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Bachelor of Music (Performance)

Performance students take a vocal or instrumental Principal Study through eight semesters. Specialists in jazz take Jazz Performance as their Principal Study. Principal Study is taken together with Chamber Music and Orchestral Studies (for those playing an orchestral instrument) or Jazz Ensemble (for Jazz students), and other performance-related studies. In addition, students take core studies in aural perception, harmony and analysis (jazz music skills for Jazz students), as well as studies in analysis, history and culture, and pedagogy.

Principal study is available in the following areas:

  • Brass: french horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba
  • Early Music: baroque flute, harpsichord, lute, recorder, viola da gamba, baroque trumpet
  • Jazz: bass, brass, drums, guitar, piano, vibraphone, woodwind
  • Organ
  • Percussion
  • Piano and Accompaniment
  • Strings: cello, double bass, guitar, harp, viola, violin
  • Voice (classical)
  • Woodwind: bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone.

Core requirements for graduation with a Bachelor of Music (Performance)

Students must successfully complete 192 credit points and reach the minimum levels of achievement in each core area as outlined in the degree resolutions.

Typical enrolment patterns

The following tables show typical enrolment patterns with the appropriate credit points.

Bachelor of Music (Performance) with Orchestral Instrument as Principal Study

Semester 1

  

Semester 2

  

Semester 3

  

Semester 4

  

Principal Study 1

6

Principal Study 2

6

Principal Study 3

6

Principal Study 4

6

MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1

3

MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2

3

MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3

3

MCGY2005 Aural Perception 4

3

MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1

3

MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2

3

MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3

3

MCGY2011 Harmony and Analysis 4

3

ENSE1618 Orchestral Studies 1

6

ENSE1619 Orchestral Studies 2

6

ENSE2005 Orchestral Studies 3

6

ENSE2016 Orchestral Studies 4

6

Analysis, history & culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history & culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6
 

24

  

24

  

24

  

24

Semester 5

  

Semester 6

  

Semester 7

  

Semester 8

  

Principal Study 5 (Extended)

12

Principal Study 6 (Extended)

12

Principal Study 7 (Extended)

12

Principal Study 8 (Extended)

12

ENSE3017 Orchestral Studies 5

6

ENSE3018 Orchestral Studies 6

6

ENSE4021 Orchestral Studies 7

6

ENSE4022 Orchestral Studies 8

6

CHMB1301 Chamber Music 1

3

CHMB1302 Chamber Music 2

3

CHMB2303 Chamber Music 3

3

CHMB2304 Chamber Music 4 (CPW)

3

Teaching Music/Pedagogy

3

ACCP3611 Recital Preparation or Free Choice

3

Free Choice

3

Recital Preparation or Free Choice

3
 

24

  

24

  

24

  

24
Bachelor of Music (Performance) with Voice as Principal Study

Semester 1

  

Semester 2

  

Semester 3

  

Semester 4

  

VSAO1611 Voice 1

6

VSAO1612 Voice 2

6

VSAO2613 Voice 3

6

VSAO2614 Voice 4

6

MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1

3

MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2

3

MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3

3

MCGY2005 Aural Perception 4

3

MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1

3

MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2

3

MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3

3

MCGY2011 Harmony and Analysis 4

3

Diction Studies 1

3

Diction Studies 2

3

Diction Studies 3

3

Diction Studies 4

3

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

VSAO1017 Vocal Performance Class 1

3

VSAO1018 Vocal Performance Class 2

3

Ensemble or ENSE1015 Choir

3

Ensemble or Choir

3

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6
 

24

  

24

  

24

  

24

Semester 5

  

Semester 6

  

Semester 7

  

Semester 8

  

VSAO3215 Voice 5 (Extended)

12

VSAO3216 Voice 6 (Extended)

12

VSAO4217 Voice 7 (Extended)

12

VSAO4218 Voice 8 (Extended)

12

Diction Studies 5

3

Diction Studies 6

3

Diction Studies 7

3

Diction Studies 8

3

CHMB1301 Chamber Music 1

3

CHMB1302 Chamber Music 2

3

CHMB2303 Chamber Music 3

3

CHMB2304 Chamber Music 4 (CPW)

