2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

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Did you know?
In 2009, the Faculty of Music will join with Victorian College of the Arts School of Music to create a new School of Music at the University
of Melbourne. The new School will be the largest music school in Australia, building on the already outstanding national and international
reputation of music at Melbourne. The new School of Music will deliver programs of the highest quality, offering intensive studies in
performance, improvisation, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music education and music therapy. It will offer a variety of
pathways into professional graduate coursework programs as well as strengthening research and research higher degree education and
interaction with the profession, locally, nationally and internationally.
In 2010, the new School of Music will deliver two undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Music (Faculty of Music) and Bachelor of Music
Performance (VCA Music). From 2011, undergraduate studies in music at Melbourne will be combined into a single Melbourne Model
Bachelor of Music degree, offering a rich range of choices, experiences, career outcomes and postgraduate pathways for students.
Bachelor of Music
Duration
3 years full-time
Fees
See page 104
Campus
Parkville Campus
Entry requirements
See pages 119–127
Extra requirements
An audition is required
About the Bachelor of Music
The Bachelor of Music is one of
the University of Melbourne’s New
Generation, Melbourne Model degrees. It
is a performance-based degree, offering
intensive one-to-one teaching in vocal
and instrumental performance, and
comprehensive ensemble and chamber
music programs. Our extensive music
performance program plays an important
part in the concert life of Melbourne, giving
you many opportunities to contribute to the
rich musical tapestry of the city.
The Bachelor of Music is a highly flexible
course, able to be tailored to match
the interests, skills and needs of a
diverse student body. The course offers
specialist studies in music performance
and composition, musicology and
ethnomusicology, focused studies in music
history, compositional craft and technology,
opportunities for international exchange and
study abroad, and for local and international
industry internships.
Scholarships
We annually award 70 different merit-based
scholarships and prizes (see www.music.
unimelb.edu.au/courses/scholarships.html)
and host regular competitions such as the
Faculty Concerto and Aria Competition,
Mozart Concerto Competition and Chamber
Music Competition.
Careers
Many of our graduates have become
noted performers, composers, educators,
musicologists and music therapists, or they
have occupied the most important offices
in the music profession both in Australia
and internationally. Other graduates have
distinguished themselves outside music in
government, business and administration
roles. Their achievements continue to
enhance our excellent reputation.
Examples of career opportunities for
graduates include:
>>Accompanist
>>Audio technician
>>Chamber musician
>>Classroom music teacher
>>Commercial arranger
>>Composer
>>Concert agent
>>Concert manager
>>Instrumental music teacher
>>Music administrator
>>Music critic/reviewer
>>Music editor
>>Music researcher
>>Music therapist
>>Music tutor/lecturer
>>Music wholesaler or retailer
>>Opera company/chorus member
>>Orchestral musician
>>Orchestrator
>>Sessional musician for film, television, live
shows and recording sessions
>>Specialist performance teaching
>>Touring soloist or ensemble member.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The Bachelor of Music’s international
standing is emphasised by our musicspecific
exchange agreements with some
of the most prestigious music schools
worldwide. Our partner institutions include
Graz Conservatory, Austria; Chicago
College of Performing Arts, US; Royal
Holloway, UK; and Sibelius Academy,
Finland.
We offer the opportunity to study with, and
be inspired by, some of the most talented
musicians in this part of the world, as
well as renowned research scholars. Our
internationally recognised staff includes
Professor Ian Holtham (Head of Keyboard
and Practical Studies), Professors John
Hopkins, Barry Tuckwell, Nelli Shkolnikova
and Associate Professors Ronald Farren-
Price, Stephen McIntyre and Richard Gill.
Depth
Developing your specialisation
Students take a common first year
focusing on performance skills, historical,
theoretical and contextual studies, aural
studies and applied music skills. A wide
range of electives is available, including
Music Technology, Art of Piano Teaching
Language and Diction for singers and
all ensemble subjects which range from
Chamber Music, Piano Duo and Duet and
Early Voices to Percussion, Renaissance
Dance and Guitar Ensemble.
Students commence a specialisation
sequence of study from second year,
retaining some flexibility and capacity to
move between specialisations and keeping
graduate study options open.
Many students stay in the Performance
specialisation which includes further
focused studies in Music Performance and
complementary elective subjects.