Head: Professor Margaret Kartomi
Graduate coordinator: Professor Margaret Kartomi
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, music-dance relationships, and music of South, East and Southeast Asia and Africa.
Steve Adam Music technology, music composition, contemporary Australian music.
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.
Jean Mcquarrie Music theatre and directing, conducting, vocal and choral music.
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 Master of Arts (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 in music with a research component, (viii) the Masters Qualifying in music by coursework, (ix) the Masters Qualifying in Music Performance by coursework, (x) the Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Music Performance), (xi) 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.
Applicants for the degree of Master of Arts 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 Masters Qualifying 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, which close 31 October 1997.
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 fifty to sixty-minute lecture/demonstration or performance of a concerto or other work with orchestra or other large ensemble, plus program annotations by the student (2000 words) and (ii) a ninety-minute recital by the student, including a research-based program annotation booklet of 2000 words, distributed at the concert, and (iii) a 3000-word essay on an aspect of the performance practice of the total MA program of works performed and studied.
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 Master of Arts 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) a Masters Qualifying 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 other twelve-point subjects to the value of twenty-four points.
Coordinator: Dr Craig De Wilde
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' compositional projects and encourages work in various media, including traditional, electronic, and contemporary solo and ensemble combinations. Students will prepare a folio of compositions and arrange an annotated concert performance 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 skills in music composition; a high standard of compositional skill through examination of the processes of music-making and training in compositional craft and performance/improvisation; associated research skills at both a theoretical and 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 Master of Arts 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) Masters Qualifying 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.
* Offered subject to approval.
Program code: 1988Program 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 Masters Qualifying in music with a research component is a preliminary year of study in preparation for the Master of Arts 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:
* Offered subject to approval.
Program code: 2063Program fee: Local students (FT) $7800; 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 knowedge of performance practice; a greater awareness of the relationships between performance, composition and musicology/ethnomusicology.
Students wishing to enter the Masters Qualifying 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.
* Offered subject to approval.
Program code: 1987Program fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
Length: One year full-time or two years part-time
Coordinator: Dr Carol Williams
The Masters Qualifying in music by coursework involves one-year of full-time or two years of part-time study in preparation for the Master of Arts in music by coursework only or by coursework and thesis or coursework and portfolio of compositions and the Master of Arts 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 Masters Qualifying in music by coursework, students take a selection of four approved, twelve-point subjects, totalling forty-eight points, from the following:
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:
* Offered subject to approval.
Course code: 1990Course fee: Local students (FT) $7800; 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 Master of Arts in music by coursework, or Master of Arts 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.
* MUM4270 and MUM4340 are likely to be chosen by students whose chief practical study is an Indian or other Asian instrument. MUM4980 is likely to be chosen by students who are also teachers of performance and wish to enlarge their pedagogical skills. MUM4640 is likely to be chosen by students who wish to make a field-based music-sociological study of their instrument in a local ensemble or orchestra or choir. Students whose choice of performance repertoire includes contemporary music are likely to enrol in MUM4580 to strengthen their musicological and repertoire knowledge in this area. Similarly, singers are likely to choose MUM4140.
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 Master of Arts in music performance program.
* Offered subject to approval.
Course code: 1985Course fee: Local students (FT) $7800; 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 Master of Arts in music or Master of Arts 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
MUM4270.12 Music and popular culture
MUM4340.12 Music of North and South India
MUM4580.12 Contemporary music
MUM4640.12 Fieldwork methods
MUM4980.12 Music pedagogy
* MUM4980 is likely to be chosen by students who wish to enlarge their pedagogical skills, MUM4640 by students who wish to make a field-based, music-sociological study of an aspect of conducting in a local ensemble, orchestra or choir, MUM4580 by students who wish to strengthen their musicological and repertoire knowledge in conducting of contemporary music.
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 Master of Arts in music performance.
* Offered subject to approval.
Program code: 2065Program fee: Local students (FT) $3900; international students $A6250
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 course 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), 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, ieApplicants 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):
* Offered subject to approval.
Program code: 2066Program fee: Local students (FT) $3900; international students $A6250
Length of program: Half a year full-time or one year part-time (one semester full-time or two semesters part-time)
Program director: Jean McQuarrie
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 course, 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):
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