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Head:
Dr Craig De Wilde
Graduate coordinator: Dr Carol J Williams
Facilities are available for the supervision of graduate students in most of the main areas of music including historical and systematic musicology and ethnomusicology, music education, music performance and music composition. The concentration is on European (Western), Asian and Australian music, including medieval and Renaissance music, nineteenth and twentieth-century music, contemporary music, music education, popular and folk music, dance studies, and music of South, East and Southeast Asia and Africa.
ANDRE
DE QUADROS Music and dance education, orchestral repertoire, East European
choral music, Indian choral and orchestral music, assessment of musical
ability, conducting.
CRAIG J DE WILDE Nineteenth and twentieth-century music, music history,
composition, popular music of America and Australia.
REIS W FLORA Organology, music archaeology, ethnomusicology of South Asian,
East Asian and Southeast Asian (mainland) music and performing arts,
sub-Saharan African music and performing arts.
MARGARET J KARTOMI Musicological and ethnomusicological theory, organology,
historiography, ethnography of Indonesian and other Southeast Asian music and
performing arts, Aboriginal Australian children's music, popular music of
Southeast Asia repertoire and performance studies.
PETER MCILWAIN Music technology, music composition.
THOMAS REINER Music composition, repertoire and performance of contemporary
music, twentieth-century music, music theory and analysis, music semiotics and
musical time.
TAMARA SMOLYAR Keyboard repertoire and studies.
CAROL WILLIAMS Mediaeval and Renaissance music, time and music, word-music
relationships, early music theory, Australian music history, women's music.
Postgraduate programs in music lead to (i) the PhD, (ii) the MA in music by research, (iii) the MA in music by coursework (musicology or ethnomusicology streams), (iv) the MA in music by coursework (program includes a portfolio of compositions), (v) the MA in music performance, (vi) the MA in music education by coursework, (vii) the Masters Qualifying (MQual) in music with a research component, (viii) the MQual in music by coursework, (ix) the MQual in Music Performance by coursework, (x) the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Music), (xi) the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Music Performance), (xii) the Faculty Certificate in Music Performance, specialising in the student's chief practical instrument or conducting. Students may choose to complete a postgraduate program in music that is (i) musicology-oriented; (ii) ethnomusicology-oriented; (iii) composition-oriented; (iv) music education-oriented; or (v) performance-oriented; or a combination of these.
Course
code: 0020
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
The degree of PhD in music is taken by the submission of a major thesis (normally 60,000-80,000 words) on a topic approved by the head of the department. Candidates are normally enrolled for the MA, but if the quality and the scope of their research projects prove appropriate they may apply to transfer to PhD candidature.
The
department will consider applications for the PhD at any time. Applicants
should generally have at least a bachelors degree with honours class 2
division A.
The minimum period of candidature for both full-time and part-time candidates
is twenty-four months and the maximum is five years for full-time candidates
and eight years for part-time candidates. Candidates are required to attend the
department for at least six of the first twenty-four months of candidature on a
full-time basis. Some coursework may be required as preparation for the
research, but the degree itself is awarded solely on the basis of the thesis.
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Length of course: Two years full-time or four years part-time if undertaking
100 per cent research. Full-time students completing a coursework combined
research program normally complete the degree in one year or the part-time
equivalent.
Coordinator: Dr Carol Williams
The MA may be taken by submission of a thesis (normally 40,000-60,000 words) on a topic approved by the head of the department, after a minimum period of twelve months supervised study and research. The MA may have a research component of (i) 100 per cent or (ii) 66 per cent. In the case of (ii) students complete two eight-point subjects and undertake a 66 per cent thesis of 25,000-30,000 words.
On completion of the course, students should have acquired
Applicants for the degree of MA in music by research should have completed an honours degree with a grade of H2A or higher in music or a Masters Qualifying in music with a research component.
Thesis only or 66 per cent thesis and two of the following subjects:
Course
code: 1165
Course fee: Local students (FT) $7800; international students
$A12,500 pa
Length of course: One year full-time or two years part-time
Coordinator: Andre de Quadros
The
course is designed for students wishing to acquire a professional level of
expertise and creative independence in the specialised areas of
instrumental/vocal performance or accompanying; a knowledge of the musical
styles and repertoire, and skills in research and criticism.
This MA may be undertaken by an approved combination of research-based chief
practical study subjects and coursework.
The course aims to provide a high standard of craft and interpretation in performance; the opportunity for candidates to undertake advanced major performance projects and research which extends their knowledge of music performance practice and repertoire; an awareness of the relationships between performance, composition and musicology/ethnomusicology.
