Master of Music Studies (Performance)
Advanced performance training for musicians aiming for elite careers in orchestral, solo, jazz, and contemporary music.
Best for:Best for accomplished musicians with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, seeking to advance their performance skills for professional careers in orchestral, solo, jazz, or contemporary music.
Overview
The Master of Music Studies (Performance) at the University of Sydney offers rigorous training in performance technique across orchestral, solo, early music, jazz, and contemporary genres. Designed for musicians seeking to refine their skills for high-level professional careers, this course emphasizes mastery through practical performance and artistic communication. Students engage in specialized training tailored to their instrument or vocal focus, preparing them for competitive performance environments. The program blends technical expertise with artistic expression, ensuring graduates are well-equipped for leadership roles in the performance industry.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine advanced performance techniques tailored to your instrument or voice.
- Engage in regular performances in orchestral, solo, jazz, and contemporary music settings.
- Collaborate with peers and faculty in ensemble and chamber music contexts.
- Participate in masterclasses and workshops led by industry professionals.
- Present original or prepared performances as part of course requirements.
- Develop artistic interpretation and communication skills for diverse musical genres.
Requirements
Degree required: A master’s degree in an appropriate music discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, OR a bachelor’s degree with a credit average or an honours bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney in an appropriate discipline, OR an equivalent qualification in music performance, OR completion of an embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, OR successful completion of an audition.
Language: English proficiency (if applicable, though not explicitly stated in requirements).
Instruction: English
- Proven musical performance skills at an advanced level.
- Experience in orchestral, solo, jazz, or contemporary music genres.
- Ability to meet audition requirements for admission.
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Audition required for admission.
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Applicants must submit an application through the University of Sydney’s official portal, including academic transcripts, audition recordings or in-person audition details, and any additional materials as specified by the Conservatorium.
- Academic transcripts (bachelor’s or master’s degree)
- Audition recording or confirmation of in-person audition
- Statement of purpose or artistic intent (if required)
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
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