Performance

Whakaaturanga

Qualifications

Bachelor of Music

Overview

For proficient performers, UC offers individual lessons and group classes in a wide range of musical instruments and voice, alongside opportunities to join large and small ensembles and the UC Chamber Choir, Consortia.

Classes are also offered in Conducting for all Bachelor of Music students at 300-level.

How to apply

Entry into the Performance major is by application and an audition. Application forms are available on Te Kura Puoro | School of Music website. Early auditions begin 22 August. Applications should be submitted by 20 September.

Courses

Performance major

For the major in the Bachelor of Music, complete the following courses:

100-level

200-level

300-level

MUSA 341 Performance Major 3A

Career opportunities

Majoring in Performance will provide you with essential experience as a soloist and ensemble performer, participating regularly in public performances in Ōtautahi Christchurch city and beyond. Many UC graduates have gained professional positions in orchestras, choirs, musical theatre, and broadcasting. Other career paths include music education, music therapy, and arts administration and leadership.

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

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

'With Music everything is very hands on, and you’re always putting what’s learnt into real ...

Nicole Taylor

Music, Performance

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Grace Millar

Music, Performance

'I can learn from some of the best musicians in the city...'

Matthew Harris

Accounting, Music, Performance

Contact us

Te Kura Puoro | School of Music

Phone +64 3 369 0608
Email artsdegreeadvice@canterbury.ac.nz

Location
Music building – see campus maps – and Arts Centre, 3 Hereford Street Christchurch

Postal address
Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

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