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In 1988 the Queensland Conservatorium of Music established a regional campus in Mackay. Located in a leased school facility in Shakespeare Street, it was originally intended to deliver preparatory courses in music. The programs offered were certificates, associate diplomas, diplomas and the first year of a Bachelor of Music. The growing strength and recognition of the institution and its incorporation into CQUniversity in 1996 confirmed the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) as an entity in its own right. CQCM soon began to offer full degree programs in Music Theatre, Jazz and Classical Music studies with students auditioning into these degrees from all states of Australia and from overseas.
In 2000, CQCM moved to its new, purpose built facility at the Mackay campus of CQUniversity. This further cemented its place as a quality, music- training centre that was committed to long-term viability and a sustainable contribution to the arts in Central Queensland. A number of important strategic decisions including, the establishment of industry partnerships with Hamilton Island Enterprises, touring projects, links with overseas institutions and international staff, and the growing recognition of the CQCM brand , all contributed to its current national and international status.
CQUniversity now offers music and theatre undergraduate programs in Rockhampton, Mackay and in distance education mode (flexible delivery). Through the various specialisations, students are encouraged to take their music and theatre skills to the highest levels possible through a wide range of performance opportunities that include a variety of different music ensembles and stage productions. CQUniversity is renowned for its committment to excellence, and students are inspired and motivated to achieve their very best by the staff and industry professionals who teach in each of the programs.
Post-graduate programs are also available through the School of Creative and Performing Arts. Students can undertake Honours degrees in Music and Theatre, a coursework Master of Creative Enterprise (Creative Practice) and PhD study by application.
CQUniversity's CQCM continues to pursue excellence and innovation in its academic programs, research initiatives and community outreach, making it one of Australia's foremost providers of arts education.
Located on the beautiful Central Queensland Coast at the CQUniversity Mackay campus, this purpose-built facility, opened in 2001, provides world class facilities for the music and theatre programs offered through CQUniversity. This specialised teaching and learning centre, has been re-configured from its original purpose as the Conservatorium of Music, to become a national centre of excellence in integrated theatre training. The Bachelor of Theatre includes specialisations in Musical Theatre, Drama (Actor's craft) & Technical Theatre. This program requires three years of full-time or six years of part-time study to complete.
The theatre training facility comprises:
The theatre is the showpiece of this facility. It is 9 metres wide at the proscenium and with the orchestra pit covered, 10 metres deep. The stage can be set for full stage, half and forestage. There is also a well-equipped fly tower. Full lighting, sound and video facilities can be provided. The theatre can seat 200 people and also houses a Stuart and Sons concert grand piano, especially commissioned for this theatre.
Located on the Rockhampton campus of CQUniversity, the Bachelor of Music (BMus) has a specialization in Jazz and Popular. Students have access to a wide range of facilities designed to cater to individual performance training and the development of skills in ensemble work. Students have access to 24 hour computer facilities, the CQUniversity library and multiple practice rooms.
CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD-00219C; NSW-01315F; VIC-01624D
