Bachelor of Music (Jazz Performance)/Master of Teaching (Secondary)

The Bachelor of Music will provide you with the intensive training needed to work in the music industry. Unlock your full potential, in a stimulating and challenging learning environment.

Your major in Jazz Performance will develop your technical and musical skills. Receive one-on-one tuition and masterclasses. Advance your knowledge on jazz history and developments. Learn from Australian and international jazz musicians and educators. Get practical experience across different musical settings including big bands, Latin bands, small jazz ensembles, guitar band, trad jazz ensemble and jazz choirs.

Instrument options for this degree include:

• Bass

• Drums

• Guitar

• Piano/keyboard

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• Saxophone

• Violin

• Voice.

You'll graduate a knowledgeable and creative music professional with the skills to work in a range of roles from musician to music critic.

What you'll learn

Your music degree will cover courses in professional development, jazz performance, jazz history, jazz musicianship and jazz arranging.

Hone your technical and musical skills and understand the roots of jazz and its ongoing developments. Learn professional performance standards, etiquette and management.

Throughout your studies, you'll perform weekly, with opportunities across various musical settings including big bands, Latin bands, small jazz ensembles, guitar band, trad jazz ensemble and jazz choirs.

In your final year, you'll perform your chosen repertoire, displaying accuracy and fluency, rhythmic control, creative expression and improvisation.

You'll be set to embark on your dream career - whether that be as a musician, performer or music educator.