For
admission applicants should normally have completed a four-year Bachelor of
Music or equivalent with first class or H2A honours in performance, or obtained
a credit average in the MQual or the postgraduate diploma course in music
performance, or the equivalent.
Admission is determined on the basis of audition, academic record, evidence of
professional experience and ability to undertake the program. Applicants are
required to be auditioned and interviewed by a selection panel during November
in the year prior to commencing the course. They are required to arrange for
two confidential referee reports to be forwarded to the head of department with
their applications.
Students take two subjects amounting to sixteen points (34 per cent) and a performance research project amounting to thirty-two points (66 per cent). The performance research project will consist of (i) a forty to fifty-minute lecture/demonstration (ii) a performance of a concerto or other work with orchestra or other large ensemble, or a chamber music project plus program annotations by the student (1000 words) and a full-length recital by the student, including a research-based program annotation booklet of 2000 words, distributed at the concert.
and a choice of two of the following:
* COMPULSORY FOR STUDENTS WHO WISH TO CONTINUE AT A PHD LEVEL.
Course
Code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Length of course: One year full-time or two years part-time
Coordinator: Dr Carol Williams
The MA by coursework may be undertaken by an approved combination of coursework and a research project, or a portfolio of compositions. Students have a choice of specialising in musicology or ethnomusicology or composition.
On completion of the course, students should have acquired a greater knowledge, understanding and competence in musicology and/or ethnomusicology; a greater ability to communicate musicological and/or ethnomusicological concepts effectively via oral and written skills; a greater understanding of and critical reflection on the role of music and musicians in society.
Students
wishing to enter the MA in music by coursework will need to have completed an
honours year with at least an H2B grade for either a (i) BA with a music
major, (ii) Bachelor of Music or (iii) Bachelor of Education, or have
achieved at least a credit average in a (i) MQual in music or
(ii) postgraduate diploma in music.
Students should consult the head of the department to discuss their preferred
choice of coursework that is (i) musicology-oriented or
(ii) ethnomusicology-oriented or (iii) composition-oriented, in this
regard students should have demonstrated experience in music composition.
Students may choose from two options: (i) a coursework option (in either musicology or ethnomusicology), ie choose three of the following twelve-point subjects and undertake a research project valued at twelve points (MUM5060.12), (ii) a composition option (MUM5061.24 Portfolio of compositions and paper) and choose two other twelve-point subjects to the value of twenty-four points.
Coordinator:
Dr Thomas Reiner
Students doing this option can expect to acquire the experience and skills at
an advanced level to develop a career as a composer. The program offers
individual supervision of students' composition projects and encourages work in
various media, including traditional, electro-acoustic, and contemporary solo
and ensemble combinations. Students will prepare a folio of compositions with
an accompanying paper of approximately 10,000 words, and arrange for an
annotated concert performance of at least one of their works. The department
organises a number of large and small instrumental and ensemble choral groups
and encourages performances of student compositions.
On completion of this option, students should have developed advanced
techniques in music composition; a high standard of compositional skill through
examination of the processes of music-making and training in compositional
craft; associated research skills at both a theoretical and a practical level
appropriate to postgraduate study; a greater understanding of the cultural
context of music composition.
Students choosing this option must enrol for MUM5061.24, plus two other
twelve-point subjects from:
Course
code: 0017
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Length of course: One year full-time or two years part-time
Coordinator: Dr Carol Williams
Subjects for this degree are offered jointly by the Faculty of Arts (Department of Music) and the Faculty of Education. The course is designed primarily to meet the requirements of teachers, educators and educational administrators who wish to obtain higher professional qualifications and expertise in music education. Students are given the opportunity to focus on the processes of music learning and transmission as well as formal aspects of education administration.
The course provides the opportunity for candidates of proven ability to take advanced courses which extend their knowledge, understanding and competence in music education. Students should develop an ability to communicate practices and ideas about music education effectively via oral and written skills and to be able to promote a greater understanding of and critical reflection on the role of music education in society.
Students wishing to enter the MA in music education will need to have completed an honours year with at least a H2B grade average in either (i) BA degree with a music major, (ii) Bachelor of Music or (iii) Bachelor of Education, or (iv) MQual in music (refer to education subjects below) with at least a credit average.
Candidates complete a total of four subjects comprising a selection of one twelve point subject offered by the Department of Music and a selection of three twelve-point graduate subjects or one subject and a thesis offered for the Master of Educational Studies degree in the Faculty of Education.
and a choice of two other subjects in the Faculty of Education or a thesis (18,000-25,000 words).
