Advanced Diploma in Music (Singapore Raffles Music College)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
The 2-year Advanced Diploma in Music (AdMus) is principally centered around the attainment and improvement of intellectual, reflective and practical abilities that are pertinent to the performance, management, production, and composition of music. The diverse learning platforms and environment at SRMC will provide students with strong Asian music content and context required for the 21st century competent Asian music professional to successfully strive in this fast and emerging Asian music industry.
In alignment with the college’s strategic vision and mission of being Asia’s leading career-focused and industry-relevant institution based in a global advance Singapore, the cutting-edge curriculum content, teaching, and learning approaches will nurture and develop students into the personhood of a musician that they never thought they would be.
Graduates will receive an Advanced Diploma in Music conferred by Singapore Raffles Music College. You will have:
- A performance proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Associate Diploma or better in your chosen principal study,
- A music theory proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Diploma or better.
Entry Requirements
- At least 17 years old
- At least Grade E in any 3 GCE ‘A’ Level subjects (2 H2 Level and 1 H1 Level) or its international equivalent
- Pass SRMC’s Audition
- Take SRMC’s Music Theory Placement Test (The Music Theory Placement Test Guide can be found here)
- Meet English Language Requirements
- Pass SRMC’s Interview (for Music Management students)
Audition
- Instrumentalists: 10 – 12 minutes performance, TWO pieces from contrasting periods
- Classical Vocal Singers: 10 -12 minutes performance, THREE songs
- Pop Vocal/Contemporary Instrumentalists: 10 -12 minutes performance, THREE pop songs (any language)
As a guide, repertoire presented should be of Grade 8 standard.
English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0, or
GCE ‘A’ Level GP or KI – Grade E or above, or
IB Diploma – Pass TOK (English Medium), or
SRMC’s English Placement Test / SRMC’s Certificate in English – Intermediate, or
Other English Language Proficiency Tests (TOEFL etc) – will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
Performance Track
Year One
The Performing Musician 1A
The Performing Musician 1B
The History of Western Music from 1600 to 1900
Analysis and Interpretation of Music
The Art of Negotiation and People Management
Foundational Studies in Music Management
Year Two
The Performing Musician 2A
The Performing Musician 2B
The New Era of Music from 1900 (From Asia to the West)
Introduction to Music Education
Music Education Immersion
Music Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Creative Project
Performance and Recording Track
Year One
The Contemporary Performer 1
Situated Performance
Analysis and Interpretation of Music
Pop Music Theory
Understanding Audio and Sound
Foundation Studies in Music Management
Year Two
The Contemporary Performer 2
Leading in Performance
Research Methods
Copyrights and Royalties of the Music Industry
Recording Project Portfolio
Music Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Music Management Track
Year One
The Art of Negotiation and People Management
Foundation Studies in Music Management
Foundation Studies in Music and Media Law
The Professional Musician and the Academia
Club Promotion and Roles
Live Music Industry
Year Two
Artist Management
Marketing and Promotion for Music
Copyrights and Royalties of the Music Industry
Research Methods for Music Management
Record Labels and Distribution
Tour Management and Logistics Planning
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