Master of Music Studies in Performance

This course will provide you with a command of relevant performance technique and the ability to communicate through musical performance, including orchestral and solo instruments, early music, jazz and contemporary music.
Aimed at those seeking to enhance their mastery in music performance, this qualification will provide you with a command of relevant performance technique and the ability to communicate through musical performance.
You will study 4-5 units of study (subjects) in each semester, including one unit per semester in your principal study. Students are required to complete MCGY5610 Research Skills for Music Performance as part of their first year.
In the second and third semesters, you will have the opportunity to complete a dissertation or other elective seminars which relate to your specific area of study.
You will also complete two recitals, participate in conducted ensembles and chamber groups, and attend all required seminars.
The required units of study for this award indicate the practical focus placed on performance as both a soloist and member of a musical ensemble.
The candidature culminates in a 50 minute public recital.

Admission requires:

a master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music; or

a pass bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or

an award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium; or

completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification; and

successful completion of an audition.

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, and according to the admissions criteria.

Applicants who do not have a recognised tertiary award but who demonstrate an equivalent musical ability and maturity at the audition and interview, and who can show considerable performing experience may be admitted.

IELTS score: A minimum result of 6.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band

TOEFL - IBT score: A minimum result of 73 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing

Pearsons Test of English: A minimum result of 54 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band