THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE FACULTY OF MUSIC HANDBOOK, 1957 MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS Page numbers are not in sequence. This is how they appear in the publication UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE CONSERVATORIUM OF MUSIC Established 1894 t. Director—T ORMOND Рковнssок 0F Music, SIR BERNARD HEINZE, К В LL.D.нк (British Columbia), Mus. Doc. (W.A.), M.A., F.R.C.M., Degré Supérieur, Schola Cantorum, Paris. Vice-Director—REVEREND PERCY JONES, Ph.D., Mus.Doc. Registrar of the University—F. H. JOHNSTON, B.A., B.Com., L.C.A., J.P. Secretary—IAN PAULL FIDDIAN, Barrister and Solicitor. THE ORMOND CHAIR OF MUSIC AND THE CONSERVATORIUM The Chair of Music was founded in the University of Melbourne by the generous endowment (f20,000) of the late Mr. Francis Ormond in 1891. Three years later, in 1894, the Conservatorium was established. THE BUILDING The present building consists of twenty teaching rooms, a finе lecture hall, concert hall (known as Melba Hall), Director's room, administrative offices, library, social room and staff and students' rooms. AIM OF THE CONSERVATORIUM The chief aim of the Conservatorium is co provide a general course of musical education, while provision is also made for specialization in any particular subject. In the absence, on leave, of Mr. Henri Touzeau, Mr. Keith Humble has directed the orchestra. A programme was provided for the National Council of Women at the Melbourne Town Hall, and by the end of the year three concerts will have been given in Melba Hall. At two of these concerts a number of students will have had an opportunity to appear as soloists with the orchestra. Union Theatre Lunch-Time Concerts With the continued support of the Warden of the Union, a successful series of lunch-time concerts has been given. Students have provided the programmes, and this important contribution to the corporate life of the University has obviously been warmly appreciated. Music students have likewise contributed largely to the success of the "Union Nights". Library From time to time I have commented on the need for a new library, since the continuing accretions to our important collection cannot be accommodated properly. Purchases of new works are necessarily being made, in order to keep the library up to date, and it is with profound gratitude that I acknowledge our debt to the many well-wishers of the department who send along gifts of music, often extensive collections, from which more and more students are able to borrow. At present we have not the storage space for all the material which might be displayed. Approved organizations such as the Australian Broadcasting Commission and kindred institutions continue to take advantage of a reciprocal arrangement cover- ing the use of the orchestral scores and parts. Australian Music Examinations Board The importance of the Board's graded examinations, which are now under- taken by nearly 60,000 candidates annually throughout Australia, cannot be stressed too often, for there is possibly no country in which a greater proportion of young people have such formal training in music. The constantly increasing entry for the examinations shows that teachers, institutions and parents appreciate the work of the Board. The grade examinations serve purposes which are quite alien to competitions, in that they provide a carefully prepared series of objectives for the young student ; each candidate is examined by a specialist teacher who furnishes an exhaustive report on the work presented, and teaching methods are authorita- tively checked. In this my final report I wish to place on record my thanks to those who have with such tireless energy and loyalty assisted me in the administration of the Conservatorium ; to Mr. J. Sutton Crow and his successor, Mr. Paull Fiddian, and the administrative staff, to Dr. Percy Jones and the members of our teaching staff. To the University Council I owe my greatest debt. During my term of office the University has consistently recognized the aims of the founder of the Ormond Chair of Music, namely "to found and endow a Chair of Music in the said University with intent thereby to provide instruction in the Science and Art of Music in the said University and to promote musical culture in the Colony of Victoria". Its liberal and realistic interpretation of those terms has con- tributed in full measure to the great development of musical activity in Victoria in the last thirty years. Active encouragement of music in our community, as well as its academic study, has enabled me to organize and develop musical activities which are a lasting reminder of the University's foresight. The University, realizing the educational significance of the establishment of radio in Australia, generously placed my services at the disposal of the Australian Broadcasting Commission, and thus initiated a series of developments which in- fluenced