Performance Stream

BMus Performance

The Performance programme offers a multi-faceted degree in a congenial environment that fosters growth and is committed to the development of individual students. The strength of this course is in both its specialisation and its diversity. Our students specialise in their chosen instrument, but partake in a diverse range of practical, hands-on music making. The teaching emphasis is on artistic and technical development growing in tandem. Orchestras, choirs, music groups, competitions, masterclasses, public lectures and workshops are also an intergral part of the performance degree.

Performance tuition will be offered in voice, piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, oboe, harpsichord, organ, and classical guitar in 2010.

The core undergraduate performance papers are:

MUSI118/218/318 Performance Techniques 1, 2 and 3
MUSI120/220/320 Performance 1, 2 and 3

Please note the performance stream can only be taken within the BMus degree.

Performance papers open to all students are:

Performance Ensemble 1 and Performance Ensemble 2.
Please contact Rachael Griffiths Hughes (Choir) or James Tennant (Orchestra) for details.

Chamber Music
Please contact James Tennant for details.

Performance Lecturers

• David Griffiths Performance Co-ordinator/Senior Lecturer in Voice
• Katherine Austin Performance Co-ordinator/Lecturer in Piano
• James Tennant Lecturer in Cello
• Lara Hall Lecturer in Violin and Viola
• Rachael Griffiths-Hughes Lecturer in Harpsichord/Organ
• Melody Lin Flute Teacher
• Martin Lee Oboe Teacher
• Andrew Uren Clarinet Teacher
• Sarah Wilson Trumpet Teacher
• Federico Quercia Classical Guitar Teacher
• Doug Cross Trombone Teacher

Performing

BMus Performance Entry Information

1. All applicants for admission into the level one papers in music performance and applicants new to the University of Waikato are required to attend an audition/interview.
2. The application form, duly completed and signed must be returned to the Music Department at the address given below (please click on the Contact Us link) before an audition can be scheduled.
3. Please prepare a short programme of contrasting pieces lasting no more than 15 minutes. The interview will include ear tests, sight reading and a short discussion with the audition/interview panel. Accompaniment is the responsibility of the student.
4. Successful applicants selected by audition will be eligible to enrol for the BMus degree at the University of Waikato. Piano candidates will automatically be considered for the Lili Kraus Piano Scholarship, singers for the Cathedral Scholarship and full time graduate students for the Kerby Bursary.

For further enquiries, please contact us.

Please read your application form carefully before completing.

First round auditions will take place on September 3rd and 4th. Applications for first round auditions close on Wednesday 26th August 2009.

Second round auditions will take place on October 22nd and 23rd 2009 for any places remaining in the performance programme. Applications for the October auditions close on Wednesday 14th October 2009.

Further late applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

See Also:

Academy Singers