CPIT MusicArts (aka Jazz School)

Music Performance & Composition
Contact: Cameron Pearce, Ph: +64 3 940 8063 (office)
CPIT Jazz School, PO Box 540, Cnr Madras and High Streets, Christchurch 8140
pearcec@cpit.ac.nz www.cpit.ac.nz/musicarts

Duration: Bachelor of Musical Arts: 3 years full-time. Diploma of Musical Arts: 2 years full-time

Start Date: Feburary 2 2009

Closing Date: Applications available until December 15, 2008

Intake: Up to 60

Description: This new programme allows students to choose between either a Jazz pathway with options in performance (tonal or percussion) or writing; or a Popular Music/Rock pathway that integrates skills in performance, writing and production. It consists of practical and theoretical courses in a variety of music and music related topics including instrumental or vocal practical study, music theory, composition, arranging, history, improvisation, sound, music production, sequencing and a supervised research project in the final year.

Qualification: Bachelor of Musical Arts (BMusArts) or Diploma of Musical Arts (DipMusArts)

Facilities: Purpose built in 1998, the three level Jazz School building features some of the best facilities of any music institution in the world. Rooms are air conditioned and sound proofed, and include; 10 individual practice rooms, 6 ensemble rooms, 3 class rooms, computer/keyboard suite, CD and resource library and a 180 seat auditorium/recording facility. Located near the centre of the Christchurch CBD, students have access 7am to midnight, seven days a week.

Tutors: Tom Rainey (Head of Music Programmes), Susan de Jong, Bob Heinz, Ted Meager, Cameron Pearce, Gwyn Reynolds, David Saunders, Scott Taitoko, Neill Pickard, Harry Harrison, Darren Pickering, Hamish Oliver, Richard Pickard, Reuben Derrick, Nick Gaffaney.

Cost: Approx $4972 (domestic), $14849 (international)

Entry Criteria:
Academic: Total of 42 NCEA credits at Level 3, as follows: 14 credits in English or an English rich subject.
an additional 28 credits across any subjects, subject areas or domains, including unit standards.
Musical Audition: Instrumental or vocal skills and ability (in person or by DVD), aural test, theory test (approximately equivalent to Grade 3 level).

Prospects:
Depending on courses studied, you will also be able to engage in many musical and artistic situations including teaching, performance, journalism, production, sound engineering, event management, promotion, composition and arranging.

Graduates:
Nick Gaffaney (Anika Moa, Goldenhorse), L A Mitchell (Nativa), Oakley Grenell (OG Otautahi All stars, Departure Lounge), Joe McCallum (Atlas), Brett Hirst (Mike Nock, Vince Jones), Gerard Masters (Missy Higgins).

Address: CPIT Jazz School, PO Box 540, Cnr Madras and High Streets, Christchurch 8140

Email: raineyt@cpit.ac.nz

Website: www.cpit.ac.nz/musicarts

Phone: +64 3 940 8063

Fax: +64 3 940 8079

For more info contact:

Tom Rainey
Programme Leader - MusicArts
Acting Head, School of Performing Arts
Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
PO Box 540, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand
www.cpit.ac.nz/jazz
Ph: +64 3 940 8430 or +64 21 262 4934

www.cpit.ac.nz/musicarts