Open Day 2007 - Bachelor of Music
Sunday 19 August 2007
Come and visit the Faculty of Music and experience the diversity and excitement of one of the oldest and largest music schools in Australia.
The Dean will present important information about studying at the Faculty at 11.30am and again at 2pm in the Agar Theatre. Also, make sure not to miss the information sessions for each of the different instrument groups.
Be entertained and informed by the many performances, master classes and interactive demonstrations that will be held throughout the day.
General information will be available all day in the Tallis Wing where you’ll also have the opportunity to speak with Faculty staff. The Music Student’s Society will run guided tours of the Faculty facilities.
Download Music Open Day brochure [PDF, 190kb, 2 pages]
Time(s) |
Activity |
Location |
Map Ref |
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Start |
All Day |
Course Advice & Admissions Info Discover the study options that Bachelor of Music offers you. Ask questions about Access Melbourne, scholarships, fees, University Square international student pathways and other general course information. |
Melbourne Model Marquee, |
P15 |
General |
11:30am–12noon & 2pm–2:30pm to Bldg |
DEAN’S INFORMATION SESSION The Dean, Professor Catherine Falk, presents important information about the Bachelor of Music and studying at the Faculty. Not be missed. |
Agar Theatre, grd flr, Zoology Bldg |
G12 |
All Day |
General Information Meet Faculty staff who can answer your questions and provide brochures and printed information about the Faculty’s degree programs. Don’t forget to pick up your audition application form. |
Tallis Wing, grd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 | |
Your instrument |
10:30am–11am |
Info session–WOODWIND If you play a woodwind instrument, make sure you attend. Information about lessons, teachers, repertoire, performance opportunities and much more. Presented by Ms Mardi McSullea, Head of Woodwind. |
Heinze Room, 2nd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 |
11am–11:30am |
Info session–VOICE Vocalists, make sure to be here. Information about lessons, teachers, repertoire, performance opportunities and much more. Presented by Brian Hansford, Acting Head of Voice. |
Heinze Room, 2nd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 | |
12:30pm–1pm |
Info session–GUITAR If you play guitar, be sure to come to this. Information about lessons, teachers, repertoire, performance opportunities and much more. Presented Parade by Mr Ken Murray and Mr Ian Godfrey. |
Early Music Studio, 27 Royal |
H11 | |
1:30pm–2pm |
Info session–PERCUSSION Percussionists, this one’s for you. Information about lessons, teachers, repertoire, performance opportunities and much more. Presented by Mr Rob Cossom, Coordinator of Percussion. |
Percussion Room, grd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) Rear of Melba Hall via Courtyard |
H11 | |
1:30pm–2pm |
Info session–KEYBOARD A must for piano, organ and harpsichord players. Information about lessons, teachers, repertoire, performance opportunities and much more. Presented by Dr Mark McGee, Lecturer in Keyboard. |
Heinze Room, 2nd flr, (Conservatorium of Music) Music |
H11 | |
2:30pm–3pm |
Info session–BRASS All the information a brass player needs. Includes a student performance, commencing at 2.00pm. Presented by Mr Geoff Collinson, Head of Brass. |
Heinze Room, 2nd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 | |
3:30pm–4pm |
Info session–STRINGS If you play a string instrument, be sure to come along. Information about lessons, teachers, repertoire, performance opportunities and much more. Presented by Dr Helen Ayres, Acting Head of Strings. |
Heinze Room, 2nd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 | |
Course Information |
10:30am–11am & |
Info session–Sequential Degrees Interested in gaining an undergraduate qualification in both music and another discipline? Find out how. Conducted by Mr Andrew Hall, Degree Programs Manager. |
Loughlin Room, Music (Conservatorium of Music) (basement) |
H11 |
11am–11:30am & |
Info session–Diploma in Music (Practical) Find out how to combine practical studies in music with your Bachelor degree. Conducted by Mr Andrew Hall, Degree Programs Manager. |
Loughlin Room, Music (Conservatorium of Music) (basement) |
H11 |
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12noon–12:30pm |
Info session–Early Music Visit the Early Music Studio to hear all about early music subjects, ensembles and activities at the Faculty. Conducted by Professor John Parade Griffiths, Head of Early Music. |
Early Music Studio, 27 Royal |
H11 |
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12noon–12:30pm |
Info session – Musicology/Ethnomusicology Associate Professor Kerry Murphy, Head of Musicology, presents information regarding these areas of study. |
Loughlin Room, Music (Conservatorium of Music) (basement) |
H11 |
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12noon–12:30pm |
Info session–Master of Music Therapy Associate Professor Denise Grocke, Head of Music Therapy & Dr Katrina McFerran, Lecturer in Music Therapy will provide information about the Master of Music Therapy, a professional coursework masters. |
Heinze Room, 2nd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 |
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12:30pm–1pm |
Info session–Graduate Programs Find out about the wide range of graduate programs offered at the Faculty of Music. Conducted by Ms Loukia Gauntlett, Graduate Program Manager. |
Loughlin Room, Music (Conservatorium of Music) (basement) |
H11 |
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1pm–1:30pm |
Info session–Pathways to Music Education Mr Ian Godfrey, Coordinator of Music Education, will outline the pathways for music students to gain a qualification in music education. |
Loughlin Room, Music (Conservatorium of Music) (basement) |
H11 |
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2:30pm–3pm |
Info session–Composition Dr Stuart Greenbaum, Acting Head of Composition, presents study options in Composition at the Faculty of Music. |
Loughlin Room, Music (Conservatorium of Music) (basement) |
H11 |
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Performances |
All Day |
Open Rehearsal Be entertained by The University of Melbourne Faculty of Music Orchestra and Choir as they rehearse Dvorak’s Te Diem, to be performed in concert at the Melbourne Town Hall on Monday 20 August, 8pm. |
Melba Hall, grd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 |
All Day |
Performance Student performances throughout the Conservatorium Building and Conservatorium of Music |
Early Music Studio. |
H11 |
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12:30pm–1:30pm |
Creative Collaboration Project Faculty composition and wind students in creative collaboration, directed by Ms Mardi McSullea and Dr Stuart Greenbaum. Enjoy performances of these new works. |
Heinze Room, 2nd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 |
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Activity |
10am–10:30am |
Master class–Woodwind Sit in on a master class conducted by Ms Mardi McSullea, Head of Woodwind. Bring your instrument if you would like to participate. |
Heinze Room, 2nd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 |
12noon–1pm 1pm–1:30pm |
Demonstration–Electro-Acoustic Music A demonstration of Music Studio facilities and Electro-Acoustic techniques. Presented by Dr Stuart Greenbaum, Acting Head of Composition & Mr David Collins, Lecturer in Music Technology. |
Studio 1, grd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 |
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Master class–Percussion Join a percussion master class conducted by Mr Rob Cossom, Coordinator of Percussion. |
Percussion Room, Music (Conservatorium of Music) Rear of Melba Hall via Courtyard |
H11 |
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2pm–3pm |
Demonstration–Music Technology An interactive demonstration, directed by Mr David Collins, Lecturer in Music Technology. |
Music Technology Lab, 2nd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 |
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Tours |
11am–11:30am & 12noon–12:30pm & 1pm–1:30pm & 2:30pm–3pm & 3:30pm–4pm |
Tour Take a tour of the Faculty with members of the Music Student’s Society. |
Foyer, grd flr, Music (Conservatorium of Music) |
H11 |