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MUSIC PrEPArATOrY COUrSE

The Music Preparatory Course is designed specially for students learning Outcomes:
who wish to develop their instrumental foundation and music theory
knowledge, prior to entering the three-year Diploma in Music • Demonstrate the establishment of
programme. The course will run for 12 weeks across a Semester, solid technical foundation through the
from January to April. presentation of required musical works
• Communicate musical understanding
instrumental tuition (principal study) – You will attend weekly
individual lessons with selected professional musicians. These specialist of required musical works through
tutors will help you develop strong and solid techniques along with performance or in a composition
portfolio interview
preparation of repertoire.
• Establish foundation of pitch accuracy,
Music appreciation – You will learn about basic musical form as well
as the lives and works of leading composers. You will also learn about chord recognition, rhythmic and
melodic understanding
the development of western music history.
Music theory & aural training – This class will cover all basics in
music theory and ear training. You will sit for an assessment based on the
requirements of ABRSM Grade v theory, which may also be taken externally.

BAChElOr OF MUSIC (hONS)

This is a two-year course for diploma graduates offered in collaboration learning Outcomes:
with the Royal College of Music. Final-year students have the • Sharpen your individual skills and deepen
opportunity to attend their international placement for 7 weeks at the specialist interests, establishing yourself in
Royal College of Music in London (for Western Instruments) or 10 the profession
weeks at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing (for Chinese
Instruments). Students will not only attend lessons, but will also be • Develop close links with the music
offered opportunities to perform in public events. profession in its widest sense
• Gain a sense of individual and collective
The Bachelor of Music (Hons) course is relevant to Singaporeans who responsibility
wish to work in the developing music industry, either as performers or
teachers. It is also relevant to individuals who are interested in pursuing • Respond flexibly to changing professional
further studies. The course will provide you with the opportunity to expectations and demands within broader
study and perform within a multicultural environment. musical, cultural, interdisciplinary and
economic perspectives

S ch o o l o f MU S I c

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