Information I Areas
of Study I Assessment I Minimum
Entry Standards I Costs I University
Credit
Section Criteria I
Contact Information I
Application Form & Audition Information
Welcome to the latest innovation of the Conservatorium of
Music - the Overture advanced placement program.
Information for Parents
and Students
The Overture program is an initiative of the University
of Tasmania’s Conservatorium of Music. In cooperation with
participating schools, the Overture program aims to identify
exceptional Tasmanian music students in their final years of high
school and provide an extension program for a small number of students
allowing them to participate in some University study concurrently
with study for the TCE certificate.
The study at the Conservatorium is intended to supplement Year
11 and/or 12 school music studies
(students must be concurrently enrolled in TCE pre-tertiary music and are expected to be active particpants in school ensembles and other music activities) easing the transition to tertiary
study and with the clear expectation that Overture students
will continue their studies at the University of Tasmania Conservatorium
when they have completed their TCE.
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Areas of Study
Overture is open to Years 11 and 12 instrumentalists, vocalists and
composers in either Classical or Contemporary modes. Areas of extension
for an individual student, and the units to be studied under the
auspices of the program, will be determined by the Conservatorium
on advice from and in coordination with the participant’s school.
Students will normally undertake no more than one solo performance or
composition unit in the program. Students may not undertake more than two units in a semester and only one subject in the first semester of enrolment for Year 11 students. The maximum number of units that may be undertaken in the program is four over two years. All enrolment decisions must be discussed and approved by both the partner school the Overture coordinator. Ensemble units are also available for Overture students .
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Assessment
Students in the Overture program will attend classes at
designated partner schools. Such classes will use curricula designed
for BMus students and will be subject to the same assessment criteria,
processes and policies. Unit outlines setting out the requirements
and the assessment criteria for each unit undertaken will be given
to students at the beginning of each semester.
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Minimum Entry Standards and Selection Criteria
Students wishing to apply for a place in the Overture program must complete an application form signed by their
school principal.
Students must be concurrently enrolled in pre-tertiary music subjects.
The program is open to instrumentalists, vocalists and composers
in either Classical or Contemporary modes.
The minimum entry standards for consideration for the program are:
1. A high achievement in a pre-tertiary music subject for students who have completed Year 11
or
Exceptional achievement in year 10 music subjects for students who are commencing
Year 11
or
A for AMEB Grade 7 practical examination or equivalent;
and
2. Good academic results over most recent 12 months of study
and outstanding commitment to school-based music activities.
All application forms must be accompanied by
- transcripts of results, examination certificates and
any other relevant documentation
- in the case of composition applicants, a folio of recent
compositions
- a letter of recommendation from the student’s current
instrumental, vocal or composition teacher
- a letter of recommendation from the student’s current
school music teacher
Applicants satisfying the above criteria will take the Conservatorium
written entrance test. The test is that used by the Conservatorium
to assess to skill levels of applicants for the Diploma of
Music and the Bachelor of Music. A sample of this test is
available from the Conservatorium Office.
Students who score satisfactorily in the Conservatorium entrance test
will then be invited for a live audition. Students are asked
to prepare 3 contrasting pieces (15 mins) for this audition.
Only a limited number of places are available in the Overture program and an annual quota will apply.
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Costs
Students selected for participation in the Overture program will
be enrolled at the University. The cost of individual instrumental,
vocal or composition lessons and all academic instruction will usually
be the responsibility of the student or school. All costs for auditions,
tests, quizzes, exams and certification will be borne by The University
of Tasmania.
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University Credit
The Overture program provides an incentive for students to continue
in the Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Tasmania Conservatorium
of Music when they have completed their TCE/VCE or equivalent. .Any units satisfactorily completed under the Overture program are credited towards the degree requirements of
the University of Tasmania Bachelor of Music thereby reducing
the number of units required for completion of the degree
(a minimum of 24 x 12.5% units). Students participating in the
Overture program may gain credit for up to 2 units in the Bachelor
of Music in any given year, and a maximum of 4 units overall. No credit will be given for
failed or incomplete units.
For information on how Overture units may contribute to the TER score please refer to the University's High Achiever program website page on HAP and the TER score.
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Contact Information
The coordinator of the Overture program at the Conservatorium
is Dr Anne-Marie Forbes. She may be contacted for further
information on 6226-7351 or by email at the following address
a.forbes@utas.edu.au.
The program is run in co-operation with the participating schools
and regular feedback will be sought from the school to monitor student
workload and performance.
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Application Form
Overture Extension
Program for Gifted Students
Audition Information (pdf)
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