Performance Stream

Overview

**This information only applies to students who commenced the Bachelor of Music degree Prior to 2016**

The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music is one of the most vibrant centres for undergraduate and graduate performance study in Australia. The Conservatorium’s performance staff are all internationally recognised teachers and performers who bring a wealth of experience to our Performance program. Performance is an integral component of the Bachelor of Music.

Individual lessons, instrument classes and concert practice form the basis of the performance curriculum, with a strong focus on individual instrumental or vocal development together with a opportunities for collaborative music-making. Students learn from highly experienced teachers who assist in developing instrumental or vocal potential to the fullest.

Students participate in one of the most extensive ensemble programs in Australia, with options including the University of Melbourne Orchestra, Javanese Gamelan, Big Band, Wind Symphony, World Music Choir and many instrumental, vocal, new music and early music ensembles, as well as an extensive chamber music program.

The performance area also hosts a wide array of concerts and masterclasses given by distinguished national and international performers and teachers. Students experience many performance opportunities in the weekly instrument classes, concert practice classes and ensemble performances that occur regularly throughout the semester.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Structure

Subject Options

Performance Major - second year

PLUS one of:

PLUS

18.75 credit points of Electives

AND

25 credit points of Electives OR Breadth

(available Electives lists can be found here)

Performance Major - third year

PLUS

37.5 credit points of Electives

AND

25 credit points of Electives OR Breadth

(available Electives lists can be found here)

Performance Study

For students who demonstrate outstanding promise as performers, the following subjects are available by approval of the Director (normally based on a result of 80% or greater in MUSI20059 Music Performance 4). These subjects are taken in place of Music Performance 5 and 6. Students enrolled in these subjects undertake the following subjects in third year:

PLUS

25 credit points of Electives

AND

25 credit points of Electives OR Breadth

(available Electives lists can be found here)

Last updated: 4 March 2025