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A Musical Future Options for Studying Music at UWA

Why choose Music at UWA? Music at UWA provides students with the opportunity to: - Become outstanding performers, composers and music educators - Acquire critical and lateral thinking skills - Develop effective written and oral communication skills; - Learn about music from a variety of historical, social and cultural perspectives - Prepare for careers both within and outside the music profession

UWA Music graduates enter a wide range of professions • Orchestral, chamber and solo playing • Education • Journalism • Music therapy • Arts and culture sector

Professional postgraduate courses at UWA Students who take one and/or two majors in Music can pursue a range of professional degrees at postgraduate level: • Audiology • Nursing • Dentistry • Podiatric Medicine • Law • Social Work • Medicine • Teaching

2010 music student achievements Australian National Academy of Music 20% of full scholarship places awarded to recent UWA Music students Australian Youth Orchestra Kiran Phatak (flute), Jessica Armstrong (French horn), Catherine Betts (percussion) Achievements by Composition students Mark Holdsworth – Australian String Quartet National Composer ’ s Forum Daniel Masmanian – Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra ’ s Composer ’ s School Ashlee Clapp – The Devil Down Town (UWA Dramatic Society) ABC Young Performer of the Year Ashley Smith (clarinet) Prime Minister ’ s Asia Endeavour Award Sophie Smith (Beijing University and The China Conservatory)

Options for studying Music at UWA • BA, BPhil(Hons) with two majors in Music — ‘ Music Studies ’ and ‘ Specialist Music Studies ’ — Intensive training with strong practical emphasis • BA, BPhil(Hons) with degree-specific major in Music Studies — ‘ Music Studies ’ with two semesters of 1-to-1 practical tuition — Option for second major from BA, BCom, BDes or BSc • BA, BCom, BDes, BSc or BPhil(Hons) with second major in Music — ‘ Music Studies ’ without 1-on-1 practical tuition • Broadening / ‘ unattached ’ elective units in Music – Academic and practical ensemble options

BA, BPhil(Hons) (Music Studies & Specialist Music Studies) Level one units Practical Studies 1 and 2 Performance or composition lessons Participation in a large ensemble Music Language 1 and 2 Harmony, form and structure, aural Communication Skills in Music Reading, writing and talking about music Popular Music in Global Perspective Exploring world music by focusing on popular musical styles 2 broadening/elective units

BA, BPhil(Hons) (Music Studies & Specialist Music Studies)Level two and three units Practical Music 3 and 4 Music Language 3 Western Art Music 1, 2 and 3 Music in World Cultures - Participation in a world music ensemble Music and Science Music Education in Research & Practice Choice of level 3 electives including: - Practical Music 5 and 6 - Music, Mind and Medicine - Soundscapes of Australia - Music in the Community

Indulge your passion for music Category A broadening units: Popular Music in Global Perspective (level 1) Music in World Cultures* (level 2) Category B broadening units: Most other music units* Music Ensemble units* Enhance your future career through ensemble performance Hone your teamwork and leadership skills Experience cultural diversity Nurture your creative skills and build networks and friendships *entrance to some ensembles/units is subject to prerequisites and/or audition

2012 music ensemble options • ‘ Ensembles for experienced • ‘ Ensembles for all ’ musicians ’ * – Campus Band – Big Band – Djembe Circle – Brass Ensemble – Show Choir – Guitar Circle – Symphony Chorus – Opera Scenes – Renaissance Ensemble – Symphony Orchestra – Wind Orchestra – Winthrop Singers (*entrance to these ensembles is subject to audition)

2012 entry to the School of Music • Audition required for: – BA / BPhil(Hons) (Music Studies and Specialist Music Studies) • AMEB Grade 7 (practical) standard or equivalent BA – BA / BPhil(Hons) (Music Studies) • AMEB Grade 5 (practical) standard or equivalent No audition required for: • – BCom, BDes or BSc with second major in Music Studies – But applicants must be able to read and write music • If unsure about audition requirements then seek further advice from the School of Music

Further information • School of Music website: www.music.uwa.edu.au • Telephone: 6488 3994 • Email: music@uwa.edu.au • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UWAmusic

Thank you for your interest in Music