CQCM Mackay Bachelor of Music Theatre

I have read many articles bad mouthing CQCM's Bachelor of Music Theatre, or as it's now known, Bachelor of Theatre (Specialisation) Music Theatre, Drama, Dance. I would like to let prospective students know that CQCM has an excellent facility, course structure and lecturers. Considerations need to be made that the current building (which is a completely Conservatorium run professional theatre, with it's own fly tower, etc) was only finished around 2002, so there were a few years of getting used to that. And now that the course has changed to a Bachelor of Theatre with specialisations in Music Theatre, Drama and Dance, we need to give the university and new students time to find their feet in this new set up. Every institution will have it's bad points, and having studied at the Conservatorium of Music in Brisbane, while it is a good facility, I did not like it at all, but don't let that put anyone off doing what they feel they need to. Regarding your lack of formal dance tuition, I was the same. I was worried that, auditioning at 23, I was too old and that I only had school production and amateur theatre experience. The MT specialisation teaches you from basics - how to dance, sing, act, read music etc, and the new dance and drama specialities focus more on those specific disciplines. We also have access to some of the best professionals today, in my time alone we have had guest directors such as Drew Anthony, Kim Hardwick, Judith Roberts, Chloe Dallimore, Chris Horsey and John Wregg. Just because we are out woop woop in Mackay doesn't mean we are a less talented group of students. I feel I get better opportunities here than I would at a massively well known institution such as WAAPA and NIDA. Also, you don't just learn how to perform, you learn about all the ins and outs of backstage, from lighting and sound, to costume design and stage management. I'm so proud to be on my way to becoming a performer who udnerstands and truly appreciates every role of a production, both on stage and off. I hope we get more auditions next year, as unfortunately not a lot of people know about us. Come audition and make up your own opinions about the course, I was originally advised against it, but it's been the best decision I've made.