INTRODUCTION

Students studying to become secondary school music specialists may enrol in a four year preservice Bachelor of Education (Music Education). The first two years of this award are studied in the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and years three and four within the School of Education.

At present, this award is available only as a pass degree. Students may major in Classical Music.  In Classical Music, students select Instrumental/Composition Studies, Keyboard, or Vocal Studies.

STUDY MODE

It is not envisaged that this course will be offered in the part-time mode, but there will be provision for students attending other institutions to be included in the practical experiences within the course such as orchestral performances and associated activities.

AUDITION AND INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS

Prospective students must apply to the Academy Admissions Officer to arrange for auditions and interviews which are normally held in November-December. Applicants are assessed on the following criteria:

(i) successful completion of a practical test on the applicant’s chosen instrument or in voice;

(ii) successful completion of the Australian Test for Advanced Musical Studies (ATAMS). (No preparation or coaching is necessary for this test).

Suggested level of performance: AMEB Grade VII Practical and Grade VI Theory (or equivalent).

Information on audition requirements and procedures is available from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

CLASSICAL MAJOR

Three streams are available:

• Instrumental/Composition

• Keyboard

• Vocal

Keyboard Stream

Course Code G10