musical education and taste throughout Australia. It can truthfully be said that this University originated plans for musical development which have since been adopted throughout the Commonwealth. That I should have been en- trusted with the presentation of these plans leaves me forever indebted to those who made my activities possible. For it is just and proper to say that had they not had the authority of the University behind them, many of these proposals would never have been implemented. The study, practise and appreciation of music gained considerable benefits from this policy. Our students have opportunities for active participation in the performance of music, and are thus able to combine their practical and academic studies to the betterment of both. Moreover, the University has extended its influence beyond its walls through musical contact with schools, young people and adult music-lovers. Finally, may I offer my heartfelt gratitude to all those within and without the University who, by sympathetic encouragement and understanding, and frequently by valuable gifts and endowments, have made the thirty years in which I have been privileged to serve this University so richly rewarding. I am, Your obedient servant, BERNARD HEINZE, (Ormond Professor) Dean of the Faculty of Music COURSES OF STUDY The work of the Conservatorium is divided into three schools : 1. Introductory School. 2. Degree and Diploma School. З. Master School. Introductory School This School is designed to meet the requirements of students in need of further study before entering upon the full course for the Degree or Diploma in Music. The course for this School includes: (a) Practical Study.—The Student must select a Chief Study, that is to say, a practical study to which he intends to devote his chief attention. (b) Ear Training and Sight Reading. (c) Theory and Elementary Harmony. (d) Concert Practice. In this School all Second Study work of the Degree and Diploma Courses will be taught, subject to the payment of additional fees. Degree and Diploma School This School is designed with a view to the requirements of Candidates for the Degree of Mus. Bac. or for the Diploma in Music, and provides a compre- hensive course of study termed the Full Course. Other students, however, are admitted to the Course, or may, with the permission of the Director, take portions only of the curriculum. The Full Course includes : (a) Chief Study.—Each student must select a Chief Study, that is to say, a practical study to which he intends to devote his chief attention. Candi- dates for the Third Year Diploma in Schools A (a) and В (a), however, will receive fifty minutes' personal attention in place of a Second Study. (b) Second Study.—The student, in addition, receives instruction in a second practical study in the choice of which he should consult the Director. (c) Harmony and Counterpoint. (d) Music А, В and C (Musical History). (e) Orchestration. (f) Sight Reading and Ear Training. (g) Modern Languages.—(English Diction, Italian, and French or German) in place of Counterpoint for students taking Singing as chief study. (h) When prescribed.—Elementary Acoustics, Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble, Accompanying, Methods of Teaching, Music Literature and Materials. For Regulations see page 26 to 37 and for Details of Subjects see page 38 et seq. Degree in School Music This new school is designed with a view to the requirements of candidates for the Degree of Mus. Bac. and provides a comprehensive course of study for those desirous of teaching the subject in schools. 12 Master School This School is open to those who have obtained the Degree or the Diploma in Music in School A (a) or B (a) and (b) (see pages 26-37) or to those who may give other evidence of fitness satisfactory to the Director. It is intended for students showing an undoubted ability as solo performers. Single Studies With the approval of the Director, students who are not candidates for the Degree or the Diploma may enter for Study in Pianoforte, Violin, Singing and Composition, at a fee of 5 to 16 guineas per term (according to teacher selected and duration of the weekly lesson). Single Study students will be entitled to attend the weekly Concert Practice, and will be required to take part in Conservatorium activities such as vocal and instrumental ensemble classes as prescribed by the Faculty of Music, provided that in special cases of hardship exemption may be granted. Special Classes for students of Wind Instruments and for Ensemble Playing, Music for Two Pianofortes, French, German, Italian, Diction, or any other subject approved by the Director, may be arranged at any time, and are not confined to students of the Conservatorium. Opera School The Opera School provides for the study of Grand Opera. University Conservatorium Symphony Orchestras Rehearsals of the University Conservatorium Orchestras (senior and junior) are held weekly.