Course overview
The Associate Degree of Music, nested within the Bachelor of Music, caters for students who wish to develop their technical, artistic and analytical skills.
The course is offered with three strands of specialisation, allowing you to take classes unique to your chosen career path:
Classical: This strand provides musicians with the high-level training in performance, musicianship, ensemble work, musicality and breadth of musical knowledge required for a life in classical music. Students are exposed to a wide range of music across history as well as one-on-one tuition on their instrument with exceptional tutors. Students can continue their journey into the world of classical music.
Contemporary: This strand prepares musicians for a career in the ever-changing world of contemporary music. Artistic, technical, practical and musicianship skills are honed to create a well-rounded musician prepared for the diverse work lives led by industry professionals. Whether students want to pursue their dream as a singer/songwriter or start their own band, this strand will help to take them there.
Jazz: This strand offers multiple experiences in improvisation, ensemble work, arrangement, and performance designed to prepare students for the highly skilled world of jazz musicianship. Students are encouraged to partake in multiple performance opportunities and workshops to help them think on their feet and engage with the dynamics of the jazz ethos.
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Practical experience
Classical music students will join the Excelsia Chamber Orchestra under the direction of an internationally recognised conductor and lecturer. Contemporary and Classical students will also have the opportunity to perform in numerous showcases and concerts in venues across Sydney.
Fees and charges
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Accompanist, band leader, chamber musician, community music facilitator, conductor, music entrepreneur, music arranger, music artist, musician, music performer, music studio teacher, music tutor, session musician, studio and live sound, music teacher.
Majors
Areas of study
Bass, brass, classical music, contemporary music, drums, guitar, keyboard, live audio, orchestra, performance, piano, production audio, small and large music ensemble, strings, vocal, woodwind.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Completion of NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate/overseas equivalent. Other applicants Refer to the Excelsia University College's general admission criteria.
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
- Macquarie ParkNSW