Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance

The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance

In music performance, composition and technology, critical performance studies, and scholarship, we aim to develop the performing arts practitioners of tomorrow through innovative approaches to teaching and research that foster creativity, collaboration, expertise and enterprise.

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Context studies in music and critical performance

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Monash University news

Rare Treasures of Indonesia

Celebrating Monash University's research focus on the music and cultures of Indonesia, the “Rare treasures of Indonesia” exhibition showcases artistic treasures from Sumatra and Java.

Music only 5 September 2022

Opening of the Digital Music Hub and Margaret Kartomi Gallery of Musical Instruments and Artefacts

Monash University news

On 7 June, Monash University officially launched its new state of the art Digital Music Hub and the Margaret Kartomi Gallery of Musical Instruments and Artefacts, both located within the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance.

Music only 29 June 2022

Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year - Stephen Byth

Stephen Byth, a Monash Alumni was nominated and awarded the 2021 Australian Jazz Bell Award for Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year.

Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance 21 April 2022

The Phonetic Orchestra wins Performance of the Year - Jazz/Improvised Music at the 2021 Art Music Awards

We are delighted to share that The Phonetic Orchestra won their category "Performance of the Year - Jazz/Improvised Music."  The Phonetic Orchestra features our HDR candidates Callum G'Froerer, Jonathan Heilbron, and Aaron Wyatt.

Music only 9 September 2021
Monash University news

Professor Deborah Cheetham AO receives 2020 JC Williamson Award

Professor of Practice at the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance, Deborah Cheetham AO, has been awarded the 2020 JC Williamson Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the Australian live entertainment and performing arts industry.

Music only 11 May 2021
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