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Master of Music (Performance Teaching)Specialisation (formal)Year: 2019
Studio
Contact information
Coordinator
Brad Merrick
brad.merrick@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-music-performance-teaching/
- Email: fineartsmusic-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
The Studio Specialisation prepares students for private studio-based instrumental teaching, and includes two professional placements and a focus on instrumental pedagogy.
This course is 150 points and offered as a 1.5 year full time, 3 year part time program.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course, graduates will be able to demonstrate:
- a high standard of performance on their selected instrument or voice as required of a teacher of music performance;
- a professional level of expertise and competence as an instrumental or vocal music teacher;
- excellent communication skills in diverse contexts including clear articulation of the issues concerning instrumental or vocal music teaching and performance;
- an applied understanding of research principles and methods applicable to music performance learning and teaching and including skills in critical reflection, writing and artistic communication;
- the application of the links between planning, teaching and evaluating for learning in the context of music performance;
- a range of teaching approaches and the use of a variety of technologies in the delivery of instrumental or vocal individual lessons that will serve to foster independent, reflective, motivated and cooperative learning;
- a mature engagement with and understanding of the principles of teamwork in collaborative music making;
- an enhanced ability to apply their expertise in music performance teaching to a range of individual students with specific needs and from culturally diverse backgrounds;
- a commitment to developing and refining their performance and teaching practices; and
- a coherent personal philosophy of instrumental or vocal music teaching.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
150 credit points
In order to complete the Master of Music (Performance Teaching) Studio Specialisation students must complete all core subjects plus 37.5 points of elective subjects which includes a capstone.
There are 4 capstone pathways to meet this requirement.
Subject Options
Core subjects
1st semester of full time study
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90147 | Performing to Teach 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90150 | Music Learning, Teaching and Research |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90194 | Instrumental Pedagogy |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Plus elective (12.5 credit points)
2nd semester of full time study
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90155 | Second Instrument / Vocal Study 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
MUSI90156 | Performing to Teach 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90179 | Evidence-Based Performance Teaching | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90192 | Studio Teaching 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
Plus elective (12.5 credit points)
3rd semester of full time study
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90149 | Applied Instrumental and Vocal Teaching |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90151 | Music Performance Curriculum& Assessment |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90152 | Second Instrument / Vocal Study 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
MUSI90193 | Studio Teaching 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
Plus elective (12.5 credit points)
Elective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90003 | Orchestral Conducting | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90012 | Teaching Aural Musicianship | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90014 | Choral Direction | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90015 | Band Direction | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
MUSI90027 | Piano Pedagogy | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90144 | The Teacher as Conductor |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90145 | Applied Physiology for Musicians | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
MUSI90148 | Ensemble |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90157 | Pedagogue Recital |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90189 | The Pianist as Associate Artist | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
MUSI90190 | Keyboard Repertoire and the Teacher | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90196 | Orchestration | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
MUSI90197 | Professional Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90198 | Professional Research Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90199 | Suzuki Practicum Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90200 | Suzuki Practicum Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90230 | Vocal Pedagogy and Physiology | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
MUSI90238 | Music, Learning & Technology | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
Capstone pathway
Research capstone
(25 points across two semesters)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90197 | Professional Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90198 | Professional Research Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Suzuki capstone
(25 points across two semesters)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90199 | Suzuki Practicum Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MUSI90200 | Suzuki Practicum Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Music Performance capstone
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90157 | Pedagogue Recital |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Music Performance Teaching capstone
Students enrol in:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90194 | Instrumental Pedagogy |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
and one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90027 | Piano Pedagogy | May (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90190 | Keyboard Repertoire and the Teacher | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90012 | Teaching Aural Musicianship | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Conducting capstone
Students enrol in:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90144 | The Teacher as Conductor |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
and one of:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MUSI90003 | Orchestral Conducting | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90014 | Choral Direction | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MUSI90015 | Band Direction | Not available in 2019 | 12.5 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020