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Bachelor of Music at JCH

There are a few important things to note To wrap it up – last questions answered
MUSIC by Keely Moggach when it comes to being a music student at (hopefully!)
JCH. In addition to the practice rooms at the
Ian Potter Southbank Centre, or the ones at So, there you have it – the subjects, the fa-
Congratulations on being accepted into booked there, as well as book practice rooms the VCA, Melba Hall has accessible practice cilities, a window into college life as a music
the Bachelor of Music, and into JCH! So, at the Ian Potter Southbank Centre or VCA. rooms (and is only a two-minute walk!) – student. And finally, best of luck. Yes, you
you’ve passed your audition, enrolled in your you can access the building by swiping your can technically skip lectures. No, I would not
subjects, safely arrived at college... so now You will also take Music History in Semester student card. JCH has a practice room on advise it. Yes, the person living above the
what? GO PRACTICE!! 1, exploring the styles and conventions the ground floor with a piano, as well as practice room can hear you trying to fix that
of music dated from the Renaissance to pianos in Henderson House, the JCR, and the nasty arpeggio. No, they won’t protest. Yes,
Just kidding. Classical periods, and their ties to historically Dining Hall. It is worth noting that the practice taking the Elizabeth street #19 tram will get
informed performance practices. Music room on the ground floor is the only space you to class faster than the Swanston street
Well not really, but we’ll get to that. Language, a theory class, takes place in that are semi-soundproofed. You will require one. No, you can’t practice until midnight,
Semester 2. You will also undertake electives. a key to access it – these can be obtained the noise curfew is 11:00 pm (sorry).
To begin, you are about to enter a course These will broaden your experiences and from the front office – you will be given a key
brimming with the opportunity to better understanding of different areas and topics to hold onto for the semester. Now... GO PRACTICE!
your musical expression, flexibility to suit related to music, whether it be languages,
your musical interests and intended career aural training, or ensemble performance. The As part of college life, we also have regular
pathways, and accessibility to some of elective sections of your enrolment page music performances at formal hall –
the finest music facilities in the heart of are where you can apply for orchestral or these can make for great performance
Melbourne’s renowned Arts Precinct. You’ll chamber ensembles. opportunities for a friendly and supportive
receive mentorship in both individual lessons audience!
and group classes in developing technical The Ian Potter Southbank Centre
facility, musical awareness, and theoretical IgniteLAB
understanding. You will perform under As MCM students, we are fortunate enough
pressure, and observe performances by to study in the Conservatorium’s brand-new As a member of the Faculty of Fine Arts and
students and professionals alike. In addition, home, the Ian Potter Southbank Centre. Music, we are fortunate to have access to
you get to undertake your degree immersed Only opened last year, this magnificent MCM’s IgniteLAB. IgniteLAB is a program
in college life. Here I aim to give a snapshot building is home to state-of- the-art practice, designed to develop entrepreneurial skills
of information relating to both – the ‘Music at performance and recording spaces. To top through one-on-one career advisement,
JCH Starter Pack’. it all, the Ian Potter Centre sits in the heart workshops and internship opportunities. It
of Melbourne’s Arts Precinct, a stone’s throw also aims to assist students in developing
Your subjects from the Southbank Theatre, Arts Centre and personal projects related to arts and
Hamer Hall. Practice room bookings can be music. Advising sessions provided through
As a first-year B-Mus student you will have made via ASIMUT, the Faculty of Fine Arts IgniteLAB can assist with anything from
weekly individual instrumental lessons with and Music’s timetabling system. writing resumes, to applying for grants or
your designated teacher. Your ‘Practical scholarships, applying for teaching or music
Music’ subject will include a two-hour Now, a piece of advice. The Ian Potter Centre management roles, or advice regarding
group ‘masterclass’ with a head of your practice rooms are in high demand. Please career direction.
instrumental area. Details for ‘Practical do not make the same mistake I did, and pop
Music’ won’t appear in your Unimelb into an empty one on the off-chance nobody For more information, go to:
Timetable – don’t worry! The MCM has its booked it and it’s free for the taking – you https://finearts-music.unimelb.edu.au/about-
own timetabling system known as ASIMUT – will likely be kicked out by the person who us/careers-and- development
the faculty will provide information regarding actually did book it, as I was. All I mean by
how to access this site. You’ll be able to see this is: make sure you book! Scroll down to ‘Professional development’ for
when your Practical Music masterclass is a more detailed overview of all IgniteLAB has
to offer, and access to their Facebook page.

My first year goals

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