MUSGEN 3012 - In Search of Australia's Music III

Australia's social and cultural diversity is reflected in the richness of its musical fabric. The music of Indigenous Australians sits alongside the musical traditions of European and non-European immigrants. Art music, jazz and contemporary popular music styles vie for the attentions of an increasingly culturally diverse Australian population. This course draws on the expertise of key music practitioners and commentators in order to explore the rich tapestry that is Australia's music. Students will be required to argue, in a research essay supported by a class presentation, the case for and/or against the existence of a uniquely Australian musical identity.