Ensembles for everyone

Do you love music but have never formally learned toplay or sing?

Interested in music from other cultures or simply want tolearn a new skill?

We offer a range of ensembles that are open to studentsof all abilities and musical backgrounds – no auditionrequired!

Ensembles may include:

Further informationFor further details about music units and ensembles,including prerequisites and the required standard for ouradvanced ensembles visit:ask.uwa.edu.au

Symphonic Chorus•Percussion Ensembles •Ukulele Ensemble•Broadway Choir•

UWA Conservatorium of MusicM413 | Perth | WA 6009 | Australia

+618 6488 2051

music.uwa.edu.au

CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G OF: 1939987

Conservatorium ofMusic

Music minors

and elective units

Ensembles for everyone

Do you love music but have never formally learned toplay or sing?

Interested in music from other cultures or simply want tolearn a new skill?

We offer a range of ensembles that are open to studentsof all abilities and musical backgrounds – no auditionrequired!

Ensembles may include:

Further informationFor further details about music units and ensembles,including prerequisites and the required standard for ouradvanced ensembles visit:ask.uwa.edu.au

Symphonic Chorus•Percussion Ensembles •Ukulele Ensemble•Broadway Choir•

UWA Conservatorium of MusicM413 | Perth | WA 6009 | Australia

+618 6488 2051

music.uwa.edu.au

CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G OF: 1939987

Conservatorium ofMusic

Music minors

and elective units

What’s on offer?Studying at UWA, means that you have the option totake a minor or units that may complement your major,suit your career goals or simply be of personal interest.

UWA's Conservatorium of Music offers a number ofstimulating and enjoyable units that accrue credit towardyour degree. Whether or not you have studied music atsecondary level, or can read music, you can enrich yourdegree by including music units in your study plan.

Music minors and elective unitsChoose a four unit minor in Musicology, Applied Musicor Electronic Music or take individual units of music,including practical ensembles. You can choose frommany areas (e.g. musicology, electronic music, chamberensembles) including practical music ensembles forbeginners (ukulele, percussion, a diversity of choirs).

Gain a unique global perspective on music as a socialand cultural phenomenon in MUSC1350 Popular Musicin Global Perspectives; or explore the significant rolesplayed by women in all aspects of music throughouthistory in MUSC1351 Women in Music; or learn abouthow music constructs and contests notions of identity,community, ethnicity, gender, race and tradition andhistory in MUSC2350 Music in World Cultures, includinghands-on experience in a world music ensemble.

Students studying other majors can enrol in Music unitsas electives.

Our wide range of music units includes topics inMusicology (History, Culture and Contexts), MusicLanguage (Harmony and Aural) and Electronic Music.

For a full list of available units visit: handbook.uwa.edu.au

Music ensemble unitsOur Music Ensemble units have been specially designedto give you the opportunity to play in music ensembles,whatever your skill level. There are four different MusicEnsemble units. Within these units, you can enrol in anumber of different ensemble options depending ontheir ability and experience.

‘The music ensemble units work to enhance anddevelop people coming from a variety of levels.Broadway Choir and percussion ensemble havemade me more confident in performance,enhanced my rhythm and technique andchallenged me to go out of my comfort zone withpercussion solos and beatboxing. I would do itevery semester if I could!’ – Chloe

Ensembles for experienced musiciansBy enrolling in one of our advanced ensembles,experienced performers can continue their musicaljourney whether or not they are taking a major in music.Advanced ensembles provide the opportunity toperform celebrated repertoire with other talentedmusicians.

Advanced ensembles may include:

The required standard for each ensemble is available onour website.

Some ensembles may require an audition.

Symphony Orchestra•Wind Orchestra•Guitar Ensemble•Jazz Ensemble•Brass Ensemble•Flute Choir•The Winthrop Singers•Con-Cantorum (vocal)•

What’s on offer?Studying at UWA, means that you have the option totake a minor or units that may complement your major,suit your career goals or simply be of personal interest.

UWA's Conservatorium of Music offers a number ofstimulating and enjoyable units that accrue credit towardyour degree. Whether or not you have studied music atsecondary level, or can read music, you can enrich yourdegree by including music units in your study plan.

Music minors and elective unitsChoose a four unit minor in Musicology, Applied Musicor Electronic Music or take individual units of music,including practical ensembles. You can choose frommany areas (e.g. musicology, electronic music, chamberensembles) including practical music ensembles forbeginners (ukulele, percussion, a diversity of choirs).

Gain a unique global perspective on music as a socialand cultural phenomenon in MUSC1350 Popular Musicin Global Perspectives; or explore the significant rolesplayed by women in all aspects of music throughouthistory in MUSC1351 Women in Music; or learn abouthow music constructs and contests notions of identity,community, ethnicity, gender, race and tradition andhistory in MUSC2350 Music in World Cultures, includinghands-on experience in a world music ensemble.

Students studying other majors can enrol in Music unitsas electives.

Our wide range of music units includes topics inMusicology (History, Culture and Contexts), MusicLanguage (Harmony and Aural) and Electronic Music.

For a full list of available units visit: handbook.uwa.edu.au

Music ensemble unitsOur Music Ensemble units have been specially designedto give you the opportunity to play in music ensembles,whatever your skill level. There are four different MusicEnsemble units. Within these units, you can enrol in anumber of different ensemble options depending ontheir ability and experience.

‘The music ensemble units work to enhance anddevelop people coming from a variety of levels.Broadway Choir and percussion ensemble havemade me more confident in performance,enhanced my rhythm and technique andchallenged me to go out of my comfort zone withpercussion solos and beatboxing. I would do itevery semester if I could!’ – Chloe

Ensembles for experienced musiciansBy enrolling in one of our advanced ensembles,experienced performers can continue their musicaljourney whether or not they are taking a major in music.Advanced ensembles provide the opportunity toperform celebrated repertoire with other talentedmusicians.

Advanced ensembles may include:

The required standard for each ensemble is available onour website.

Some ensembles may require an audition.

Symphony Orchestra•Wind Orchestra•Guitar Ensemble•Jazz Ensemble•Brass Ensemble•Flute Choir•The Winthrop Singers•Con-Cantorum (vocal)•