Bachelor of Music Education B.Music Ed

2010

Program Outline

The Bachelor of Music Education provides a major study in a music specialisation with a major study in music teaching.

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a secondary school teacher in South Australia.

Music specialisations are available in Classical or Jazz Performance, Composition, Music Studies or Music Technology.

The program develops practical music skills, individual musicianship and knowledge and understanding of music in society, along with broad functional skills including arranging and conducting, and a working knowledge of the various instrumental families. 

At level 1, students undertake 12 units of core studies common to all three Bachelor degrees in music, and 12 units towards their specialisation.

At level 2, students continue 6 units of core studies, 6 units of specialisation, 6 units related to Music Education and 3 units of electives.

At level 3, students undertake 3 units of electives, 6 units of specialisation (which may include a second teaching area), 9 units related to Music Education and 3 units of electives.

During level 4, students take 24 units of specialised Education courses.

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

Dr Jenny Rosevear BMus(Hons), DipEd, GradDipT(JazzEd), MMusEd(UWA), PhD(Adel), AMusA, MACE 

For advice about any of the following specialisations in the Bachelor of Music Education, please contact the following staff members:

• Brass:  Howard Parkinson (Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Section Principal)
• Composition: Professor Charles Bodman Rae, MA (Cantab), PhD (Leeds), DMus (Adel), ARCM, FCLCM, FRSA
• Jazz:  Bruce Hancock, BE
• Keyboard:  Lucinda Collins, BMus(Hons), ARCM
• Music Technology:  Stephen Whittington, BMus(Hons)
• Percussion:  Amanda Grigg
• Strings:  Keith Crellin OAM, BMus, GradDipMus
• Voice:  Guila Tiver
• Woodwind:  Elizabeth Koch OAM, BMus(Hons), MMus 

Program Structure

This program enables students to maintain their practical music discipline (music performance [classical or jazz], composition or music technology) supported by a core academic component shared by the other degrees in the school.

Experience is also gained in music education which eventually results in formal recognition for teacher registration. Students undertake three periods of teaching practice, with an introductory 30 day practicum in third year (Level 111) and two five-week periods during fourth year (Level IV), one in the country and one in metropolitan Adelaide. The Bachelor of Music Education is recognised and accepted by the Teachers Registration Board in South Australia, interstate and some overseas countries. Graduates from this program do not need to undertake a Graduate Diploma in Education.

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?

SATAC Code	324081
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).

A successful National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) is required by teacher-employment authorities in South Australia. A successful NCHRC is required prior to undertaking any professional experience/practicum placements which involve contact with minors (under 18 years of age). These placements form a compulsory part of the program.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 324081

Apply through SATAC 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.

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.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Music Education my be employed as specialist music teac hers in schools.  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.

Potential careers

Music Teacher, 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