3

Teaching Music/Pedagogy

3

ACCP3611 Recital Preparation 1 or Free Choice

3

Free Choice

6

Recital Preparation or Free Choice

3

Free Choice

3

Free Choice

3

  

 

Free Choice

3
 

24

  

24

  

24

  

24
Bachelor of Music (Performance) with Non-orchestral instrument as Principal Study

Semester 1

 

Semester 2

 

Semester 3

 

Semester 4

 

Principal Study 1

6

Principal Study 2

6

Principal Study 3

6

Principal Study 4

6

MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1

3

MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2

3

MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3

3

MCGY2005 Aural Perception 4

3

MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1

3

MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2

3

MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3

3

MCGY2011 Harmony and Analysis 4

3

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

Teaching Music/Pedagogy

3

Free Choice

3

Free Choice

3

Free Choice

3

 

24

 

24

 

24

 

24

Semester 5

 

Semester 6

 

Semester 7

 

Semester 8

 

Principal Study 5 (Extended)

12

Principal Study 6 (Extended)

12

Principal Study 7 (Extended)

12

Principal Study 8 (Extended)

12

CHMB1301 Chamber Music 1

3

CHMB1302 Chamber Music 2

3

CHMB2303 Chamber Music 3

3

CHMB2304 Chamber Music 4 (CPW)

3

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

Ensemble

3

Free Choice

6

ACCP3611 Recital Preparation or Free Choice

3

Free Choice

6

Recital Preparation or Free Choice

3
    Free Choice 3     Free Choice 3

 

24

 

24

 

24

 

24
Bachelor of Music (Performance) with Piano as Principal Study

Semester 1

  

Semester 2

  

Semester 3

  

Semester 4

  

KEYB1621 Pianoforte 1

6

KEYB1622 Pianoforte 2

6

KEYB2623 Pianoforte 3

6

KEYB2624 Pianoforte 4

6

MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1

3

MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2

3

MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3

3

MCGY2005 Aural Perception 4

3

MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1

3

MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2

3

MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3

3

MCGY2011 Harmony and Analysis 4

3

ACCP1601 Accompaniment 1

6

ACCP1602 Accompaniment 2

6

ACCP2603 Accompaniment 3

6

ACCP2604 Accompaniment 4

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies (Foundation)

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6

Analysis, history and culture studies

6
 

24

  

24

  

24

  

24

Semester 5

  

Semester 6

  

Semester 7

  

Semester 8

  

KEYB3225 Pianoforte 5 (Extended)

12

KEYB3226 Pianoforte 6 (Extended)

12

KEYB4227 Pianoforte 7 (Extended)

12

KEYB4228 Pianoforte 8 (Extended)

12

CHMB1301 Chamber Music 1

3

CHMB1302 Chamber Music 2

3

CHMB2303 Chamber Music 3

3

CHMB2304 Chamber Music 4 (CPW)

3

Teaching Music/Pedagogy

3

Free Choice

9

Free Choice

9

Free Choice

9
Free Choice 6            
 

24

  

24

  

24

  

24
Bachelor of Music (Performance) with Jazz as Principal Study

Semester 1

  

Semester 2

  

Semester 3

  

Semester 4

  

JAZZ1601 Jazz Performance 1

6

JAZZ1602 Jazz Performance 2

6

JAZZ2603 Jazz Performance 3

6

JAZZ2604 Jazz Performance 4

6

JAZZ1621 Jazz Music Skills 1

6

JAZZ1622 Jazz Music Skills 2

6

JAZZ2623 Jazz Music Skills 3

6

JAZZ2624 Jazz Music Skills 4

6

JAZZ1611 Jazz Ensemble 1

6

JAZZ1612 Jazz Ensemble 2

6

JAZZ2613 Jazz Ensemble 3

6

JAZZ2614 Jazz Ensemble 4

6

JAZZ1021 Jazz History 1

3

JAZZ1022 Jazz History 2

3

JAZZ2018 Jazz History 3

3

JAZZ2019 Jazz History 4

3

JAZZ1006 Jazz Impro 1

3

JAZZ1007 Jazz Impro 2

3

JAZZ2006 Jazz Impro 3

3

JAZZ2007 Jazz Impro 4

3
 

24

  

24

  

24

  

24

Semester 5

  

Semester 6

  

Semester 7

  

Semester 8

  

JAZZ3205 Jazz Performance 5 (Extended)

