1.I want to change my major study stream (classical to contemporary or Music Theatre)

2.I think I've taken on too much this year, and want to drop a couple of units

3.I hate a unit that I'm doing - it doesn't make sense

4. I don't know who my major study teacher is - how can I find out?

5. Do I have to go to Concert Practice?

6. I have a problem with Music Theory- I think I need extra help

7. I need help with Core Studies

8. I'm having some personal problems, and need to talk to someone

9. I haven't been at school for years, and really need help with my essays

10. I need to know about the Youth Allowance and Austudy

11. I don't understand my timetable

12. I need a unit outline/reading list for a unit

13. I want to change my enrolment and do another course

14. How do I make a practice room booking?

1. I want to change my major study stream
You will need to contact Lee-ann at the office and arrange for an audition on your preferred instrument/vocal stream. Be prepared though: the completion date for your degree will need to be adjusted as the major study stream requires a minimum of six semesters of study to complete.

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2. I think I've taken on too much this year, and want to drop a couple of units
See Shan Deng one of the Conservatorium's sub-deans. She will be able to show you what will happen if you drop units, and work out an alternative pathway with you. Alternatively, she may refer you to Heather Monkhouse the Undergraduate Studies Coordinator for further information.

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If this doesn't work, and you really don't feel you can talk to any of the teaching staff, see Heather Monkhouse the Undergraduate Studies Coordinator. At most, she can mediate the problem, and at least, she can provide a box of tissues and some wholesome advice if you want to be really miserable. She may also refer you to other student services.

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4. I don't know who my major study teacher is - how can I find out?
Contact Heather Monkhouse your course coordinator to learn the name and contact details of your teacher. It is your responisbility to contact him/her to arrange your lesson time.

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5. Do I have to go to Concert Practice?

Students enrolled in a Major Study unit (FCP, FCM coded units) must attend a minimum of 8 concert practices and 6 professional concerts during the course of the semester. Concert diaries must be submited by 1pm on the final teaching day of the semester. The diary need only contain the program or an entry describing the details one would find in a program: who, what, when and where.

Other students are welcome to attend.

NB: Students enrolled in a major study unit through the Prelude or Overture programs need not attend Concert Practice. Instead their diaries will detail the 6 professional concerts and their participation in all school performance activities.

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6. I have a problem with Music Theory - I think I need extra help
You will need to see Shirley Trembath, for a list of recommended tutors who, for a reasonable fee, will provide individual help.

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7.I need help with Core Studies
You will need to see either Maria Grenfell, the Coordinator of the classical core studies program or Andrew Legg, the Coordinator of the contemporary core studies program for a list of recommended tutors who, for a reasonable fee, will provide individual help.

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8.I'm having some personal problems, and need to talk to someone
You need to visit Student Services. They have trained counsellors available to help you at no cost to yourself, and they can recommend further help wherever you may need it.

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9. I haven't been at school for years, and really need help with my essays
There are several things you can do here. You can go and see your lecturer in the individual units you are doing, and talk to them about your work. They may offer to help you individually.

If you are having trouble with note taking, study skills or writing essays, you can also ask the Flexible Education Unit or FEU http://www.utas.edu.au/feu/ for assistance.

Note - they won't write them for you! But they can help you.

The other thing you can do is contact the Learning Development Unit.

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10. I need to know about the Youth Allowance and Austudy
You need to visit Student Services.They will assist you with all inquiries of this kind.

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11.I don't understand my timetable
See Heather Monkhouse the Undergraduate Studies Coordinator. She created the Conservatorium's timetable and can probably help you here.

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12. I need a unit outline/reading list for a unit
You will need to see the Lecturer in that particular course or unit. Alternatively you can download a copy of the outline from the Conservatorium's undergraduate unit outlines page.

It is a good idea to contact the Unit Co-ordinator immediately if the outline does not reflect current practice in the teaching of the unit.

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13. I want to change my enrolment and do another course

You should first see Heather Monkhouse, the Undergradute Studies Coordinator to let her know about this. You will then need to withdraw from your current course and enrol in another course. Please see STUDENT ADMINISTRATION. It's important you make decisions about this before April 15 2005, as this is the Census (cutoff) date. You will be charged for a full year of study in the units you have withdrawn from, if you withdraw after this date.

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14. How do I make a practice room booking?

Students may book a practice room or computer lab console by accessing the Conservatorium's Online Room or Workstation Booking System. There is a link for this page off the Conservatorium's Home page.

Students requiring regular access to the Conservatorium' s Technology Studio should contact Andrew Legg.

NB: Due to insurance liability concerns students are not permitted to use any practice room for private teaching arrangements.

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