| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Music Studies (Performance) program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music equips students with exceptional performance capabilities and communication skills in various areas of music, from orchestral and solo instruments to early music, jazz, and contemporary music. Graduates are prepared for successful careers as soloists, chamber musicians, and orchestral/ensemble players, benefiting from mentorship with industry leaders and world-class facilities in the heart of Sydney's cultural precinct.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course will provide you with a command of relevant performance technique and the ability to communicate through musical performance, including orchestral and solo instruments, early music, jazz and contemporary music. This degree is aimed at musicians who wish to enhance their mastery in music performance, in preparation for a career at the highest levels of the performance industry.
Outline:
You will choose a principal study in voice, orchestral and solo instruments, early music, jazz and contemporary music practice. This degree provides ample opportunity to perform as both a soloist and as a member of a musical ensemble. Throughout the course you will present recitals, participate in seminars, conducted ensembles and chamber groups, culminating in a public performance in your final semester. This degree will also allow you to extend your theoretical knowledge and research skills, and tailor your learning through a range of elective subjects, seminars, workshops and internships. Throughout your studies you'll have the opportunity to create, collaborate, perform, record and tour among our talented and passionate community. We offer mentoring by industry leaders in your chosen field, helping you create strong foundations for your career.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Music Studies (Performance) reach the levels of excellence demanded by the music profession. You will graduate prepared for a career as a performing soloist, chamber musician and orchestral/ensemble player.
Other:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music has the best facilities to study music in the Asia-Pacific region. Close to the Sydney Opera House and surrounded by the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Conservatorium is located at the heart of Sydney’s cultural precinct. 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. Apply for a wide variety of merit and equity scholarships worth $1.5 million annually.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
- Option 1: Master's degree in an appropriate discipline, as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
- Option 2: Pass Bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an Honours Bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline, as determined by the Conservatorium.
- Option 3: Award of Graduate Diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline, as determined by the Conservatorium.
- Option 4: Completion of the requirements of the embedded Graduate Diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
- And: Successful completion of an audition.
- Additional Considerations:
- Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, and according to the admissions criteria.
- You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us.
- Specific requirements will depend on your individual circumstances. You should consult the "English language requirements" section of the website.
