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In this major, all students receive individual lessons and specialist performance classes and participate in a large range of ensembles, which may include chamber music groups, the symphony orchestra, fully-staged operas and cutting-edge new music. Each stream has its own discrete specialist classes, for example, instrumentalists study chamber music, early and contemporary performance practices, while pianists study solo repertoire, accompaniment and vocal coaching.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
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Musician, Music Tutor, Accompanist, Repetiteur
Graduates of the classical music program can be found in chamber ensembles, symphony orchestras and in educational institutions the world over.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1505 # | Classical Principal Study 1 | 15 |
| MUS1506 | Classical Aural 1: Fundamentals of Aural Training | 10 |
| MUS1504 | Music Techniques 1: Fundamentals of Music Theory | 5 |
| MUS1508 | Music History: Modernism and Postmodernism | 10 |
| MUS1509 | Becoming a Performer | 5 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| MUS1501 ^ | Classical Ensemble 1 | 15 |
| MUS1502 ^ | Piano Skills (Even Years) | 15 |
| MUS1503 ^ | Piano Literature 1 (Odd Years) | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS1513 # | Classical Principal Study 2 | 15 |
| MUS1514 | Classical Aural 2: Fundamental Principles of Baroque and Classical Music | 10 |
| MUS1524 | Music Techniques 2: Fundamental Principles of Baroque and Classical Harmony | 5 |
| MUS1516 | Music History: Classical Overview | 10 |
| MUS1517 | Music Tools | 5 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| MUS1525 ^ | Classical Ensemble 2 | 15 |
| MUS1526 ^ | Piano Pedagogy (Even Years) | 15 |
| MUS1527 ^ | Piano Accompaniment (Odd Years) | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS2505 # | Classical Principal Study 3 | 15 |
| MUS2506 | Classical Aural 3: Renaissance and Baroque | 10 |
| MUS2519 | Music Techniques 3: Renaissance and Baroque | 5 |
| MUS2508 * | Music History: Baroque | 10 |
| MUS2509 | Managing a Career in Music | 5 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| MUS2526 ^ | Classical Ensemble 3 | 15 |
| MUS2527 ^ | Piano Skills (Even Years) | 15 |
| MUS2528 ^ | Piano Literature (Odd Years) | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS2513 # | Classical Principal Study 4 | 15 |
| MUS2514 | Classical Aural 4: Classical and Romantic | 10 |
| MUS2529 | Music Techniques 4: Classical and Romantic | 5 |
| MUS2516 | Introduction to Instrumental Pedagogy | 5 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| MUS2530 ^ | Classical Ensemble 4 | 15 |
| MUS1526 ^ | Piano Pedagogy (Even Years) | 15 |
| MUS1527 ^ | Piano Accompaniment (Odd Years) | 15 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS3505 # | Classical Principal Study 5 | 20 |
| MUS3506 | Classical Aural 5: Romantic and Twentieth Century | 10 |
| MUS3507 | Classical Ensemble 5 | 10 |
| MUS3508 | Music History: Classic to Romantic | 10 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS3509 # | Classical Principal Study 6 | 20 |
| MUS3510 | Classical Aural 6: Advanced Music Skills | 10 |
| MUS3511 | Classical Ensemble 6 | 10 |
| MUS3512 | Music History: Historical Performance Practices | 10 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS4505 # | Classical Principal Study 7 | 20 |
| MUS4506 | Music Techniques 5: Twentieth Century | 10 |
| MUS4507 | Classical Ensemble 7 | 10 |
| MUS3513 | Music History: Australian Music | 10 |
| Elective Unit | x 1 | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MUS4510 # | Classical Principal Study 8 | 20 |
| MUS4511 | Music Techniques 6: Composition and Arranging | 10 |
| MUS4512 | Classical Ensemble 8 | 10 |
| Elective Unit | x 2 | 20 |
Note: Electives are to be selected from the Classical Elective Unit Bank, or approved by the Unit Set Coordinator.
^ Core Option
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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