Wally Gunn received a Bachelor of Music Performance (Composition) with Honours degree in 2006.
Study Interactive Composition at the Conservatorium
We focus on commercially driven cross-art modes of composition which may include writing music for events, film, television, animation, theatre, music theatre, dance, pop song, advertising, video gaming, online, installation art and sound design.
Our composers create new artistic work in group environments and embrace the theoretical and practical study of the harmonic, melodic, rhythmic and formal structures and process of contemporary music.
What is Interactive Composition?
Alternatively, if you are interested in developing composition grounded within the Western notated art music tradition, while also engaging in dialogue with other contemporary musical practices, visit our Composition discipline page.
Interactive Composition courses
I always saw music as a hobby, then one day I thought: if this is the thing I want to do forever, why not learn everything I can about it in a structured environment, with like-minded people, being taught by professionals and have access to amazing equipment and gear (that I can’t afford)?
Jessie WarrenBachelor of Music, specialisation in Interactive Composition
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Conservatorium Events
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A Velvet Ant, a Flower and a Bird: a Journey through Sonic Ecologies
Wednesday 10 June 2026 7:00pm - 8:30pmA collaboration between EcoAcoustic Music and the Potter Museum of Art Responding to visual works from the recent Potter Museum of Art’s exhibition A velvet ant, a flower and a bird, student composers from Melbourne Conservatorium of Music present new sonic art works with a strong ecological ... -
Jazz and Improvisation Winter Camp 2026
29 June 2026 - 3 July 2026We are inviting high school aged instrumentalists and vocalists in years 9-12 to spend a week on campus and explore the world of Jazz and Improvisation. Meet like-minded musicians and develop your playing, skill set and creativity when approaching Jazz music and exploring Improvisation. The w... -
Southbank Series: In Full Flight
Saturday 5 September 2026 7:30pm - 9:00pmThe second concert in the Southbank Series draws together four composers across three centuries, each with a distinct voice. Program Igor Stravinsky Danses Concertantes Carl Nielsen Flute ConcertoLisa-Maree Amos, Section Principal Flute Paul Stanhope ApolloLudwig van Beethoven Sympho...