Bachelor of Music (Honours) Music Performance And Recording (Singapore Raffles Music College)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
Bachelor of Music (Honours) Music Performance And Recording is a three-year full-time course, where you can develop your performance and composition skills, as well as record and produce your own music.
For the Recording aspect, you will learn how to capture, sequence, and produce music through a range of music technology modules. You will also get to hone your skills in composing music on the desktop or in SRMC’s state-of-the-art recording studio, the Singapore Raffles Production Suite (SRPS).
The Management modules will equip you with the skills necessary to manage an artiste’s career, produce performance events, and network within the industry. SRMC supports all students in marketing and managing their musical careers, so that they may exploit valuable opportunities in today’s music business.
Graduates will receive a Bachelor of Music (Honours) Music Performance and Recording conferred by the University of West London (UWL).
Drawing upon the professional experience of the music faculty at London College of Music (LCM), this course is designed as a response to the dynamic needs of the current music industry. Musicians will develop both performance techniques and the technical knowledge to record studio music, so as to launch a successful career in the music industry.
Entry Requirements
- At least 17 years old
- Singapore-Cambridge ‘A’ Level or Diploma in Music (or its international equivalent)
- 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 Music Theory Placement Test (click here to refer to Music Placement Theory Guide PDF File)
- Pass SRMC’s Audition
- Pass English Language Requirements
Audition Requirements
- Instrumentalists: 10 – 12 minute performance, TWO pieces from contrasting periods
- Classical Vocalists: 10 – 12 minute performance, THREE songs
- Contemporary Instrumentalists/Vocalists: 10 – 12 minute performance, THREE songs (any languages)
English Language Requirements
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 administered by the British Council (Preferred by SRMC), 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 – Advanced, or
- Other English Language Proficiency Tests (TOEFL etc) – will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
Year One
- Pop Performance Studies 1A
- Sound Theory
- Desktop Composition
- Pop Performance Studies 1B
- Sound Practice
- The Role of Music Management
Year Two
- Pop Performance Studies 2A
- Composition And Arranging
- Studio Recording 2
- Composition And Arranging Workshop
- LCM Music Factory
- Touring Logistics and Planning
Year Three
- Performance and Recording Project
- Performing for Audience
- Performing for Industry
- Promoting your Career
- Recording Tools
- Music Management*
- Showcase Studies*
- Performance Project*
- Music Technology Showcase Project*
- Music for the Moving Image*
- Live Sound Practice*
Note: *Modules on teach out. Please contact the college for more information.