School of Music - School of Music

Sydney Symphony Orchestra MASTERCLASS PROGRAM

Register now to participate in and/or observe masterclasses offered by members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra on 23 May. Classes will be offered in: Strings, Woodwind, Brass, Percussion and Conducting.

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Performance Development Allowance and Teaching Fellows

In 2013, ANU School of Music students majoring in performance will be able to obtain one-to-one instrumental and voice instruction via a Performance Development Allowance, and choose from an approved list of Performance Teaching Fellows.

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Laura van Rijn announced a 2013 Sydney Symphony Fellow

Congratulations to ANU PhD candidate and flautist Laura van Rijn who has been announced as a 2013 Sydney Symphony Fellow. The Fellowship is Australia’s leading vocational training program for orchestral technique, musicianship and chamber music.

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Leonard hits a high note with guitar commission

Congratulations to third-year music and science student Leonard Weiss on winning one of two Canberra Classical Guitar Society commissions. The commission to compose an original piece for the Society's guitar orchestra comes with $1,000 prize money.

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Doctoral researcher inspires new work by composer Larry Sitsky

Professor Larry Sitsky’s new work Six Epigrams for guitar which illustrates the staccato-harmonic duotone technique invented by Le Tuyen Nguyen, Teaching Fellow and Doctor of Philosophy candidate at the ANU School of Music.

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Rachael Thoms Achieves success at Cowra Eisteddfod

Congratulations to Rachael Thoms, lyric coloratura soprano and jazz vocalist, as well as Educational Coordinator in the School of Music, who has won the Open Section of the Patricia Fagan OPERATIC ARIA Finals CHAMPIONSHIP at the Cowra Eisteddfod.

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Welcome from the
Head of School

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Shaping the future of music training and performance

ANU School of Music has a proud and rich history. It was the first purpose-built music school facility in Australia and for more than 45 years, the school has played a central role in the cultural life of Canberra and our region. Today the School is again at the forefront in shaping the future of music training and performance in Australia. From 2013, the School will deliver a new model of music education which supports the vocational and professional needs of students as well as enabling them to better understand music in its broader social and cultural context.

New offerings in the Bachelor of Music

In 2013, the ANU Bachelor of Music will have a range of new and exciting opportunities that will allow you to explore your passion for music and develop professional skills for a broad range of careers.

Choice and flexibility

This degree is all about choice and supported by three core majors of study: Music Performance, Creative and Professional Practice, and Music Inquiry.

Easily combined

Broaden your horizons by combining music with another degree.

Career focused

Flexible study options will help open doors to a wide variety of musical career connections in the wider arts community and beyond.

Multiple entry pathways

Entry to the degree is via Year 12 results (ATAR). Talented students who may have had limited access to formal musical training before University are welcome to apply.

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