Dr. Philip Eames
Dr Philip Eames is one of Sydney’s most in-demand choral conductors, as well as an active composer, pianist, and researcher.
Bachelor of Music (Performance) – Classical
Perfect Your Craft
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) program will guide you to refine your musicianship, develop your collaboration skills, and help you stand out as a performer.
Through the classical pathway, you will emerge with the skills and confidence excel in the concert hall, chamber ensemble, or studio.
Join a Legacy of Success
Course Overview
Campus
Sydney
Durations
Domestic students: 6 study periods (2 years full-time) or part-time equivalent.
International students: 9 Study Periods (3 years) full-time.
Start Date
February, May, September
Study Period 3 2025
- Orientation Week: 1 Sep – 5 Sep
- Week 1: 8 Sept – 12 Sept
- Week 7 Study Break: 20th Oct – 24th Oct
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 1 Dec – 5 Dec
Study Period 1 2026
- Orientation Week: 2 Feb – 6 Feb
- Week 1: 9 Feb – 13 Feb
- Week 7 Study Break: 23 Mar – 27 Mar
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 4 May – 8 May
Study Period 2 2026
- Orientation Week: 25 May – 29 May
- Week 1: 1 Jun – 5 Jun
- Week 7 Study Break: 13 Jul – 17 Jul
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 24 Aug – 28 Aug
Study Period 1 2025
- Week 1: 3 Feb – 7 Feb
- Week 7 Study Break: 17 Mar – 21 Mar
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 28 Apr – 2 May
Study Period 2 2025
- Week 1: 26 May – 30 May
- Week 7 Study Break: 7 Jul – 11 Jul
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 18 Aug – 22 Aug
Study Period 3 2025
- Week 1: 8 Sept – 12 Sept
- Week 7 Study Break: 20th Oct – 24th Oct
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 1 Dec – 5 Dec
Entry Requirements
School leaver applicants must:
- Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Students who have successfully completed the senior level of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (or equivalent (VCAL/VCE(VM)in the last 2 years; may be eligible for entry into a diploma level course. Students may use the diploma as a pathway into a degree.
View entry requirements for applicants with tertiary study and mature-age applicants.
Applicants are required to attend an interview or live audition and provide a portfolio of two live or recorded music performances.
Find out more about auditioning at AIM.
- Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
AND
Applicants are required to attend and interview and provide a portfolio of two recorded music performances.
Find out more about auditioning at AIM.
Fees
Indicative total course fee: $73,008
* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.
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For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.
Indicative total course fee: $85,680
* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.
For more information view the AIM’s Undergraduate fees or visit the Fees & Finance page.
Codes
CRS 1401305
Bachelor 111575D
What You’ll Study
The classical pathway is only available at the Sydney Campus.
Within the classical pathway, we offer majors in the following instruments: Piano, Voice, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Trumpet, and Flute. Don’t see your instrument listed? We are committed to supporting a wide range of talented musicians. To ensure we can provide you with the best mentor from day one, we will work with you to align your commencement with the most suitable intake. We strongly encourage you to apply and begin the conversation with our faculty.
You will develop your skills as a performer in your instrument of choice through a mix of one-on-one sessions and group learning. You will participate in collaborative projects with students from other specialisations – including composition and creative technology – to develop your experience working across various areas of music.
There are three stages in the Bachelor of Music (Performance), depending on the depth of study you prefer.
You may exit with a Diploma of Music at the end of 3 study periods.
Domestic students may exit with the Associate Degree of Music at the end of 4 study periods full-time (accelerated).
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) is awarded upon completion of 6 study periods for domestic students only (2 years full-time accelerated).
The Classical Journey
Our program is built on a foundation of one-on-one mentorship, empowering you to achieve technical mastery and find your unique voice. Tailor your course and expand your creative horizons through ambitious collaborations with peers in composition and creative technology, building a versatile skill set for a dynamic career in the arts. Complement your creative practice with electives in entertainment management to ensure you are ready for the business side of the industry.
1:1 Individual Tuition
Refine your technique and develop your unique artistic voice through dedicated one-on-one sessions with our roster of internationally recognised performers and educators.
Cross-Discipline Flexibility
You’ll have the chance to collaborate with students across different specialisations, including composition and creative technology, and have the option to enhance your studies by adding a minor.
Recording Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art recording facilities to create a professional portfolio ready to share with industry bodies.
Capstone Project
Whether a solo recital, a chamber concert, or a portfolio of original compositions, the capstone demonstrates your artistic identity and professional readiness.
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