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Bachelor of Music, Jazz Performance major
B.MusP Jz
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 3 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Bachelor |
The Bachelor of Music provides the intensive professional training required for employment in the music industry. It seeks to provide a challenging and stimulating learning environment in which all students may achieve their full potential as performers. It aims to develop educated, flexible and imaginative graduates who possess the knowledge and skills required to function effectively in a wide range of professional contexts. The program provides a major study in Jazz Performance, with complementary ensembles and related specialist skills are also offered. The remainder of the program consists of core studies and some elective courses.
The major in Jazz Performance aims to develop technique on the principal instrument, together with an advanced understanding of the jazz idiom. The program includes individual instruction (24 hours per year) in the principal instrument as well as ensemble performance through participation in large jazz ensembles (Big Bands, Jazz Choirs) and small ensembles (trios, quartets, etc) offered over 24 weeks. Improvisation is also a major component of the program.
An exciting feature of the teaching program in Jazz Performance is the Elder Conservatorium’s fine array of large ensembles. The orchestras, wind ensemble, choirs, big bands, percussion ensemble, new music and early music groups perform regularly to public and critical acclaim, within the University and in the community. A range of electives including ensembles, accompaniment, conducting, technology and popular music studies are also available.
The program serves as a preparation for various graduate awards that lead to professional recognition in music, teaching and arts administration. A fourth year of study to the honours level is available and encouraged.
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.
Some financial assistance is provided to help with the cost of essential accompaniment in examinations. Students need to budget for any additional accompaniment.
Director of Elder Conservatorium: Dr 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, B.Music/Honours Program: Diana Weekes, BA(Hons) (Melbourne), M Mus (Munich), Grad Dip Bus Man (USA), L Mus, FIMT
Jazz: Bruce Hancock, BE
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.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| Apply through SATAC | www.satac.edu.au |
| HESS group
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Restricted |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $19,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $19,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
At each level of the Bachelor of Music program students will select a large Jazz Ensemble specialisation worth 3 units. The specialisation may be chosen from the following:
An elective(s) may be presented in lieu of a large Jazz Ensemble when an ensemble is unavailable.
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I (24 units) |
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Core Studies
SpecialisationLarge Jazz Ensemble (3 units) Elective(s)3 units - please refer to Calendar and Course Finder for details of available electives. |
| Level II (24 units) |
Core Studies
SpecialisationLarge Jazz Ensemble (3 units) Elective(s)3 units - please refer to Calendar and Course Finder for details of available electives. |
| Level III (24 units) |
Core Studies
SpecialisationLarge Jazz Ensemble (3 units) Elective(s)3 units - please refer to Calendar and Course Finder for details of available electives. |
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.Community Musician, Music within the Indigenous Community, Musician / Singer
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009
