Music Industry
Training Courses
Directory 2021
The music industry offers a broad array of career opportunities that include music performance, composing, sound engineering, broadcasting, production, artist and event management. Universities, polytechnics and other providers throughout the country offer valuable training courses in many of these areas. An essential guide to the various courses on offer for next year is presented here in the NZMusician.co.nz annual Music Industry Training Courses Directory.
Music Industry
NZM has made every effort to include up-to-date information and to list all the pertinent music courses that have come to our attention, and we thank those who provided the information contained herein. Given the uncertainties caused by Covid-19 some schools were unable to confirm the availability of 2021 courses in time. Auckland EXCEL - page 1 MAINZ - page 2, 3, 4 University of Auckland - page 4 SAE Institute - page 5, 6
Auckland EXCEL SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS, Auckland EXCEL prides itself on the calibre of its tutors who are industry professionals. With small classes, there is attention given to each student’s learning programme to ensure success. The practical nature of the course means students have maximum opportunity to apply what they learn in the context of the contemporary music styles of today. Course: PERFORMANCE IN MUSIC (Level 4) Duration: One-year full time study. Course start date: February 2021 No. of students per intake: 80 (including Drama and Dance students.) Entry criteria: Minimum age, 16. Entry is by audition. Applicants must have some NCEA Level 1 English credits, show evidence of previous experience and display a degree of ability in one of the majors - vocals, guitar, keys, drums or bass
This Directory provides information about tertiary music courses available around the country in 2021, including application closing dates. The courses are listed geographically under North and South Islands, with the following key indicating the emphasis of each course:
Contemporary Classical
Jazz
Technical
This annual Training Courses Directory can be found year-round on the NZM website, NZMusician.co.nz and also as an e-magazine at www.issuu.com The online resource includes links to the various tertiary institute websites. While we strongly encourage musical training, inclusion does not constitute recommendation by NZ Musician.
CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND Vision College - page 6 Wintec - page 6 Toi Ohomai BoP - page 8
WELLINGTON Massey University - page 8 NZ School of Music - page 8, 9 Whitireia, Te Auaha - page 9, 10
SOUTH ISLAND NMIT - page 10 Ara Institute - page 10 University of Canterbury - page 10, 11 University of Otago - page 11 SIT - page 11, 12
Emphasis: The music programme is practical and performance focused. A range of both theory and practical based courses are offered that will develop students’ performance and technical ability within their given major. Students will receive two one-on-one music lessons with their tutors each week, as well as combined classes with their major stream working with industry professionals. The Music Performance papers put the student onto a full sized stage where they receive practical training in both solo and ensemble performances. The Music Fundamentals course will equip students to be able to read and write music and they will explore many contemporary music genres and settings in the Music Studies course. Students also study Music Technology where they will develop composition and arranging skills and be able to collaborate with other music students for assessment and ensemble purposes. Learning how to operate and safely set up a PA system is covered in the Music Technology course and how to utilise and enhance musical compositions using Logic Pro and other software. Qualification gained: NZ Certificate in Music, Level 4, majoring in Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards or Vocals. Career prospects: Students will leave with an excellent knowledge and practical skills
in their given major, and the confidence to apply them in a wide variety of industry settings including teaching, performance, sound engineering, event management, promotion, composition and arranging. Facilities: Large auditorium, practice rooms, computer lab, lecture rooms. Tutors: Tony O’Rourke (performance, vocals) Hope Tuisaua (music fundamentals) Alex Griffith (bass), Stephen Thomas (drums), Paul Toilalo (guitar, music studies, music technology), Vanessa Abernethy, Hannah McGrail, Deborah Knight (vocals). Prominent graduates: Vincent Harder, Adeaze, Ben Lummis, Nyssa Collins. Cost: $6106 ex GST Applications: Auditions start August 2020. Contact: info@excel.ac.nz Website: www.excel.ac.nz Facebook/Instagram: excelperformingarts_ Address: 20 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland 0640
pleted Performance in Music (Level 4). Emphasis: This level 5 programme builds on what was covered in level 4 as students develop performance material through Project Based learning modules – involving the whole process from planning and pre-production right through to going out on the road for short tours. Students gain invaluable performance experience as well the ability to hone and craft their own original material. Students are given the opportunity to present and perform their work not only at school, but also on short tours around Auckland and New Zealand. Qualification: NZ Diploma in Music, Level 5 majoring in Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards or Vocals. Career prospects: Students will leave with an excellent knowledge and practical skills in their given major, and the confidence to apply them in a wide variety of industry settings including teaching, performance, sound engineering, event management, promotion, composition and arranging. Cost: $6106 ex GST Phone: (09) 827 7327 Contact: info@excel.ac.nz Website: www.excel.ac.nz Facebook/Instagram: excelperformingarts_ Address: 20 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland 0640
Course: PERFORMANCE IN MUSIC (Level 5) Duration: One-year full time study. Course start date: February 2021 Entry criteria: Must have successfully com-
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