Program Overview
The Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) program at Sydney Conservatorium of Music enhances vocal skills and knowledge in opera performance. Through immersive staged operas, students develop technical and interpretive abilities, foster self-sufficiency in repertoire selection, and strengthen language skills. The program prepares graduates for careers as opera singers, performers, educators, and industry professionals.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Music Studies (Opera Performance) is a program designed for advanced graduates and young professional singers seeking to enhance their performance skills and knowledge within the context of operatic repertoire and contemporary professional practice.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Develop and refine technical and interpretive vocal qualities as an operatic instrument.
- Foster self-sufficiency in repertoire choice and role selection, preparation, and performance.
- Strengthen skills as an interpreter in operatic languages through a strong focus on text-related matters.
Careers:
The Opera Studies program equips graduates with the personal attributes required for careers in:
- Opera singer
- Concert and Oratorio singer
- Professional Ensemble singer
- Professional Opera Chorus singer
- Singing teacher (primary, secondary, tertiary, and/or private)
- Music research/academia
- Broadcaster
- Music writer/blogger/critic
- Artist agent
- Arts administrator
Other:
- The program incorporates two staged operas with orchestra per year, offering immersive experiences in all facets of opera and opportunities to sing entire roles.
- The Sydney Conservatorium of Music, located in the heart of Sydney's cultural precinct, boasts top-notch facilities for music study in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Students benefit from a range of choices in degree progression and flexible study options, including the ability to complement their degree with a specialization of their choice from the university's shared pool of majors and minors.
- The Conservatorium offers opportunities to perform or have work performed through various ensembles, such as the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Choir, Jazz Big Band, Gamelan, Chinese Music Ensemble, and Early Music Ensemble. Participation in these ensembles can contribute towards credit points.
- The program provides mentorship by industry leaders in chosen fields, fostering strong career foundations.
- Students can apply for a variety of merit and equity scholarships worth $1.5 million annually.
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
- Option 1: A master's degree in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
- Option 2: A pass bachelor's degree with a credit average, or an honours bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium.
- Option 3: An award of graduate diploma from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification in an appropriate discipline as determined by the Conservatorium.
- Option 4: Completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
- Additional Requirement: Successful completion of an audition.
- Placement: Available places will be offered to qualified applicants in the order in which complete applications are received, and according to the admissions criteria.
