the mould.
Our vibrant calendar of events ranges from orchestral performances to rock gigs and choral concerts to opera. From Stravinsky to saxophones and bebop to baroque, Morley is the home of music.
Music performance and theory courses
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Choose classical music at Morley and learn to play instruments including piano, strings, wind and brass. Enjoy playing in our orchestras and ensembles, and discover specialist courses in chamber music, conducting and music theory and composition.
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Explore the rich tradition of folk music with courses ranging from folk singing to fiddle and ukulele to accordion, from beginners to more advanced ensemble classes.
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Discover the creativity and innovation of Jazz and Afro-Cuban music with instrumental courses, listeners’ guides and jazz history, and ensembles including our Jazz Orchestra and Big Band, led by leading practitioners.
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Guitar gathering dust under the bed? Enjoy popular music courses at Morley and learn to play an instrument, write songs and perform in pop and rock bands.
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Whether you’ve convinced yourself you can’t sing or dream of performing to thousands, we have a wide range of vocal studies courses, including singing classes, classical masterclasses and choirs in all styles to help you find your voice.
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Our Opera School is known as one of the best part-time opera courses in London. Our students perform in multiple public shows every year, and many go on to study at prestigious music colleges and perform in professional companies.
Music production courses
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Dreaming of being a DJ, a music producer, or a sound engineer? Develop your recording, mixing and mastering skills, learn to create original tracks and discover film composition and sound art in state-of-the-art recording facilities with expert tutors.
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Learn what it takes to be a radio broadcaster and produce great shows in our industry-standard radio station, Morley Radio.
Choral Fest 2024
Following the successful launch of Morley College’s 1st ChoralFest last year, the Morley College choirs are showcasing repertoire across a variety of musical genres, demonstrating the wealth of choral repertoire.
