Bachelor of Music Studies, Integrated Studies major in Brass B.MuStInSB

2010

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Music Studies provides a major practical study in Composition or Music Technology or permits a mix of instrumental studies to be taken in conjunction with studies in Ethnomusicology and Musicology, providing different perspectives on the cultural study of music. .

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:

• Brass:  Howard Parkinson (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Section Principal)

Program Structure

this program is divided into four areas of specialisation: Composition, Integrated Studies (performance and musicology combined), Music Technology and Performance and Pedagogy (performance and music teaching combined).  Each specialisation is supported by a core academic component shared by the other degrees in the Conservatorium.  Students will take studies in their specialisation whilst taking a broader range of studies including popular music, musicology and media topics.

Music in other degrees: the Bachelor of Arts permits the study of music as a broad cultural course without the requirement of instrumental or vocal skills. Selected Music courses in music studies (eg popular music and media) may be taken as part of a BA. See the entry for the Bachelor of Arts (314071) or www.music.adelaide.edu.au.

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 Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

Apply through SATAC	www.satac.edu.au
HESS group	Restricted
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Enquiries	Student 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.

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.

Additional Entry Requirements

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 if you have multiple interests and could pursue studies in any one of them. Separate audition application forms are required in that case. The auditions/interviews will be held from Monday 7 to Friday 11 December 2009. The audition application form and full details are available on the web: www.music.adelaide.edu.au/students/prospective/auditions/ Application forms for the December round must be returned to the Elder Conservatorium of Music by 30 September 2009. Late applications will be accepted however, while every effort will be made, it may not be possible to accommodate them in the audition schedule. For those applicants who are unable to attend in December, a small number of auditions/interviews will be held in the week beginning 28 September 2009. In this case, the audition application form must be returned to the Conservatorium no later than Friday 11 September 2009 with an explanation about the problem. A late round of auditions/interviews is highly likely to be held in February 2010, subject to final numbers in the January offer round. Please note that not all specialisations will be available at this time. Auditions for Jazz specialisations are particularly unlikely to be held after the December round. 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

SATAC Code: 324071 SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International TER	70
IB	24
IELTS Total	6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $19,950
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

Music theory and practice

Equivalent Scores

International TER	70
IB	24
IELTS Total 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

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International TER	70
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $19,950
Mid-year entry?	No
Enquiries	Student 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 a complete description, see the program rules.

The typical pattern of study is summarised as follows.

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.

Potential careers

Community Musician, Music within the Indigenous Community, Musician / Singer, Music Technologist

Program Rules

Elder Conservatorium of Music Undergraduate Program Rules

Further Information

Useful Links

• Music Program Information Leaflet
• Elder Conservatorium
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form