12

JAZZ3206 Jazz Performance 6 (Extended)

12

JAZZ4207 Jazz Performance 7 (Extended)

12

JAZZ4208 Jazz Performance 8 (Extended)

12

JAZZ3615 Jazz Ensemble 5

6

JAZZ3616 Jazz Ensemble 6

6

JAZZ4617 Jazz Ensemble 7

6

JAZZ4618 Jazz Ensemble 8

6

JAZZ3618 Jazz Analysis: An Introduction

6

JAZZ3631 Music Business Skills or AHC equivalent

6

JAZZ1661 Jazz Pedagogy

3

Free Choice

6
 

 

  

 

Free Choice

3

  

 
 

24

  

24

  

24

  

24
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Course rules

 

Bachelor of Music (Performance)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course and stream title

QH013

Bachelor of Music (Performance)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is normally full time. Part time study may be permitted upon successful application.

3 Admission to candidature

(1)
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
(2)
In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to complete a music skills or jazz aptitude test; and to undertake a practical audition in their nominated instrument or voice. The results of this process will form part of the ranking of applicants.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of units of study for Undergraduate Degrees.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must successfully complete 192 credit points and reach the minimum levels of achievement as set out in the tables below:
(a)
Orchestral Instruments

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

72

Principal Study 1-4, Principal Study 5-8 (Extended) in a chosen instrument

Performance

60

Orchestral Studies 1-8; and

Chamber Music 1-4; or

Continuo 1-4 for early music instruments

Music Skills

24

Harmony and Analysis 1-4 and Aural Perception 1-4

Analysis, History and Culture Studies

24

At least 12 credit points from Foundation units

Teaching Music

3

Can be taken in studio pedagogy or music education units of study

Electives

9

  
(b)
Jazz Instruments

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

72

Jazz Performance 1-4, Jazz Performance 5-8 (Extended)

Performance

60

Jazz Ensemble 1-8; and

Jazz Improvisation 1-4

Music Skills

24

Jazz Music Skills 1-4

Analysis, History and Culture Studies

24

Jazz History 1-4; and

Jazz Analysis: An Introduction

Teaching Music

3

Can be taken in studio pedagogy or music education units of study

Electives

9

  
(c)
Non-orchestral Instruments

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

72

Principal Study 1-4, Principal Study 5-8 (Extended) in a chosen instrument

Performance

36

Chamber Music  1-4; and

24 credit points of Ensemble or Accompaniment units

Music Skills

24

Harmony and Analysis 1-4 and Aural Perception 1-4

Analysis, History and Culture Studies

24

At least 12 credit points from Foundation units

Teaching Music

3

Can be taken in studio pedagogy or music education units of study

Electives

33

  
(d)
Voice

Area of Study

Credit Points

Minimum level of achievement

Principal Study

72

Voice Principal Study 1- 4, Voice Principal Study 5-8 (Extended)

Performance

48

Chamber Music 1- 4; Vocal Performance Class 1-2;

24 credit points of Diction units; and

6 credit points of Ensemble units

Music Skills

24

Harmony and Analysis 1-4 and Aural Perception 1-4

Analysis, History and Culture Studies

24

At least 12 credit points from Foundation units

Teaching Music

3

Can be taken in studio pedagogy or music education units of study

Electives

21

  

5 Principal Studies

(1)
The principal studies available are:
(a)
Brass
(b)
Early Music
(c)
Jazz Studies
(d)
Keyboard
(e)
Percussion
(f)
Strings
(g)
Voice (classical)
(h)
Woodwind

6 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to students who complete an alternative set of units of study in the final year of the program. Admission to the honours program is by permission of the program coordinator after the completion of 144 credit points of study including the prerequisites for Performance Honours A as set out in the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Handbook. Candidates for admission normally require a WAM of at least 65 in second and third year units of study, and a mark of at least 75 in Principal Study 4 and 6.
(2)
To qualify for the honours degree, candidates must complete 192 credit points including 48 credit points of Honours units in Performance.

7 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) is awarded in the grades of either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and a single result is provided as an aggregated mark based on the Honours units of study the student has completed.
(2)
A candidate who does not meet the requirements for the award of honours and who otherwise has completed the requirements of the Bachelor of Music (Performance) shall graduate with the pass degree.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.