Master of Music Studies (Performance)

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.