Successful completion of an accredited undergraduate degree in music or discipline appropriate to chosen focus area.
IELTS: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
Performance focus
Candidates must demonstrate advanced technique in their chosen instrument (including conducting) by means of an audition. This audition will be benchmarked against a cross-section of audition standards from at least three other equivalent level tertiary institutions. Applicants should be prepared to:
• present three contrasting pieces that demonstrate high level of interpretation and technique
• present a portfolio of previous performance experience which may include CD and DVD recordings.
Contemporary composition focus
Candidates applying to undertake the Contemporary Composition focus, or any part thereof, should be prepared to:
• present a portfolio or recordings of original compositions for diverse instrumentation demonstrating a grasp of various compositional techniques (with scores and CD or DVD, plus written notes).
• Discuss their portfolio with the admissions panel
The goal of the Master of Music course is to deepen students’ music and music-related knowledge, skills and capacities in their area of interest. It does this by one to one mentoring and teaching, introducing students to research skills related to their creative practice. The suite of electives provides students with the opportunity to broaden their skills relevant to the construction of a working portfolio for both music industry and community contexts. Students may exit the course after the first 4 units (I year full time or 2 years part time) in order to qualify for a Graduate Diploma in Music.
The Masters of Music course is offered with two streams:
Performance Stream:
Students work on perfecting performances of increasing levels of challenge to industry standards. By honing their expressive, technical and academic skills, performers work one on one with a professional teacher to prepare a series of concerts featuring high level solo and ensemble repertoire of their choosing. Students may specialise in jazz, contemporary or classical genres including conducting. See course program below for details.
Contemporary Composition Stream:
Students select four of six options for their major in composition, allowing students to concentrate on both traditional and commercial aspects of the contemporary music industries. Students may study composition in a range of genres learning skills in arranging, sound art, animation, advertising, radio, television and film writing. See course program below for details.
The Masters of Music degree contains:
Flexible study options; full-time or part-time; and mixed modes learning
Specialised teaching staff
Access to concert hall and recording facilities
The opportunity to develop and refine your music making shaped by individualised learning plans designed to meet your career objectives
CRICOS Code: 090786D
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Course program
Year 1
·Performance I
·Performance II
·Elective I
·Elective II
Year 2 (Master of Music Only)
·Performance III
·Composition III
·Research Methods
·Research Project
Electives:
MUMC551 Music Pedagogy
MUMC524 Music and Media
MUMC525 Music and Moving Image
MUMC526 Screen Music Analysis
MUMC527 Music Industries Overview
MUMC511 Performance I and/or MUMC512 Perf II
MUMC529 Music in Worship
Our graduates are currently engaged in high-level professional and entrepreneurial work nationally and internationally through:
Gigging and recording
Creating festivals
Starting a studio business
Composing for films
Performing in orchestras and chamber ensembles
Designing sound for theatre productions
Accompanying and repetiteur work
Conducting and arranging for music theatre productions
Teaching music in higher education
Conducting for school ensembles, community choirs and orchestras
Writing and leading worship music in churches
Designing music experiences for those in aged care
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
