Degree Structure

Students select one of the fields of study: Performance (by performance only, or by performance and research), Jazz Performance, Jazz Arranging and Composition, Pedagogy (aural/music theory), Accompaniment or Musicology.

The program structure varies depending on the selected field of study, though all require a total of 48 units.

Performance Only

Offered in Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Keyboard, Guitar, Harp, Voice. The student will specialise in Solo Performance but may include some Chamber Music/Vocal Ensemble. Full-time students will receive regular teaching, normally of two hours’ duration, and assessment will be on the basis of three recitals.

Performance and Research Project

Offered in Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Keyboard, Guitar, Harp, Voice. Students may specialise in solo performance, chamber music/vocal ensemble or accompaniment. Full-time students will receive regular teaching, normally of two hours’ duration, and assessment will be on the basis of a Graduation Recital and a minor thesis of no more than 10,000 words.

Jazz Performance

Students may specialise in either solo performance or jazz ensemble. For students enrolled full-time there will be an average contact of two hours per week for practical tuition. Assessment is on the basis of two recitals and five exercises in transcription and analysis.

Jazz Arranging and Composition

Course consists of composing and arranging for small and large ensembles, together with analysis. There will be an average contact of two hours per week (or part-time equivalent) for tuition.

Pedagogy (Aural/Music Theory)

This field of study is primarily designed for practising teachers who wish to upgrade their skills in music as applied in the classroom or aural/theory studio. There will be an average contact of six hours per week (or part-time equivalent) for coursework and classroom observation and practice. Courses include Aural Training Workshop and Theory and Practice, and students will carry out a research project.

Accompaniment

This is a structured program of accompaniment in instrumental and vocal studies.

Musicology

Coursework consists of four courses, two courses in the advanced musicology seminar and two elective courses chosen from the elective program, or their equivalent. A research project will result in a sub-thesis of 10,000-12,000 words, or its equivalent.

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