Music Performance, Major
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0023
Previous Code: M1115.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Music Performance major provides students with the opportunity to develop their professional and creative potential in making and appreciating a range of different kinds of music. Students will gain practical experience in performance as a soloist and in groups, and through improvising and collaborating.
Location
Campus | Mode | Advice |
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Penrith Campus | Internal | enquiriesHCA@uws.edu.au |
Special Requirement
Students undertaking this major will be selected by one of three methods:
- Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No audition is required.
- Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity College) qualification:
a. PASS standard (minimum) of 6th Grade Performance (instrument or voice) and
b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship and/or theory.
No audition is required.
3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western applicants are required to book an audition online.
Online audition booking system
If not auditioning, applicants will need to upload their supporting documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates demonstrating level of achievement in performance and musicianship and/or music theory).