Hey beautiful people, please support me to study for my Masters in music so I can contribute more to the community.
Bay of Plenty
Hello everyone,
I received an offer to study for my Masters in Music at the University of Southampton in the UK and I need help to pay the tuition costs. As an international student the tuition fees are £26,500, which is horrendously huge!!
Despite that, I am so motivated to do this and I really believe this is an important step to take. I have witnessed the power of music for healing, well-being, and mental health. After my husband's suicide, music propelled me to undertake projects that helped both myself and others heal from trauma and the difficult journey of life. (You can hear some of my story in the attached video.)
I am passionate to continue to enhance my skills in order to inspire people of all ages to access this power. I am committed to giving back to the community and using my abilities to make a positive impact on society. By earning a Master's degree, I will not only enhance my own artistic capabilities but will also acquire the tools and knowledge necessary to contribute to the advancement of community connection and improved mental health through music.
I have chosen the University of Southampton because of its prestigious reputation as a research-led institution with top-notch faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, allowing me to hone my skills and gain valuable connections and hands-on experience.
I so appreciate your support, no matter how big or small.
With love from Emily
This will go towards paying my tuition fees
whatever funds I raise from this fundraiser will be used to pay my tuition, even if I don’t reach my target goal
My composition application submissions 20 March 2024
I am so grateful that your generous contributions have helped me to pay almost half of the deposit for my course (which was GP£2000 or NZ$4,200). Thank you so much.
I have currently been busily researching existing charities that utilise the power of music to impact mental health outcomes. I am looking forward to getting involved in some of those with a view to eventually setting up my own. Stay tuned for more on this.
As promised, here come some of the links to my composition application submissions.
The entry requirements for the course are a 2:1 degree in music or related subject.
For the Composition pathway, the applicant needs to submit a portfolio of 2 to 4 compositions totalling 15 to 20 minutes of music, showing their range and compositional techniques.
Here are the links to the compositions I submitted:
ASCENSION Audio: https://soundcloud.com/user-418502695/ascension
Sheet music: https://www.emrivermusic.com/product-page/ascension-an-arrangement-with-piano
DANCE OF THE SNOWFLAKES Audio: https://soundcloud.com/user-418502695/dance-of-the-snowflakes
Sheet Music: https://www.emrivermusic.com/product-page/dance-of-the-snowflakes-by-emily-macklow-pdf
A HOUSE IN TAOS Audio: https://soundcloud.com/user-418502695/a-house-in-taos-wind-trio
Sheet Music: https://www.emrivermusic.com/product-page/a-house-in-taos-for-three-voices
DON'T HIDE Audio: https://soundcloud.com/user-418502695/dont-hide
Sheet Music: https://www.emrivermusic.com/product-page/don-t-hide-full-score
Photo credit Esat F. Orak.
Huge aroha to you too, Charlie, and many thanks for your contribution towards my cause. It was so good to see you and sing with you again. xx
Thank you so much for your generous support, Pauline!
I appreciate the support!
Thank you, Hayat. May it do the same for you. xx
Thank you, Andy. I so enjoyed singing with you again.
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