Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Music Conjoint - Creative Practice: Classical

The University of Auckland

Complement your musical studies with a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages. You’ll learn from leading researchers while developing your practice with some of the country’s finest instrument teachers, music historians and composers. Our BA/BMus develops essential skills that can help you to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing, globalised economy and an evolving music industry. Your BA/BMus will support your future career by helping you to develop strong capabilities, including advanced communication skills, critical and creative thinking, the ability to research and evaluate information, the ability to analyse problems and seek solutions, adaptability, and an awareness of different perspectives. You’ll be well-positioned to pursue new opportunities opened up by developments in society, technology and the music industry.Besides acquiring essential musical skills and pursuing focused studies in your instrument/voice, you will broaden your knowledge of the historical and cultural underpinnings of all aspects of music and its performance. You can participate with a wide range of ensembles pursue studies in historical performance and contemporary music and participate in masterclasses, workshops and performances. These experiences create a stimulating learning environment that prepares you for your future as a working musician. Your main instrumental or vocal learning can be supported by auxiliary performance studies in baroque instruments or a second instrument. You will also study other topics of interest to you, including music education, pedagogy, music technology, conducting, music studies, musicians’ health and various industry-related topics.