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Bachelor of Music Studies, Integrated Studies major in Woodwind

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code N/A

2009
ATAR TBC

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  • Program Outline

    The Bachelor of Music Studies provides a major practical study in Composition or Music Technology or permits a mix of instrumental or vocal studies to be taken in conjunction with studies in Ethnomusicology and Musicology.

    The major in Integrated Studies provides different perspectives on the cultural study of music. Musicology offers an introduction to the history, philosophy and science of music. The course provides skills in the transcribing, editing and criticism of early and more recent music. Ethnomusicology explores methods and issues for studying music in its cultural context and seeks to understand the relationship between musical cultures. Specialisations are available in Popular Culture together with Asian and Aboriginal music.

    A range of complementary electives are also available including Popular Music, World Music, Music Technology and the Media, but electives may also be presented from the broader range of ensemble courses.

    The program includes 24 weeks tuition in a Practical Study which can include an instrumental or vocal study or composition. A mix of 1:1 tuition and workshops is provided in composition, music technology and instrumental or vocal areas. A component of core studies common to the three Bachelor degrees is also taken.

    Additional Costs

    Students may be required to incur some additional costs as part of their program. These include performance tour costs, concert visits, instrument purchase or hire, purchase of a RCD if using electrical equipment, recording, text books and scores, purchase of microphones, etc.

    Accompanying

    Some financial assistance is provided to help with the cost of essential accompaniment in examinations. Students need to budget for any additional accompaniment.

    Select Staff List

    Director of Elder Conservatorium: Professor David Lockett, MMus, DMus (Adel), LMusA, ARCM

    Elder Professor of Music: Professor Charles Bodman Rae, MA (Cantab), PhD (Leeds), DMus (Adel), ARCM, FCLCM, FRSA

    Head of Undergraduate Progams: Dr Jenny Rosevear BMus(Hons), DipEd, GradDipT(JazzEd), MMusEd (UWA), PhD( Adel), AMusA, MACE 

    Program Advice

    Carl Crossin OAM, BMus(Hons), DME (Syd Con)

    For advice about the following Integrated Studies specialisation, please contact the staff member listed:

    • Woodwind:  Elizabeth Koch OAM, BMus(Hons), MMus 
  • Related Programs
    A full range of Honours music programs are available incorporating one year of a major study focussed on your area of specialisation.

    A double degree is available with the Bachelor of Arts and any of the three degree programs offered by the Conservatorium (Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education or Bachelor of Music Studies). Students will graduate with both qualifications at the end of their study. Undertaking the double-degree option will add two more years on to the time required to complete. If you are interested in this possibility, you will need to apply for the combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music program through SATAC (course code 314081), audition as usual and then subsequently enrol in the appropriate Music program if you receive an offer of admission. For full details about each program, please consult the separate entries for the Bachelor of Arts and the various specialisations in Music.

    As part of a 'stand alone' Bachelor of Arts program, students are permitted to study courses offered by the Elder Conservatorium of Music which do not require instrumental, vocal or other performance skills. Admission to those particular courses are therefore not subject to audition.
  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant?

    Apply through SATAC www.satac.edu.au
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your year 12 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
    Prerequisites
    Midyear applicants should note that the duration of this program will be half a year longer (full-time) due to timetabling issues.
    Assumed Knowledge
    Solo Performance; OR, AMEB Grade 6-7 Practical and Musicianship; OR, AMEB Grade 5 Theory.

    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Your best GPA is used in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
    • VET applicants
      You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above in a music program. You must also undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. Further ranking according to the level of VET award is undertaken in the case of a tie-breaker. This program may not be deferred.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. You must undertake an audition/interview including an aural/theory test. You compete for a place based on your audition score. In the case of a tie-breaker, you will be ranked further according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements are not considered. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    Additional Entry Requirements
    MID-YEAR entry: Applicants must attend and pass an audition/interview and an aural/theory test. Selections for music programs are made on the basis of audition/interview scores combined with academic achievement and the aural/theory test score.

    It is possible to audition for more than one instrument or area of specialisation. Separate audition application forms are required for each instrument.

    The auditions/interviews will be held on Tuesday 29 June. The audition application form and full details are available on the web: www.music.adelaide.edu.au/students/prospective/auditions.

    Application forms for the Mid-year auditions round must be returned to the Elder Conservatorium of Music by Friday 25 June 2010.

    Enquiries should be directed to the Conservatorium either through the web (www.music.adelaide.edu.au), phone (08 8303 5995) or email (music@adelaide.edu.au).

    How to Apply
    Apply through SATAC: www.satac.edu.au

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    International ATAR 70
    IB 24
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $19,950
    Mid-year entry? No
    CRICOS 042077J
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    Music theory and practice
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 70
    IB 24
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    Additional Entry Requirements
    Entry is subject to satisfactory audition. All applicants for instrumental or vocal place are required to prepare contrasting works, with a total duration of 10-15 minutes. Applicants must submit an audio recording (preferable in CD format) or video recording (videotape in PAL or NTSC format, VCD, or DVD). Refer to page 78 of the Undergraduate International Prospectus 2009 for more information.
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    International ATAR 70
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $19,950
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Assumed Knowledge
    Solo Performance; OR, AMEB Grade 6-7 Practical and Musicianship; OR, AMEB Grade 5 Theory.
  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    The typical pattern of study is summarised as follows.

    Level I
    • Core Studies I (12 units)
    • Specialisation: Practical Study I (6 units)
    • Electives (6 units)
    Level II
    • Core Studies II (6 units)
    • Specialisation:
      • Practical Study II (6 units)
      • Approaches to Music II (6 units)
    • Electives (6 units)
    Level III
    • Core Studies III (6 units)
    • Specialisation:
      • Practical Study III (6 units)
      • Approaches to Music III (3 units)
      • Foundation for Honours III or Elective (3 units)
    • Electives (6 units)
  • Career Opportunities

    Music programs at the University of Adelaide seek not only to lead students towards the highest standards of personal achievement but to encourage flexibility, creativity and confidence which are essential ingredients of a successful career. Graduates can follow a variety of professional pathways and the majority combine two or more different activities through most of their working career.

    Performance studies can lead to employment in the professional music field as a soloist, accompanist, chamber musician, orchestral player or a studio teacher. Majors in other areas may lead to employment in the fields of music education, composition, broadcasting or research. Graduates may also be employed as arts administrators, community musicians or academics. Jazz musicians may be employed in bands or other performance ensembles.
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Last updated: Saturday, 14 May 2011

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