Performance Core Units
Subject tables
The following list of units of study make up the core requirements (apart from Principal Study) for all the undergraduate programs. Many of these units of study can also be taken as electives.
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Performance including Chamber Music and Ensembles |
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Chamber Music |
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| All students are required to attend the course meeting at the start of each semester and then sign up for chamber music groups through the Chamber Music sign-up site at http://webapps.ucc.usyd.edu.au/conservatorium/index.php. Students will receive assistance and approval from unit Chamber Music Coordinators to find groups. Students must complete a minimum of four compulsory semesters of chamber music, but may complete up to eight semesters in chamber music (with unit permission). Piano students take the alternative Accompaniment units in their first two years. Students from the Vocal Unit may enrol in Choral Ensemble in lieu of Chamber Music for a maximum of two semesters. Each student also completes one semester of Composer Performer Workshop in Chamber Music 4 either as an individual or as a group. This counts as one of the compulsory four semesters of chamber music required of all Bachelor of Music and Diploma students. Chamber Music in this context is defined as a group of 3-10 musicians, performing without a conductor. In rare circumstances large or complicated works of chamber music may be conducted by a tutor or conductor nominated by the Chair of Conducting. Combinations outside these guidelines will only be acceptable under certain conditions. In accordance with this definition, participation in other larger ensembles within the Conservatorium will not be regarded as an acceptable alternative to Chamber Music. Students are assigned a Principal Tutor who will advise of appropriate works for each level and coach the ensemble through the semester. Each group is required to attend six 1-hour tutorials per semester and unit seminars as indicated in the course handout. Groups must be available to rehearse and have tutorials on Monday mornings between 9-11am and be available for their performance exam in Special Project Week. | |||
| CHMB1301 Chamber Music 1 |
3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| CHMB1302 Chamber Music 2 |
3 | P CHMB1301 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHMB2303 Chamber Music 3 |
3 | P ENSE1007 or CHMB1302 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHMB2304 Chamber Music 4 (CPW) |
3 | P ENSE2002 or CHMB2303 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Composer Performer Workshop |
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| CMPN3000 Composer Performer Workshop 1 |
3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| CMPN3001 Composer Performer Workshop 2 |
3 | P CMPN3000 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CMPN4000 Composer Performer Workshop 3 |
3 | P CMPN3001 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CMPN4001 Composer Performer Workshop 4 |
3 | P CMPN4000 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Continuo |
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| EMUS1671 Continuo 1 |
3 | A Standard 17th - and 18th century repertoire and harmony. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| EMUS1672 Continuo 2 |
3 | P EMUS1671 It is strongly advised that all bass continuo instrumentalists (harpsichordists, organists, fortepianists, lutenists, harpists and so on) take this Unit of Study with Principal Study 2. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| EMUS2673 Continuo 3 |
3 | P EMUS1672 It is strongly advised that all bass continuo instrumentalists (harpsichordists, organists, fortepianists, lutenists, harpists and so on) take this Unit of Study with Principal Study 5. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| EMUS2674 Continuo 4 |
3 | P EMUS2673 It is strongly advised that all bass continuo instrumentalists (harpsichordists, organists, fortepianists, lutenists, harpists and so on) take this Unit of Study with Principal Study 6. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Jazz Ensemble |
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| JAZZ1611 Jazz Ensemble 1 |
6 | C JAZZ1601 Jazz students must attend the Large Ensemble auditions for placement in one of the large ensembles; Non-jazz students can apply to the Chair of Jazz Unit to audition for entry to either the Large or Small Jazz Ensemble 1-8 electives. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ1612 Jazz Ensemble 2 |
6 | P JAZZ1611 C JAZZ1602 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2613 Jazz Ensemble 3 |
6 | P JAZZ1612 C JAZZ2603 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2614 Jazz Ensemble 4 |
6 | P JAZZ2613 C JAZZ2604 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ3615 Jazz Ensemble 5 |
6 | P JAZZ2614 C JAZZ3605 or JAZZ3205 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ3616 Jazz Ensemble 6 |
6 | P JAZZ3615 C JAZZ3606 or JAZZ3206 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ4617 Jazz Ensemble 7 |
6 | P JAZZ3616 C JAZZ4207 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ4618 Jazz Ensemble 8 |
6 | P JAZZ4617 C JAZZ4208 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Jazz Improvisation |
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| JAZZ1006 Jazz Improvisation 1 |
3 | C JAZZ1601 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ1007 Jazz Improvisation 2 |
3 | P JAZZ1006 C JAZZ1602 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2006 Jazz Improvisation 3 |
3 | P JAZZ1007 C JAZZ2603 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2007 Jazz Improvisation 4 |
