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 sign up for chamber music groups after they enrol 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. 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 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, as prescribed by the Accompaniment and Chamber Music Unit. 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. It is expected that students prepare and rehearse to professional standards of performance. | |||
| 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 |
| CMPN3635 Writing Music for the Moving Image |
6 | P MUED1002 or MUSC2653 or MUED4002 |
Semester 1 |
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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| VSAO1047 Opera Ensemble 1 |
3 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO1048 Opera Ensemble 2 |
3 | P VSAO1047 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2047 Opera Ensemble 3 |
3 | P VSAO1048 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2048 Opera Ensemble 4 |
3 | P VSAO2047 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3047 Opera Ensemble 5 |
3 | P VSAO2048 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3048 Opera Ensemble 6 |
3 | P VSAO3047 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera Movement & Production |
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| VSAO1631 Movement and Production 1 |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO1632 Movement and Production 2 |
6 | P VSAO1631 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2633 Movement and Production 3 |
6 | P VSAO1632 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2634 Movement and Production 4 |
6 | P VSAO2633 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3635 Movement and Production 5 |
6 | P VSAO2634 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3636 Movement and Production 6 |
6 | P VSAO3635 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera Repertoire |
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| VSAO1016 Opera Repertoire 1 |
3 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2014 Opera Repertoire 2 |
3 | P VSAO1016 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2015 Opera Repertoire 3 |
3 | P VSAO2014 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3012 Opera Repertoire 4 |
3 | P VSAO2015 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3313 Opera Repertoire 5 |
3 | P VSAO3012 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 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 |
| VSAO1621 Opera Diction 1 |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO1622 Opera Diction 2 |
6 | P VSAO1621 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2623 Opera Diction 3 |
6 | P VSAO1622 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2624 Opera Diction 4 |
6 | P VSAO2623 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3625 Opera Diction 5 |
6 | P VSAO2624 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 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 must participate in two performance projects per semester. Students will receive weekly training/instruction in all aspects of orchestral playing. This includes participating in weekly repertoire sessions in the Symphony Orchestra or, in other training ensembles and groups such as the Chamber Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Early Music Ensemble, Modern Music Ensemble, Saxophone Orchestra and Brass Ensemble. Students are assigned to ensembles by audition and through unit recommendation. The objectives of Orchestral Studies is to develop a thorough knowledge of orchestral performing styles and practices; the ability to play precisely rhythmically, and in tune with an ensemble; the ability to concentrate and play with commitment; teamwork; the ability to work with a conductor and interpret gestures. Assessment is based on all aspects of participation in the orchestral ensemble (assessed by the ensemble director/coordinator and other involved faculty), in weekly classes. Assessment criteria are: level of preparation, actual performance in the ensemble, commitment, concentration, and teamwork. For administrative arrangements contact the Manager, Orchestral and Conducted Ensembles. | |||
| ENSE1618 Orchestral Studies 1 |
6 |
Subject to be completed with an appropriate Orchestral Principal Study |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE1619 Orchestral Studies 2 |
6 | P ENSE1618 Subject to be completed with an appropriate Orchestral Principal Study |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE2005 Orchestral Studies 3 |
6 | P ENSE1619 Subject to be completed with an appropriate Orchestral Principal Study |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE2016 Orchestral Studies 4 |
6 | P ENSE2005 Subject to be completed with an appropriate Orchestral Principal Study |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE3017 Orchestral Studies 5 |
6 | P ENSE2016 Subject to be completed with an appropriate Orchestral Principal Study |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE3018 Orchestral Studies 6 |
6 | P ENSE3017 Subject to be completed with an appropriate Orchestral Principal Study |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE4021 Orchestral Studies 7 |
6 | P ENSE3018 Subject to be completed with an appropriate Orchestral Principal Study |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE4022 Orchestral Studies 8 |
6 | P ENSE4021 Subject to be completed with an appropriate Orchestral Principal Study |
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 |