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Undergraduate subject

Performance

Whakaaturanga

06 October 2023

Develop your music performance skills in instruments or singing, performing individually and in groups.

HOW TO APPLY

Overview


Performance

Introduction

Music studies in Performance develops creative ideas and expression through all styles of music. With rapid growth and cultural shifts in the music industry, professional artists need the skills to be flexible and adaptive performers.

Developing your musical abilities at UC is a unique opportunity to learn from professionals and connect with other musicians and the local arts scene.

Performance Music is based in the UC Arts city campus located in Te Matatiki Toi Ora | Art Centre of Christchurch.

 

How to apply

Entry to some first-year Performance courses are limited based on an audition with an instrument or in singing.

Applications for 2025 have now closed. However, late audition applications will be considered at the discretion of UC Music. Please contact music@canterbury.ac.nz if you are wanting to submit a late application for 2025 performance study.

Please use this form to apply to audition for 2026. The form contains key information on the audition process.

Performance

What will my study involve?

  • Learn through individual lessons and group classes in a wide range of musical instruments and voice.
  • Take advantage of opportunities to join large and small ensembles and the UC Chamber Choir, Consortia.
  • You will have plenty of opportunities to perform publicly, with 100+ concerts hosted on campus each year.

Performance

Career opportunities

People with strong musical talents are always highly sought after by event organisers and arts businesses.

Career pathways could include:

  • choirs and orchestras
  • musical theatre
  • music therapy
  • event management.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Music.

Brochures

Undergraduate Prospectus

Whakatairanga Ākonga

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International Prospectus 2024/2025

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