Professor Kevin Purcell believes CQUniversity is determined to build national centres of excellence in 2 niche areas of cultural endeavour - theatre and jazz/contemporary music. CQUniversity is holding auditions for its Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) and Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) degrees in Mackay and Rockhampton.

The Bachelor of Theatre program will debut in Mackay in 2009 in the campus' iconic theatre facilities.

In addition to the University's already established and exemplary training in Musical Theatre, new specialisations in Drama (Actor's Craft) and Dance (Contemporary and Classical) will also be available.

The new program offers substantial cross-disciplinary performance opportunities with 6 stage productions a year and is unique for its use of new performance technologies.

The Bachelor of Music program offers specialisations in Jazz and Popular Performance and Creative Music Technologies.  These two specialisations provide innovative opportunities in contemporary music-making.

From 2009 the Bachelor of Music program will be offered at the Rockhampton campus.

Audition details:

MACKAY
Friday 10 October from 10am - 6pm
Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music Theatre
Boundary Road, Planlands
CQUniversity Mackay Campus

ROCKHAMPTON
Saturday 1 November from 9am - 6pm (Theatre), 1pm - 6pm (Music)
Drama Studio and Helene Jones Room
Building 4 and 5
CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus

For an audition application and further information contact Kim Mackenzie on 07 4940 7801 or k.mackenzie@cqu.edu.au .

Candidates must apply through QTAC to be eligible for an audition.

Capital city auditions and workshops are also being this month held. Details via this link.

Director of Music and Performing Arts Kevin Purcell provides an insight into the two new programs that will be offered at CQUniversity in an article titled: Uni strives for excellence in theatre and jazz.