Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music

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The Conservatorium of Music

The University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music offers students an integrated music education based on best international contemporary arts practice.

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Education structure

The Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music is part of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Tasmania. It offers professional education and training in classical and contemporary music through undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Research Higher Degree awards typically involve research into contemporary performance, including cross-arts, multimedia performance, and explorations of new music technologies.

The school has a performance program through its various ensembles, including the Southern Gospel Choir, Australian International Symphony Orchestra Institute, Jan Sedivka Camerata, and The Discovery Orchestra.

Mission

The Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music offers professional education and training in classical music and contemporary music, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The conservatorium aims to combine traditional music skills and contemporary music practices, and to cultivate students’ strengths in composition and performance.

Expansion and reforms

Since 2000, the Conservatorium has expanded to include the expansion into new areas of study such as Rock Studies and Time-based Multimedia to complement its already-established programs in Classical Music, Jazz and Music Education.

Directors and Heads of School

Notable alumni

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