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Classical Performance Major

Code MAAAKJ

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About this Major

Students receive individual lessons, specialised masterclasses and workshops, and classes in music history, aural skills, harmony, pedagogy, career skills and performance psychology.

Students also take to the stage as soloists and perform in ensembles ranging from symphony orchestra, wind orchestra, fully-staged opera and music theatre productions; through to chamber music, early music, art song, cutting-edge new music, world music, as well as music for dance and drama. There are also specialist ensembles for strings, wind, brass, percussion, voice, piano, saxophone and guitar. The classical course brings together outstanding students with inspirational staff, providing students with an extraordinary range of performance opportunities, plus all the training they need to create careers as professional musicians. Vocal students also have specialist classes to study acting, languages and movement skills.

Code

MAAAKJ

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1551Classical Principal Study 115
MUS1540Classical Ensembles 115
MUS1563Classical Musicianship 115
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS1552Classical Principal Study 215
MUS1545Classical Ensembles 215
MUS1564Classical Musicianship 215
MUS1570Music History: Classical and Romantic15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS2553Classical Principal Study 315
MUS2542Classical Ensembles 315
MUS2563Classical Musicianship 315
MUS2578Music History: The Shock of the New15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS2554Classical Principal Study 415
MUS2544Classical Ensembles 415
MUS2564Classical Musicianship 415
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS3555Classical Principal Study 515
MUS3540Classical Ensembles 515
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS3556Classical Principal Study 615
MUS3546Classical Ensembles 615

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Undertake sustained, high-level independent practice in a chosen music specialisation with reference to its underlying principles and its relationship to history, society and culture.
  2. Think critically to conceptualise and synthesise musical ideas to inform creative practice.
  3. Think creatively to identity, analyse and resolve musical and conceptual problems.
  4. Use digital technologies and music-related literacies skills to successfully assimilate and evaluate relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate clearly and coherently in a range of modes relative to context and audience.
  6. Adopt a global outlook and exercise respect for cultural diversity, including an enhanced understanding of the music and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples.
  7. Apply effective teamwork and leadership skills in various settings according to relevant standards of ethical conduct, sustainable practice and professional accountability.
  8. Exercise self-reflection, judgement and responsibility in developing artistic practice and individual learning in response to diverse professional contexts.

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Musician, Music Tutor, Accompanist, Repetiteur, Music teacher, Accompanist, Soloist, Chamber Musician, Music Administrator, Concert Manager

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