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This course is a comprehensive program of technical skills, musical knowledge and performance experiences. As a Classical Performance major you will have training in music industry knowledge and skills that will prepare you for your career. You will work with specialist staff and have access to a range of quality facilities for live performance, studio recording and music production.
Duration
Conducted over 4 semesters trimesters of full time study, the Diploma is designed to develop skills in all areas of classical performance, including major study, ensemble, theory and period specific performance studies. ensemble work, individual tuition, theory and genre specific performance studies.
*A Diploma also provides a pathway to a Bachelor of Music
For the first 2 Trimesters, Diploma students receive specialist units of study. In semesters 3 and 4, Diploma students continue their study as per Bachelor 1 and 2. (see ‘Bachelor of Music’ for more details)
Instrumental Major (Diploma 1 and 2)
Instrumental Major provides a 45 minute one on one tuition on the student’s chosen instrument PLUS a weekly Masterclass.
Performance Studies
A weekly 2 hour period specific performance studies class and a weekly 2 hour concert practice that is run in a formal setting reflecting work being undertaken in Instrumental Study.
Musicianship
All students undertake academic studies at the Australian Institute of Music. These units are comprised of Musicianship, Keyboard Harmony and Aural, helping students develop skills relevant to Classical Performance.
Ensemble
The Classical ensemble units provide students with practical experience in the rehearsal, study and performance of ensemble music, including but not limited to chamber, guitar and vocal ensemble repertoire. Students will develop the fundamental skills required when performing with other musicians and explore interpretive and collaborative skills in a relatively independent setting. Throughout the course emphasis will be placed on the progressive development of skills such as accuracy of pitch and rhythm, effective phrasing, articulation, projection, vocal technique, tempo and balance.
The more you perform, the more you perform: The Institute prides itself on the number and and quality of performance opportunities that it provides its students. Our students regularly perform in front of staff, peers, industry reps and the general public in weekly performance classes, ensemble nights, graduating recitals and our ‘Soulfood’ concert series. Highlight performances from these events are included in annual showcase concerts.
Undergraduate Awards:
Diploma of Music
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music, Honours
Post Graduate Awards:
Graduate Certificate in Music
Graduate Diploma of Music
Master of Music
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