Guided by the experience and expertise of CCCM’s teachers, students will complete a series of units in instrumental or vocal instruction, which comprises weekly one-to-one instrumental lessons alongside a host of activities provided by CCCM and the community.
These include participation in large and small ensembles, master classes and workshops with world-class special guest musicians, accompanying and/or conducting work, and public performances.
“I am delighted that we have formed this excellent partnership with UNE which will enable the Central Coast residents to partake in tertiary music education delivered right here on the NSW Central Coast,” said Patrick Brennan, Artistic Director, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music.
“This will be a huge asset, enabling students to remain with their families whilst completing an undergraduate degree. Also, it will enable our incredible teaching staff, who are appropriately qualified and skilled to deliver music education at a tertiary level.”
The teaching staff at CCCM are internationally recognised performers and educators who have received numerous accolades including APRA awards in jazz and Australia Council grants, as well as participating in world-class orchestras and ensembles such as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, and Opera Australia.
“The calibre of teachers at the Central Coast Conservatorium will ensure our music students in the area will receive excellent quality instrumental or vocal tuition in a number of genres,” Dr Alana Blackburn, UNE Music’s discipline convenor said.
“Our students will also benefit from being closer to UNE Sydney to use our digital music lab and other resources, as well as participate in performances such as the Parramatta Lanes Festival”.
This is the third in a series of institutional partnerships which include Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music and The New England Conservatorium of Music.
The model is proving to be very sought-after and has led to enquiries from other institutions.
“This model has proven to benefit both the University and the region in which the partnering conservatorium is based. There is a significant youth drain in regional areas which means there is a demand to keep younger, skilled teachers and musicians in the communities. This is one way UNE Music is reaching out to regional students”.
“It is actually a competitive market, but UNE is well-placed with its fully online music degree. We have already had enquiries from students about enrolling with us.”
Students are able to apply now to begin a UNE Bachelor of Music in Trimester 1, 2021 at une.edu.au/music
