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An overview of the discipline of musicology, its principal concepts and associated methods of research. Students consider key texts from the scholarly literature and musicological viewpoints and perspectives. This course also develops advanced writing skills.

An overview of conducting literature and pedagogical skills for the rehearsal, the concert platform and music education contexts. The course includes analysis, score preparation, practical sessions and requires attendance at designated rehearsals and performances.

An intensive performance-based course that focuses on a specific regional musical tradition.

A supervised course of advanced music performance research culminating in a performance and associated written material.

A supervised course of advanced music performance research culminating in a performance and associated written material.

A survey of pedagogical research themes and applications in music education, studio pedagogy and community music.

A detailed examination of the practices and concepts in a selected music education approach or method.

A review of current music education, community music and studio pedagogy research along with the application of practical teaching and workshop techniques and methods relevant for school and community contexts.

Music community and/or pedagogy music research project. Includes fieldwork in music industry, community, school, or studio contexts and a research report.

Practical research in instrumental technique leading to the development of advanced improvisational skills. Students prepare a recital reflecting the technical work undertaken in the semester. Students engage with practice through ensemble and 1:1 instruction.

Jazz arranging and composition for mixed ensembles. Through the analysis and study of advanced compositional and orchestration techniques, students produce original research material for recorded portfolio. Students are encouraged to perform with a 'mentor' from the jazz faculty in the development of a creative process and individual style.

A continuation of work undertaken in MUS 772 for a variety of ensembles.

The development of advanced song writing and popular music composition skills. Students engage in an in-depth study of lyric writing, word setting, and compositional elements, compose a significant body of new songs and compositions, and produce a research portfolio of recordings and scores of these works.