Bachelor of Music - Music Performance in Clayton Australia | Monash University

Whether your aspirations lie in composing or performing, you're fascinated by music technology, or you're eager to investigate music's cultural significance, Monash's Music program will cultivate your creativity while pushing you to achieve excellence. You'll refine your practical abilities, work alongside global artists, and learn from distinguished faculty members. The curriculum explores music's historical, artistic, technical, and societal dimensions, expanding your worldview while preparing you for professional opportunities in the field. You'll develop specialized knowledge in one of three concentrations: Composition and Music Technology, Music Performance, or Popular Music. Through a holistic approach combining listening, analysis, performance, notation, and composition, you'll enhance both your auditory skills and music theory comprehension. The program blends Western classical and jazz theory with hands-on application, while introducing diverse musical traditions across cultural, historical, and professional contexts. Elective options span from jazz arrangement to digital music production, from East Asian musical heritage to conducting techniques, supplementing both core and specialized studies. You'll strive for mastery in your chosen specialization—Performance, Popular Music, or Composition and Creative Music Technology—culminating in a final assessment of either your principal instrument/vocal performance, a creative portfolio, music technology project, or scholarly work. Experience an inspiring, supportive, and innovative learning environment featuring expert instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, rare archival resources, valuable industry networks, and international study options.