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The patriotic flag-waving of the
last night of the Proms is to be studied as part of a new university
degree, in which students will learn about the music, history and
culture of Britain's most famous musical event.
National institution: part of a
new degree at London University's King's College will focus on the
Proms Graduates taking the master of arts course in Visual and Performing
Arts: Promenade Concerts, which will be run by London University's
King's College, will gain their qualification in part by attending
performances at the Royal Albert Hall, watching rehearsals and discussing
great works with leading musicians.
John Deathridge, a professor of
music at King's College, said: "People might look at this degree
and think that it sounds quite interesting and sexy, but in fact
it's quite tough and involves a lot of work. It's certainly not
going to be about just sitting down and listening to a nice piece
of music." Core components will include how the Proms were founded
and its changing content, including the fluctuating popularity of
different composers.
Further classes will assess nationalism
and communal singing, particularly in relation to the last night
of the Proms, in which the audience joins in the performance of
Elgar's Land of Hope and Glory.
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