Note that some subjects are not available every year.
Program
code: 1988
Program fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Length of program: One year full-time or two years part-time
Coordinator: Dr Carol Williams
The MQual in music with a research component is a preliminary year of study in preparation for the MA in music by research.
On completion of the program, students should have acquired a greater knowledge of musicology and/or ethnomusicology; a greater ability to write and speak cogently about music, musicological/ethnomusicological issues and music repertoires; a greater ability to think and write critically about musical issues and the role of music in society.
The standard entry requirement is a bachelors degree with a credit average in the third part of the major sequence.
Candidates must take MUM4420.12 (Research methods) and select three other twelve-point subjects from the list below:
Program
code: 2063
Program fee: Local students (full time) $7800 pa; international students:
$A12,500 pa
Length of course: One year full-time or two years part-time
Program coordinator: Andre de Quadros
In this program students will acquire a high level of expertise and creative independence in their specialised areas of instrumental/vocal performance or accompanying; a knowledge of the musical styles and repertoire; and skills in research and critical thinking.
On completion of this program students should have acquired a greater ability to perform and interpret a chosen repertoire; a greater knowledge of performance practice; a greater awareness of the relationships between performance, composition and musicology/ethnomusicology.
Students
wishing to enter the MQual in music performance will need to have a Bachelor of
Music or equivalent with an overall credit grade in the last year of study and
to pass an audition in their specific instrument.
Admission is determined on the basis of an audition, academic record, evidence
of professional experience, and ability to undertake the program. Applicants
are required to be auditioned and interviewed by a selection panel during
November in the year prior to commencing the course. They are required to
arrange for two confidential referee reports to be forwarded to the head of
department with their applications.
Students take a selection of four approved twelve-point subjects, totalling forty-eight points.
Program
code: 1987
Program fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Length: One year full-time or two years part-time
Coordinator: Dr Carol Williams
The MQual in music by coursework involves one-year of full-time or two years of part-time study in preparation for the MA in music by coursework only or by coursework and thesis or coursework and portfolio of compositions and the MA in music education.
On completion of the program, students should have acquired: a greater knowledge of musicology and/or ethnomusicology; a greater ability to write and speak cogently about music, musicological/ethnomusicological issues and music repertoires; a greater ability to think and write critically about musical issues and the role of music in society.
The standard entry requirement is a bachelors degree with a credit average in the third part of the major sequence.
In the MQual in music by coursework, students take a selection of four approved, twelve-point subjects, totalling forty-eight points, from the following:
For the composition option, students do MUM4760.24 (Special project: composition and advanced music technology) for twenty-four points and two other twelve-point subjects from the above list of subjects.
Course
code: 0162
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Length of course: One year full-time or two years part-time
Coordinator: Dr Carol Williams
The Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Music) program has been approved by the Department of School Education as a fourth-year qualification for primary and secondary music teachers.
On completion of the course, students should have extended their knowledge and understanding of and competence in music, musicology and/ or ethnomusicology; have developed their ability to undertake advanced studies in music, musicology and/or ethnomusicology; developed appropriate research skills.
The standard entry requirement is a pass in an appropriate three-year bachelor degree in music or teacher training in music plus two years of approved teaching experience.
Students are required to take four elective subjects from the following:
Course
code: 1990
Course fee: Local students (full time) $7800 pa; international students:
$A12,500 pa
Length of course: One year full-time or two years part-time
Course director: Andre de Quadros
This course has a greater orientation toward practical, creative and performing options than have other more theoretical courses offered in the department. It is designed to enhance opportunities of music teachers and performers to upgrade their skills and qualifications in solo vocal or instrumental performance. Students who achieve grades of credit average or higher may apply for entry into the MA in music by coursework, or MA in music performance program.
On completion of this course, students should have extended: the range and quality of their performance and concert presentation skills; their understanding of the vital relationships between performance and musicological skills and discourse about this; and their knowledge and repertoire and concert management skills.
Applicants should normally have completed (a) a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music or (b) a Faculty Certificate in music performance with credit average grades.
Students must take two core subjects and two electives.
Full
articulation (maximum twenty-four points) is available for applicants who have
completed a Monash Faculty Certificate in music performance with a credit
average.
For other applicants credit will only be granted for studies undertaken and
judged to be at least equivalent to fourth-year level subjects. Under no
circumstances will a student be granted more than 50 per cent credit.
