The mission of AMPA is to provide the highest standard of music and performing arts education through:

• The delivery of tertiary programs, training and research of international quality;  
• Graduates empowered with greater knowledge, ability and professional practice; and,  
• The inspiration of creativity, appreciation and commitment to music and the arts in all people.

Vision Statement

AMPA is committed to becoming a leader of music and arts education in Australia and beyond, constantly striving towards distinction in performance, creativity and scholarship. Students are educated to the highest standards based on the best possible professional practice. Through our graduates, faculty and community alike, AMPA seeks to leave a positive impact on the music and performing arts arena.

Constitution of the Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts

 

The Academy of Music And Performing Arts (AMPA) is one of Australia's leading tertiary providers of performing arts education.

Educating and inspiring young artists for over 30 years, AMPA remains committed to providing the highest quality in music and performing arts degrees, including music production and composition, contemporary and classical music, music theatre and dance performance (contemporary, ballet and jazz).

With its distinctive personal approach, high calibre teaching staff, emphasis on performance-based study and individual study designs, AMPA equips talented artists with the skills essential to succeed as musicians, dancers, performing artists, composers, producers, choreographers, directors, teachers and industry professionals in Australia and around the world. Given the demands of such highly competitive industries, AMPA’s ultimate priority is to develop inspirational and proficient artists who will leave a lasting impact on whichever field they choose.

Recent Developments

Recent developments at AMPA include:

• Rated #1 by students for positive interactions with staff and students amongst similar tertiary providers in NSW (SES Survey 2021 & 2022). 
• Expansion of individual music units to ensure AMPA students receive more individual lessons and mentoring than any other tertiary provider in Australia. 
• Expansion of postgraduate courses to 18 weeks per study period (including 18 x individual Principal Study & Second Study units).
• The scheduling of major external dance showcase events for the end of every trimester.
• The introduction of guest choreographers to work with students each trimester. 
• Campus upgrades to the Tom Mann Theatre, ensemble studio, recording/production studio and tracking rooms.
• Establishment of the Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) and Video Games Music (VGM) as a Principal Study, allowing for 12 x individual mentoring sessions with a specialist.
   

Higher Education Accreditation

• AMPA is a registered Higher Education Provider through the Australian Government - Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
• AMPA is a registered FEE-Help provider for all of its courses
• AMPA is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
• AMPA is AUSTUDY/ABSTUDY approved for all full-time courses