Royal Academy of Music

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Royal Academy Of Music

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Royal Academy of Music, London - Postgraduate Diploma in Musical Theatre

Academic Year 2013/14

BRIDGET COSTELLO   PGDipMus BMus


Personal Statement

I was recently accepted to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Musical Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Each year, hundreds of elite performers from around the world audition for this prestigious course. Only 15 places are reserved for female performers. I am the fourth New Zealander who has been selected for this course since its establishment in 1993. Studying at this renowned institution will give me an excellent grounding to pursue my goal of a career as a musical theatre performer, with its close links with the West End theatre scene. A course of this calibre comes at a cost and I need your help. I need to raise $48,700 to cover fees and living costs for the academic year 2013/14.

This is much more than a career I want to pursue - this is who I am. I believe I have what it takes to make an impression on the musical theatre industry. I am resilient, open-minded, focussed and courageous. I live and work with integrity and passion. I cannot wait to represent New Zealand on the international stage. This is my dream, which, without you would not be possible. Thank you for your time and consideration.


Study Course Details
  • The Academy: widely regarded as the top choice for Postgraduate Study in Musical Theatre in the UK and Europe

  • World-class teaching: Mary Hammond (coaches West End professionals)

  • Guest teaching staff: Stephen Sondheim

  • Successful graduates: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba in 'Wicked'), Will Barratt ('Sweeney Todd', 'Carousel', 'The Phantom of the Opera')

  • Course work: Individual singing lessons, repertoire coaching, spoken word tutorials, dance, movement, acting, improvisation, history of musical theatre, musicality, audition preparation

  • Practical performance projects: musicals, revues, concerts, cabaret, plays, showings of devised work, recording

  • Exposure: Masterclasses, workshops and mock auditions with visiting professionals

  • Internal competitions adjudicated by leading musical theatre practitioners

  • Musical Theatre 'Showcase': selected audience of agents and casting directors

    Budget details

    Summary: Tuition fees + Living Costs for Academic Year 2013/14 = $48,700

    Tuition Fees

    The tuition fees for the Postgraduate Diploma in Musical Theatre for the 2013-14 academic
    year are £13,800. The money I raise through Pledge Me will go towards the fees.

    Living Costs

    I have applied for accommodation at ‘Goodenough College’. This is the ideal environment for study as it caters for international postgraduate students. Based on estimated costs provided by Goodenough I expect to need £13,000 for living expenses for the year - based on a single study bedroom, food and personal expenses.

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Updates 2

LESS THAN TWO DAYS TO GO!

28/05/2013 at 9:55 AM


I can't believe how generous everyone has been! I am so incredibly grateful for all the support.

I have less than two days left to make my target and I am only $450 away.

Please continue to share this link to help me get to the Royal Academy of Music!!

HUGE THANKS,

Bridget

Two weeks to go!

18/05/2013 at 3:43 AM

Hello everyone,

I only have TWO WEEKS LEFT to make my target of $3,500. Now is the time to Pledge Me.

I am already over half way there - a HUGE thanks to those who have already helped me. It means so much to have your support.

Any contribution is so greatly appreciated!

Please keep sharing the link!

Thank you!
Bridget

    Pledgers 54

    Nicola Woodman
    18/05/2013 at 4:38pm
    Anonymous pledger
    18/05/2013 at 4:12pm
    Julia
    17/05/2013 at 12:32pm
    Anonymous pledger
    13/05/2013 at 4:05pm
    Erin Bowerman
    11/05/2013 at 6:44pm
    Kerrie Hales
    10/05/2013 at 7:33pm
    Emma-Mae Eglinton
    07/05/2013 at 8:11pm
    Amelia Ryman
    07/05/2013 at 5:36pm
    Laurel Carmichael
    07/05/2013 at 1:30pm
    Annalise Browning
    07/05/2013 at 1:16pm
    Sue McCully
    07/05/2013 at 12:55pm
    Zoe Harris
    07/05/2013 at 12:03pm
    Esther Jens
    07/05/2013 at 10:17am
    Robbie Ellis
    07/05/2013 at 9:04am
    David Kelly
    07/05/2013 at 8:28am
    Malcolm Lee
    07/05/2013 at 12:49am
    Bianca Andrew
    06/05/2013 at 11:17pm
    Krystina Costello
    05/05/2013 at 3:28am
    Grace Francis
    01/05/2013 at 11:10am
    Jeanie
    01/05/2013 at 9:38am
    Anonymous pledger
    01/05/2013 at 1:51am
    Hannah Skidmore
    30/04/2013 at 9:36pm
    Lauren Costello
    30/04/2013 at 8:07pm
    James McCully
    30/04/2013 at 5:10pm

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    Royal Academy Of Music

    Project 2013-04-14 23:36:38 +1200

    Royal Academy of Music, London - Postgraduate Diploma in Musical Theatre

    Academic Year 2013/14

    BRIDGET COSTELLO   PGDipMus BMus


    Personal Statement

    I was recently accepted to study a Postgraduate Diploma in Musical Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Each year, hundreds of elite performers from around the world audition for this prestigious course. Only 15 places are reserved for female performers. I am the fourth New Zealander who has been selected for this course since its establishment in 1993. Studying at this renowned institution will give me an excellent grounding to pursue my goal of a career as a musical theatre performer, with its close links with the West End theatre scene. A course of this calibre comes at a cost and I need your help. I need to raise $48,700 to cover fees and living costs for the academic year 2013/14.

