Program Overview
The Diploma of Music at Sydney Conservatorium provides vocational music skills training in a primary study area. Students develop their performance, composition, or music technology abilities while also gaining a solid foundation in musical analysis and history. The program aims to equip aspiring musicians with the skills and knowledge necessary for a professional career in various music-related fields. Graduates enjoy access to world-class facilities and mentorship from renowned experts in the industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program will provide you with vocational training in music skills in a principal study area, as well as the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in either performance, contemporary studies, digital and music technology skills or composition options depending on your specialisation. This program is suited to students aspiring to a professional career in music performance or in music technology. Principal Studies are available in:
- Composition
- Composition for Creative Industries
- Contemporary Music Practice
- Digital Music and Media
- Historical Performance
- Jazz Performance
- Non-orchestral Instrument Performance
- Orchestral Instrument Performance
- Voice (classical) performance In addition to weekly classes/lessons in your principal study area or program, you will complete three semesters of music skills, some analysis and music history studies as well as either performance, contemporary studies, digital and music technology skills or composition options depending on your specialisation.
Careers:
Graduates of the Diploma of Music are broadly educated musicians able to apply their knowledge, skills and attitudes creatively and flexibly in a variety of music and music-related professions such as:
- Artist agent
- Arts administrator
- Chamber/orchestral musician
- Orchestra manager
- Concert manager
- Concert soloist
- Contemporary musician
- Ethnomusicologist
- Event producer
- Festival or venue manager
- Jazz musician
- Music producer
- Musicologist
- Piano accompanist You will enjoy a range of choices in your degree progression and flexible study options, with the choice to complement your degree with a specialisation of your choice from the university’s shared pool of majors and minors. We offer mentoring by industry leaders in your chosen field, helping you create strong foundations for your career. Apply for a wide variety of merit and equity scholarships worth $1.5 million annually. Students commencing in semester 2 will be restricted to the following study areas:
- Orchestral performance
- Non-orchestral performance (Classical piano; Collaborative piano; Classical guitar; Organ; Classical saxophone)
- Historical Performance
- Non-western music
- Drum set
- Secondary or tertiary qualification:
- A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.
- Alternatively, applicants may be granted admission on the basis of having successfully undertaken tertiary studies in music at or above Diploma level to the equivalent of at least one year of study.
- Audition: This course requires you to pass the audition requirement.
