Bachelor of Music (Performance)

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Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code	Course and stream title
BPMUPERF-01	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 Historical Performance 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	24 credit points in language studies; and 24 credit points in 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)

Historical Performance

(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 require a WAM of at least 75 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, 2016 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2016 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.

(2)

Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2016 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, 2021. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

University of Sydney Handbooks - 2016 Archive

The University of Sydney - Sydney Conservatorium of Music Handbook 2016

Bachelor of Music (Performance)