Bachelor of Music, Jazz Performance major B.MusP Jz

2009

Program Outline

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.

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: 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 of Programs

Head, B.Music/Honours Program: Diana Weekes, BA(Hons) (Melbourne), M Mus (Munich), Grad Dip Bus Man (USA), L Mus, FIMT

Head of Studies

Jazz: Bruce Hancock, BE

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

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You are eligible to compete with either HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General (HESS G) or HESS Restricted (HESS R). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS G or HESS R subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. 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. 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 21 years or over on January 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. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Additional entry requirements:	Audition Requirements for Music Programs
Assumed knowledge:	Year 12 Solo Performance or at least Grade 6-7 AMEB practical, plus Year 12 Musicianship or AMEB Grade 5 Theory.
How to apply:	Apply through SATAC SATAC Code: 324061 SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,201
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	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.
Prerequisites:	Music theory and practice
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

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:

• A Kind of Blue (Parts 1 & 2)
• Adelaide Connection (Parts 1 & 2)
• Big Band One (Parts 1 & 2)
• Big Band Two (Parts 1 & 2)
• Big Band Three (Parts 1 & 2)
• Jazz Guitar Band One (Parts 1 & 2)
• Jazz Guitar Band Two (Parts 1 & 2)

An elective(s) may be presented in lieu of a large Jazz Ensemble when an ensemble is unavailable.

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Level I (24 units)
Core Studies Music Foundations I: Jazz (3 units) Music in Context I: Jazz (3 units) Jazz Improvisation I (3 units) Jazz Performance I (9 units) Specialisation Large 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 Music in Context IIA: Jazz (3 units) Music in Context IIB: Jazz (3 units) Jazz Improvisation II Part 1 & 2 (3 units) Jazz Arranging Class II Part 1 & 2 (3 units) Jazz Performance II Part 1 & 2 (9 units) Specialisation Large 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 Music in Context IIIA: Jazz (3 units) Music in Context IIIB: Jazz (3 units) Jazz Improvisation III Part 1 & 2 (3 units) Jazz Performance III Part 1 & 2 (9 units) Specialisation Large Jazz Ensemble (3 units) Elective(s) 3 units - please refer to Calendar and Course Finder for details of available electives.

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

Useful Links

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

Program Rules

Elder Conservatorium of Music Undergraduate Program Rules