Through AIM's Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) Degree of individual lessons, master classes, performance practice, small and large ensembles, theory, history and aural training, students are given an education which focuses on transforming raw talent into intellectual, musical & artistic excellence.
Playing Opportunities (build your performance hours)
- A weekly master class and a one-hour individual lesson
- Access to work with a pianist on a weekly basis
- Two-hour weekly concert practice
- Two-hours of performance studies each week
- Guaranteed position in one of the SYO orchestras
- Weekly Chamber Music
- Opportunities to perform at the AGNSW, St Andrews, AIM and Showcase events
Elective Choices (customised education)
Develop your creativity and customise your education by choosing electives from other streams
Flexible Learning (build a portfolio of skills)
Create working opportunities in performance, teaching, publishing & sessioning.
Interactive and diverse student atmosphere (network building)
A range of talented musicians and genres to create and perform with on a regular basis.
Professional ‘working’ staff (professional mentoring)
Recognised industry staff who are practicing musicians & industry leaders in their own right.
Direct entry to post-graduate teaching qualification
As an AIM Classical student you will have the opportunity to gain direct entry into the Australian Catholic University Masters and Graduate teaching studies. This means that after completing your degree at AIM and further study at ACU, you will be a qualified High School Music Teacher.
Overall advantage
Once you have successfully completed your degree at AIM, you will be well equipped to pursue your musical and creative ambitions in the classical arena, from performance to teaching. You will be more employable than your competitors by having a diverse portfolio of musical skills. You will be able to create your own creative and business opportunities.
