Why choose the BMus at Melbourne?
Melbourne's Faculty of Music is a well-established institution, and enjoys a fine international reputation. We attract a high caliber of students and boast outstanding graduates with careers in performance, composition, music therapy and musicology. The Faculty's international standing is highlighted by our music-specific exchange agreements which benchmark us with some of the most prestigious music schools worldwide. Our partner institutions include Graz Conservatory, Austria, Chicago College of Performing Arts, USA, Royal Holloway, UK and Sibelius Academy, Finland.
We offer the opportunity to study with, and be inspired by, some of the most talented musicians in this part of the world, as well as renowned research scholars. Our internationally recognised staff include Professors Ian Holtham (Head of Keyboard and Practical Studies), John Hopkins, Barry Tuckwell, Nelli Shkolnikova and Associate Professors Ronald Farren-Price, Stephen McIntyre and Richard Gill. The Bachelor of Music is a highly flexible course, able to be tailored to match the interests, skills and needs of a diverse student body. We have comprehensive practical, ensemble and chamber music programs, and play an important part in the concert life of the city of Melbourne, giving you many opportunities to contribute to the rich musical tapestry of the city.
BMus students receive a great deal of individual attention and support throughout their degree. before commencing the course, all students attend a personal interview with the Dean and the head of their instrument group, they receive regular one-to-one tuition and have a high level of access to staff for course advice and planning, and for referral to the many services offered by the University.
At the end of your course, you can expect to have experienced 'real-world' performance conditions and to have established relationships and networks that will last a lifetime.