3 | P JAZZ2006 C JAZZ2604 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera Ensemble |
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| VSAO2048 Opera Ensemble 4 |
3 | P VSAO2047 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3047 Opera Ensemble 5 |
3 | P VSAO2048 |
Semester 1 |
| VSAO3048 Opera Ensemble 6 |
3 | P VSAO3047 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera Movement & Production |
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| VSAO2634 Movement and Production 4 |
6 | P VSAO2633 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3635 Movement and Production 5 |
6 | P VSAO2634 |
Semester 1 |
| VSAO3636 Movement and Production 6 |
6 | P VSAO3635 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera Repertoire |
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| VSAO3012 Opera Repertoire 4 |
3 | P VSAO2015 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3313 Opera Repertoire 5 |
3 | P VSAO3012 |
Semester 1 |
| VSAO3314 Opera Repertoire 6 |
3 | P VSAO3313 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera and Vocal Diction |
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| VSAO1008 Italian Diction for Singers 1 |
3 | Semester 1 |
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| VSAO1009 German Diction for Singers 1 |
3 | Semester 2 |
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| VSAO2028 French and Italian Diction for Singers 2 |
3 | P VSAO1009 and VSAO1008 |
Semester 1 |
| VSAO2029 German Diction for Singers 2 |
3 | P VSAO1008 and VSAO1009 |
Semester 2 |
| VSAO3645 Diction for Performance 1 |
3 | P VSAO2028 and VSAO2029 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3646 Diction for Performance 2 |
3 | P VSAO3645 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO4647 Diction for Performance 3 |
3 | P VSAO3646 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO4648 Diction for Performance 4 |
3 | P VSAO4647 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2624 Opera Diction 4 |
6 | P VSAO2623 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3625 Opera Diction 5 |
6 | P VSAO2624 |
Semester 1 |
| VSAO3626 Opera Diction 6 |
6 | P VSAO3625 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Orchestral Studies |
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| The purpose of Orchestral Studies is to develop the entire range of skills which musicians must possess to prepare them to be a member of a professional orchestral ensemble. All students enrolled in Orchestral Studies will participate in at least two performance projects per semester, supported by a development program of weekly instruction in all aspects of orchestral playing. Ensembles in which students may gain Orchestral Studies credit include Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Modern Music Ensemble, Early Music Ensemble, and Wind Symphony. Other projects can sometimes be used to count for Orchestral Studies credit. The objectives of Orchestral Studies are to develop: Teamwork, a thorough knowledge of orchestral style and practice, ensemble intonation, the ability to concentrate and play with commitment, and the ability to work with a conductor and interpret gesture. Assessment is based on all aspects of preparation, participation, and performance in the ensemble. For administrative arrangements contact the Manager, Orchestral and Conducted Ensembles. | |||
| ENSE1618 Orchestral Studies 1 |
6 |
Concurrent enrolment in Principal Study 1 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE1619 Orchestral Studies 2 |
6 | P ENSE1618 Concurrent enrolment in Principal Study 2 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE2005 Orchestral Studies 3 |
6 | P ENSE1619 Concurrent enrolment in Principal Study 3 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE2016 Orchestral Studies 4 |
6 | P ENSE2005 Concurrent enrolment in Principal Study 4 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE3017 Orchestral Studies 5 |
6 | P ENSE2016 Concurrent enrolment in Principal Study 5 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE3018 Orchestral Studies 6 |
6 | P ENSE3017 Concurrent enrolment in Principal Study 6 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE4021 Orchestral Studies 7 |
6 | P ENSE3018 Concurrent enrolment in Principal Study 7 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE4022 Orchestral Studies 8 |
6 | P ENSE4021 Concurrent enrolment in Principal Study 8 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Organ Resources |
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| ORGN1008 Organ Resources 1 |
3 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN1009 Organ Resources 2 |
3 | P ORGN1008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN2008 Organ Resources 3 |
3 | P ORGN1009 Organ Resources 2 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN2009 Organ Resources 4 |
3 | P ORGN2008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN3008 Organ Resources 5 |
3 | P ORGN2009 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN3003 Organ Resources 6 |
3 | P ORGN3008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN4009 Organ Resources 7 |
3 | P ORGN3003 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN4010 Organ Resources 8 |
3 | P ORGN4009 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Vocal Performance Class |
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| VSAO1017 Vocal Performance Class 1 |
3 |
Students enrolled in Principal Study (Extended) units may not concurrently enrol in unit specific performance classes. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO1018 Vocal Performance Class 2 |
3 | P VSAO1017 Students enrolled in Principal Study (Extended) units may not concurrently enrol in unit specific performance classes. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |