Undergraduate induction timetable for the Department of Music
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our department and have created an informative induction programme to help ease you into university life.
Our sessions will introduce you to:
- the structure of your course
- our academic staff
- all the resources and support available to you at the University of Nottingham
We strongly encourage you to attend these sessions, as they are a vital part of your orientation. Attending these sessions will help prepare you for your time at Nottingham.
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Joint honours students
If you are studying in two separate schools or departments, please visit the joint honours webpage, where you will find links to your other school/department's schedule.
University card
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Unsure about your timetable?
If you are missing any information, or have any questions about your timetable email us.
Session locations
The building number is included for in-person sessions. This is to help you find the location on the University Park campus map. You can also look for the locations on the University of Nottingham AccessAble guide to find accessibility information.
Some sessions will take place online. Find a study space to use if you need a quiet place to join.
There are currently lift works taking place in the Music building, which means that some students may not be able to access the rooms upstairs. We have ensured that all main events this week are taking place on the ground floor. If you have any concerns or queries, please email the Humanities Education and Student Experience (ESE) Team.
Participation levels
Each event lists the level of interaction. This includes:
- No interaction: an information session with no questions asked of the audience. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Some voluntary interaction: an information session with very limited (voluntary) participation. The speaker may ask questions or invite you to ask questions on a voluntary basis. You will not be asked to speak in front of the audience.
- Active voluntary interaction: an interactive session, where the speaker may ask questions but will ask for voluntary answers. You may be asked to contribute.
- Social interaction: A social/informal event aimed to help you get to know your peers and/or different services/groups from around the university.
Additional Welcome Week events
Visit the events page to explore the exciting activities that you can get involved in across our campuses throughout Welcome Week.
Monday 25 September
Welcome activities for Monday 25 September
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If you cannot attend workshops on this day due to the Jewish holiday, recordings and/or information will available on the department community hub.
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10 to 11am
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How to win at being a student
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Designed using feedback from our current students and empirical research, this session covers how to get the best possible start at university and our five rules to win
Some voluntary interaction
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Room C17, Pope Building (no.27 on campus map)
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1.30 to 2.30pm
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Music Induction
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An introduction to the Department of Music, with a chance to ask questions
You can submit questions in advance using the Music Department induction form
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A30, Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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2.30 to 4.30pm
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Music social event
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A chance for students to get to know each other, our academic staff, and the music societies!
Social interaction
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Music Foyer and Music grass area, Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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0Tuesday 26 September
Welcome activities for Tuesday 26 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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10 to 11am
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Introduction to course
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A plenary meeting to welcome all new students and a chance for students to ask any questions
You can submit questions in advance using the Music introduction to course form
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A30, Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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12noon to 12.30pm
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Meet with the Department Senior Tutor and the School Well Being Team and Support Officer
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A discussion with your Student Support and Wellbeing Officer (Louisa Filipowicz) and Senior Tutor (Simon Paterson) on welfare and accessing support at the university.
If you prefer you can submit questions in advance using this form.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A30, Arts Centre (33 on campus map)
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1.30 to 2.30pm
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Personal Tutor meetings
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An introductory meeting with your personal tutor and a chance to ask questions.
Active voluntary interaction
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Your personal tutor will be in touch to let you know a time slot and a location from the list below or in their office.
Recital Hall (A23a*), Arts Centre (33 on campus map)
Rehearsal Hall (A42), Arts Centre (33 on campus map)
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3 to 4pm
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Introduction to Performance
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An informational session for students taking the Level 1 Performance module.
You can submit questions in advance using the Introduction to Performance session form.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A30, Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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Wednesday 27 September
Welcome activities for Wednesday 27 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9 to 10am
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Understanding your learning characteristics for university
Repeated at 11am to 12pm
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Everyone learns differently. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
More information about this session.
Some voluntary interaction
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Microsoft Teams (online)
Join the 9 to 10am session
Join the 11am to 12pm session
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10 to 11am
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Welcome to Music and Music Technology
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An informational session for Music and Music Technology students.
You can submit questions in advance using the Welcome to Music and Music Technology session form.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A30, Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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11.30am to 12.30pm
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Module advice drop-in session
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A chance to drop-in and ask the director of education and student experience any questions you have about your modules
Active voluntary interaction
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Room A30, Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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Thursday 28 September
Welcome activities for Thursday 28 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9 to 10am
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Welcome to the Students’ Union (SU)
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A short presentation and Q&A with one of your Students' Union officers about what the SU offers and how you can get involved. Everything from being a course rep, being in a student society, representing the university in sport, where to get independent advice, creating change on your campus and much more!
Some voluntary interaction
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Microsoft Teams
Join the session
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11.30 to 12.30am
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Peer mentor meetings and music library tour
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Your Department Peer Mentor Co-Ordinator will meet with you during this time to talk about what peer mentoring can offer you, settling into the university and any questions you may have and give you a tour of the library. Disclaimer: We are currently in the process of recruiting Peer Mentors. It might be that some are signed up and assigned before the event and will be there or you may meet your Mentor at a later event a few weeks later!