Students obtaining a credit average in this postgraduate diploma may apply for
admission to the MA in music performance program.
Course
code: 1985
Course fee: Local students (full time) $7800 pa; international students:
$A12,500 pa
Length of course: One year full-time or two years part-time
Course director: Andre de Quadros
This course is designed for music teachers and performers wishing to upgrade their skills and qualifications in band, orchestral and/or choral conducting and score study. With grades of credit average or above students may apply for entry into the MA in music or MA in music performance program.
On completion of this course, students should have extended the range and quality of their performance and concert presentation skills; their understanding of the vital relationships between performance and musicological skills and discourse about this; their self-critical independence and self-sufficiency in performance; and their knowledge of repertoire and concert management skills.
Applicants should normally (a) have completed a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music, or (b) a Faculty Certificate in music conducting.
Students must take three core subjects and one elective.
MUM4320.12
Conducting I
MUM4330.12 Conducting II
MUM4010.12 Applied music
MUM4140.12
Theatrical music
MUM4180.12 Chamber music
MUM4200.12 Keyboard music
MUM4220.12 Vocal music
MUM4270.12 World music, popular culture and song writing in Australia and
Asia
MUM4580.12 Contemporary music
MUM4600.12 Special research project in music
MUM4640.12 World music: fieldwork techniques and technology
MUM4980.12 Music pedagogy
Full
articulation (maximum twenty-four points) for applicants who have completed a
Monash Faculty Certificate in music conducting with a credit average.
For other applicants credit will only be granted for studies undertaken and
judged to be at least equivalent to fourth year level subjects. Under no
circumstances will a student be granted more than 50 per cent credit.
Students obtaining a credit average in this postgraduate diploma may apply for
admission to the MA in music performance.
Program
code: 2065
Program fee: Local students (full time) $3900 pa; not available to
international students
Length of program: Half a year full-time or one year part-time (one semester
full-time or two semesters part-time)
Program director: Andre de Quadros
This program is designed to upgrade the skills of music performers in solo vocal or instrumental performance. With an overall credit level result, students may apply for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Music), or the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Music Performance).
On completion of this program, students should have extended the range and quality of their performance and concert presentation skills and discourse about this; their understanding of the vital relationships between performance and musicological (especially historical and analytical) skills; and their knowledge of repertoire and concert management skills.
Full-time students must take two core subjects in one semester, ie
Part-time students must take one subject in each of two semesters, ie
In addition students are required to do between twenty and twenty-four hours of private practice per week.
Applicants
should normally have (a) completed a Bachelor of Music (or Music
Education) or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music, or (b) a
minimum of five years of relevant experience at a senior level; evidence of
which must accompany the candidate's application for entry into the program. In
addition to this, the following information must also be presented:
(i) two references which comment on the nature and extent of the
experience; (ii) a full CV; (iii) a statement of up to 1000 words
indicating the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for
entry. The evidence must accompany the candidate's application for entry.
The following may also be taken into account for applicants in
category (b):
In addition applicants in both categories will need to pass a department audition and either submit published original written work or pass a thirty-minute music essay-writing test run by the department.
Program
code: 2066
Program fee: Local students (full time) $3900 pa; not available to
international students
Length of program: Half a year full-time or one year part-time (one semester
full-time or two semesters part-time)
Program director: Andre de Quadros
This program is designed to upgrade the skills of music performers in conducting and arranging. With an overall credit level result, students may apply for entry into the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Conducting).
On completion of this program, students should have extended the range and quality of their conducting and public concert presentation skills and discourse about this; their understanding of the vital relationships between conducting and musicological (especially historical and analytical) skills; and their self-critical independence and self-sufficiency in performance, and their knowledge of repertoire and concert management skills.
Applicants
should normally have (a) completed a Bachelor of Music (or Music
Education) or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in music, or (b) a
minimum of five years of relevant experience at a senior level; evidence of
which must accompany the candidate's application for entry into the program. In
addition to this, the following information must also be presented:
(i) two references which comment on the nature and extent of the
experience, (ii) a full CV; and (iii) a statement of up to 1000 words
indicating the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for
entry. The evidence must accompany the candidate's application for entry.
The following may also be taken into account for applicants in category (b):
In addition applicants in both categories will need to pass a department audition and either submit published original written work or pass a three-minute music essay-writing test run by the department.
Full-time students must take two core subjects in one semester, ie
Part-time students must take one subject in each of two semesters, ie
or
In addition, students are required to do twenty to twenty-four hours private practice per week.
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