Bachelor of Music Education B.Music Ed

2009

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:  Bruch Hancock, BE
• Keyboard:  Lucinda Collins, BMus(Hons), ARCM
• Music Technology:  Stephen Whittington, BMus(Hons)
• Percussion:  Jim Bailey
• Strings:  Keith Crellin OAM, BMus, GradDipMus
• Voice:  Keith Hempton, BA(Hons) (Syd)
• Woodwind:  Elizabeth Koch OAM, BMus(Hons), MMus 

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:	Solo Performance; OR, AMEB Grade 6-7 Practical and Musicianship; OR, AMEB Grade 5 Theory.
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324081 Apply through SATAC 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

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

Useful Links

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

Program Rules

Elder Conservatorium of Music Undergraduate Program Rules