Social interaction
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Music Library, Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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1 to 2pm
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Your IT essentials
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Discover all about the IT services available to assist you with your studies, getting connected, accessing software and apps and staying safe online. You can ask any follow-on questions at our Smart Bar service on-campus and online. Check the help and support page for more information.
Some voluntary interaction
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Microsoft Teams (online)
Join the session
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3 to 5.30pm
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Meet the BBC Concert Orchestra
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An exciting opportunity to meet the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham.
Active voluntary interaction
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Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham (TRCH), trch.co.uk
Register your place using TicketSource.
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4 to 4.45pm
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Your introduction to University of Nottingham libraries
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Join our friendly library staff for an online session that will explain how to get started with your libraries and how we can help you to achieve your study goals.
Some voluntary interaction
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Arts undergraduates library welcome
The above link will take you to a list of undergraduate library welcome sessions on Microsoft Teams. Scroll through the list to find the session above. Click the session, then click ‘Join’ at the scheduled start time.
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Friday 29 September
Welcome activities for Friday 29 September
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10.30 to 11.30am
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Let’s be clear on consent
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Developed in collaboration with current students, consent training will be offered to all first-year students at the beginning of the 2023 academic year. The workshop is an interactive face-to-face session to explore; Why is consent important? What is it? What does it look like? And how can we contribute to a positive and safe university community?
Please be aware that in the workshop we will be discussing sensitive issues relating to consent and sexual violence. This will connect to the lived experience of some students who are joining the university. Please feel supported to choose not to attend the workshop if this is not right/appropriate for you. Please be aware that you can access support if you are affected by these issues from your Support and Wellbeing Team or by contacting us via Report and Support.
Some voluntary interaction
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Room A30, Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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12.05 to 1pm
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University Park Campus Tour
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Discover more about University Park Campus with student tour guides from the Faculty of Arts!
Other tours will run on Thursday and Friday (see eventbrite link).
Sign up with Eventbrite.
Active voluntary interaction
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Meet on the grass outside the Monica Partridge Building Level B Entrance (no.62 on campus map)
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1 to 2pm
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Personal Tutor meetings
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An introductory meeting with your personal tutor and a chance to ask questions.
Active voluntary interaction
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Your personal tutor will be in touch to let you know a time slot and a location from the list below or in their office.
Recital Hall (A23a*), Arts Centre (33 on campus map)
Rehearsal Hall (A42), Arts Centre (33 on campus map)
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2 to 4pm
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University orchestra 'come and play'
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For anyone interested in playing in the university symphony orchestra, come to the Rehearsal Hall with your instrument at 2pm.
An opportunity to meet student musicians and experience a rehearsal before the audition weekend
Active voluntary interaction
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Rehearsal Hall (A42*), Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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5 to 9pm
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University orchestra auditions
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Everyone re-auditions for a place in the university orchestra each year. To find out what is involved in these friendly, short auditions and to book a time please visit the Mussoc stand at the welcome fair or email mussoc@uonsu.com
Active voluntary interaction
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Recital Hall (A23a*), Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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Saturday 30 September
Welcome activities for Saturday 30 September
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9am to 8pm
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University orchestra auditions
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Everyone re-auditions for a place in the university orchestra each year. To find out what is involved in these friendly, short auditions and to book a time please visit the Mussoc stand at the welcome fair or email mussoc@uonsu.com
Active voluntary interaction
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Recital Hall (A23a*), Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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Sunday 1 October
Welcome activities for Sunday 1 October
| Time | Activity | Description | Venue |
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9am to 8pm
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University orchestra auditions
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Everyone re-auditions for a place in the university orchestra each year. To find out what is involved in these friendly, short auditions and to book a time please visit the Mussoc stand at the welcome fair or email mussoc@uonsu.com
Active voluntary interaction
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Recital Hall (A23a*), Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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10am to 12pm
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Percussion auditions
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Joint auditions for Wind Orchestra and University Philharmonia for percussionists.
Active voluntary interaction
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Rehearsal Hall (A42*), Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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Tuesday 3 October
Welcome activities for Tuesday 3 October
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6 to 9pm
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University choir 'come and sing' (rehearsal 1)
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Come and find out what it’s like to sing in university choir. No audition required, just an ability to read music.
Repertoire: Vaughan Williams ‘A Sea Symphony’.
Active voluntary interaction
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Rehearsal Hall (A42*), Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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Saturday 7 October
Welcome activities for Monday 25 September
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9am to 7pm
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Chamber choir/vocal ensemble auditions
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Confident singers interested in joining the university’s chamber choir and vocal ensemble please visit the Mussoc stand at the welcome fair or email mussoc@uonsu.com for further information and to book an audition time.
Active voluntary interaction
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Recital Hall (A23a*), Arts Centre (no.33 on campus map)
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Online: Understanding your Learning Characteristics for Arts Undergraduates - with the Learning Development Team
Everyone learns differently. As you embark on your university journey at the University of Nottingham, having an understanding of your learning characteristics is a must. This session allows you to analyse your personal strengths and challenges, offering a range of strategies to address procrastination, boost focus and attention and support effective time management and organisation.
Key content:
- How understanding metacognition supports learning
- ‘What kind of learner am I?’
- Processing speed and why there is no ‘normal’
- Attention and focus during your studies
- Time management strategies to explore