Edu Focus: Australian Guild Of Music Education

What is the name of course?
Bachelor Of Music.

What can we expect to learn from this course?
Students will learn the following: tTo perform at a professional standard while defining their techniques, skills and team work abilities through solo, group and choir performances; to compose, arrange, and improvise music using a high level of skills and understanding through the subjects taught at the Guild; to notate professional scores, record MIDI and audio using sequencing software and technology, create promotional websites and computer assisted instruction software related to music teaching; to create lesson plans, gain understanding in the psychology required teaching students; develop a personal philosophy on how to teach students, and to teach their major instruments; to increase knowledge and understanding in theory, ear development and history of music.

Is there a practical component to the course?
Students perform solo, and in groups for choir and ensemble. Students record onto sequencing software plus create compositions in class time.

What kinds of jobs have previous graduates of this course gone on to do?
Students have gone on to complete their Dip Ed and become full-time music teachers.

Are there any scholarships that students can apply for?
There are no scholarships at present being offered.

Does the course have any famous graduates?
Mal Sedergreen saxophone player, son of Bob Sedergreen and plays regularly with James Morrison, graduated in 2011 and teaches at the Guild as a visiting lecturer.

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