The following streams are available:

• Creative Technologies
• Jazz
   Composition and Arrangement
   Performance
   Vocal

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Music degree provides a program of study for those seeking employment as professional musicians in the field of Jazz and Creative Technologies.  Tuition is given in solo and ensemble work, aural training, theoretical and historical studies, and also elective units.

This degree is unique in Western Australia because it offers students the opportunity to experience many styles of performance and composition or to specialise in Jazz performance, and to concentrate on Aural Training.  The Creative Technologies stream is a genre neutral program designed to introduce students to the use of technology in all aspects of music, from composition to production.

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: successful completion of a practical test on the applicant’s chosen instrument or in voice.

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.

Jazz

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Music (Jazz) is a three year undergraduate degree program with an additional Honours year subject to invitation only.  The undergraduate program is designed to prepare the student for a performance and/or composition career in jazz.

Students will be expected to achieve a 65% grade point average in the seminal units (Principal Study, Improvisation and Ensemble) over the first two years of study to progress to the third year of the undergraduate degree.

Maximum flexibility has been retained whereby students may choose to audition for the Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) at the end of the second year in the jazz stream and grade point averages will not apply in this case.

The Associate Degree qualification is available at the end of second year for students choosing not to continue their studies in the Bachelor of Music (Jazz) program or the Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) option.  The Honours year will be awarded as a first, second or third class honours and can be offered to both Performance, and Composition and Arranging Majors based on progress throughout the three year undergraduate degree.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Three streams are available:

• Composition and Arrangement
• Performance
• Vocal

Vocal Stream

Course Code B57