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Bachelor of Music - Contemporary Specialisation

General Contemporary Information

Welcome

Thanks for choosing the BMusic (contemporary) program at CQ University. This specialization is offered in conjunction with the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE (SCIT). After completing theDiploma of Music Performance/Diploma of Music Industry - Business (combined) at SCIT, student can apply for direct entry into the second year of the BMusic (contemporary) program at CQ University. Once accepted, the BMusic (Contemporary) will take two years of full-time study to complete.

Student holding equivalent qualifications to the Diploma of Music Performance/Diploma of Music Industry - Business (combined) from another institution are welcome to apply for entry into the BMusic (contemporary).

How to Apply

Students applying for Direct Entry

Students applying for direct entry should have first completed the Diploma of Music Performance/Diploma of Music Industry - Business (combined) at the Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE. Once completed, applying for entry into the BMusic (contemporary) requires that you complete an on-line application for entry into the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music AND complete an direct entry application.

The on-line application form for the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music can be found here.


Students applying for Entry via Credit Transfer


Students applying for entry into the second year of the BMusic (contemporary) must have completed a Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production) or equivalent. Applying for entry into the BMusic (contemporary) requires that you complete an on-line application for entry into the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music, a QTAC application and an application for credit transfer. You will also be required to present an audition.

The on-line application form for the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music can be found here.

Information about the credit transfer process can be found here.

For information about QTAC click here.

Audition Guidelines

Applicants audition DVD should be a performance on their chosen instrument containing:

three contrasting works from the jazz and popular music styles.
The artist's resume should detail the applicants previous experience in this area.


In addition, applicant's should provide in writing the primary reasons for their interest in the program.
DVD Auditions

Applicants for the Bachelor of Music specialising in Contemporary must audition by DVD.

  1. The DVD must be filmed in an appropriate rehearsal or performance space with careful attention given to obtaining the best quality image and sound;
  2. Please ensure that you are fully visible in the camera frame. It is also necessary to ensure that your hand (instrumentalists) and torso (singers) is clearly visible;
  3. The DVD should begin with the applicant giving their name, age and stating why you particularly wish to study music at CQ University (Australia);
  4. The audition material must conform to the same requirements as for in-person auditions.