Description
Our Music Performance course offers a vibrant and creative community that fosters the development of exceptional musicians of diverse backgrounds and training. We believe in the transformative power of music and strive to cultivate the highest caliber of performing artists ready to enter the professional industry. Our education and training take risks, connecting the traditions of the past with the talents of the future. Students engage with international practitioners and leading academics, expanding their musical horizons and developing their creativity and entrepreneurial skills.
Our students are equipped with a highly evolved sense of relevance in today’s ever-changing music industry and are able to solve creative problems with ease. Whether they are mastering a traditional instrument or composing new works, our programme provides an environment where musicians can create, collaborate, and connect.
Specializations:
- Classical Music
- Traditional Music
- Contemporary Music
Level Award
Diploma
Career Pathways
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to progress to the Advanced Diploma in Music Performance.
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Minimum age: 17 years old.
- Minimum of two ‘O’ Level subject passes (not including English Language) or their equivalent; AND
- The student will need to submit a statement of purpose and audition and pass an interview.
- Other qualifications which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Minimum Language proficiency requirements
Language Proficiency Requirements
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (500–800 WORDS)
The student will need to describe their interest, involvement and experience in music performance and/or the performing arts more broadly. Performing experience can include work done with arts organisations or events such as film, performance, festivals, exhibitions. These can also be student projects that you worked on.
AUDITION
You are required to showcase three contrasting pieces of music in any style that effectively demonstrates your technical and musical skills.
“Contrasting pieces” may involve variations in:
- tempo (e.g., ballad, medium tempo, fast tempo)
- styles (e.g., pop, jazz, funk)
- genres within a style (e.g., rock ballad, rock-pop, hard rock)
- meters (e.g., 4/4, 3/4, 6/8), periods (e.g., Baroque, Classical, Romantic), or any other characteristic that highlights their differences.
If you are sending in video recordings, ensure you perform each piece in their entirety, rather than just sections. Your video recordings must clearly show your face. Instrumentalists should also show their hands as clearly as possible while playing.
Avoid using special effects or filters that could obscure your face or hands, and refrain from submitting videos from social media platforms like TikTok. All videos submitted should be done in one take, no edits or post processing is allowed.
Audition videos should be submitted to the Office of Student Admissions for international students.
INTERVIEW
The student will need to participate in an aptitude test and dialogue in relation to the submitted statement of purpose and creative portfolio – What are your motivations for choosing this course? Share your interest, influence and aspiration. What do you hope to achieve in this programme? You should also share how this programme might prepare you for your future career path.
Course Structure
- Principal Studies
- Aural Analysis and Musicianship
- Chamber Music
- Composition
- Harmony and Analysis
- Music in Context: Historical and Stylistic Studies
- Industry and Career
Teacher-Student Ratio
- Tutorial 1:25
- Lectural 1:80
Graduation Requirements:
- Attendance requirement
- Module Grade: minimum 50% for each module.
Duration
16 Months – 4 Trimesters (full-time)
Academic Calendar
Fees
Total Tuition Fees: SGD$32,600 (subjected to 9% GST)
excluding non-tuition fees and miscellaneous fees
– Payable over 2 installments
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