    This is much more than a career I want to pursue - this is who I am. I believe I have what it takes to make an impression on the musical theatre industry. I am resilient, open-minded, focussed and courageous. I live and work with integrity and passion. I cannot wait to represent New Zealand on the international stage. This is my dream, which, without you would not be possible. Thank you for your time and consideration.


    Study Course Details
    • The Academy: widely regarded as the top choice for Postgraduate Study in Musical Theatre in the UK and Europe

    • World-class teaching: Mary Hammond (coaches West End professionals)

    • Guest teaching staff: Stephen Sondheim

    • Successful graduates: Rachel Tucker (Elphaba in 'Wicked'), Will Barratt ('Sweeney Todd', 'Carousel', 'The Phantom of the Opera')

    • Course work: Individual singing lessons, repertoire coaching, spoken word tutorials, dance, movement, acting, improvisation, history of musical theatre, musicality, audition preparation

    • Practical performance projects: musicals, revues, concerts, cabaret, plays, showings of devised work, recording

    • Exposure: Masterclasses, workshops and mock auditions with visiting professionals

    • Internal competitions adjudicated by leading musical theatre practitioners

    • Musical Theatre 'Showcase': selected audience of agents and casting directors

      Budget details

      Summary: Tuition fees + Living Costs for Academic Year 2013/14 = $48,700

      Tuition Fees

      The tuition fees for the Postgraduate Diploma in Musical Theatre for the 2013-14 academic
      year are £13,800. The money I raise through Pledge Me will go towards the fees.

      Living Costs

      I have applied for accommodation at ‘Goodenough College’. This is the ideal environment for study as it caters for international postgraduate students. Based on estimated costs provided by Goodenough I expect to need £13,000 for living expenses for the year - based on a single study bedroom, food and personal expenses.

    Comments

    LESS THAN TWO DAYS TO GO!

    28/05/2013 at 9:55 AM


    I can't believe how generous everyone has been! I am so incredibly grateful for all the support.

    I have less than two days left to make my target and I am only $450 away.

    Please continue to share this link to help me get to the Royal Academy of Music!!

    HUGE THANKS,

    Bridget

    Two weeks to go!

    18/05/2013 at 3:43 AM

    Hello everyone,

    I only have TWO WEEKS LEFT to make my target of $3,500. Now is the time to Pledge Me.

    I am already over half way there - a HUGE thanks to those who have already helped me. It means so much to have your support.

    Any contribution is so greatly appreciated!

    Please keep sharing the link!

    Thank you!
    Bridget

      Nicola Woodman
      18/05/2013 at 4:38pm
      Anonymous pledger
      18/05/2013 at 4:12pm
      Julia
      17/05/2013 at 12:32pm
      Anonymous pledger
      13/05/2013 at 4:05pm
      Erin Bowerman
      11/05/2013 at 6:44pm
      Kerrie Hales
      10/05/2013 at 7:33pm
      Emma-Mae Eglinton
      07/05/2013 at 8:11pm
      Amelia Ryman
      07/05/2013 at 5:36pm
      Laurel Carmichael
      07/05/2013 at 1:30pm
      Annalise Browning
      07/05/2013 at 1:16pm
      Sue McCully
      07/05/2013 at 12:55pm
      Zoe Harris
      07/05/2013 at 12:03pm
      Esther Jens
      07/05/2013 at 10:17am
      Robbie Ellis
      07/05/2013 at 9:04am
      David Kelly
      07/05/2013 at 8:28am
      Malcolm Lee
      07/05/2013 at 12:49am
      Bianca Andrew
      06/05/2013 at 11:17pm
      Krystina Costello
      05/05/2013 at 3:28am
      Grace Francis
      01/05/2013 at 11:10am
      Jeanie
      01/05/2013 at 9:38am
      Anonymous pledger
      01/05/2013 at 1:51am
      Hannah Skidmore
      30/04/2013 at 9:36pm
      Lauren Costello
      30/04/2013 at 8:07pm
      James McCully
      30/04/2013 at 5:10pm

      Followers of Royal Academy of Music

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