Diploma in Music (Singapore Raffles Music College)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
Diploma in Music (DMus) is a one-year full-time course that empowers you with the core knowledge in music needed for a successful career in the music industry.
Through one-to-one lessons, you will be guided to further nurture your potential as a musician. You will gain broader musical insights through modules focusing on the holistic development of you as a musician. Practical modules training your competencies beyond musical performance will also be available as well.
The knowledge gained will not only enable you to pursue a career in music performance but will also enable you to successfully manage roles where a strong understanding of music is crucial.
Successful DMus graduates will be fully prepared to pursue further education in our Advanced Diploma in Music (ADMus) course.
Graduates will receive a 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 Grade 8 or better in your chosen principal study,
- A music theory proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Grade 7 or better.
Entry Requirements
- At least 16 years old
- 3 GCE ‘O’ Level credits (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
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 7 standard.
English Language Requirements
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 4.5, or
- GCE ‘N’ / ‘O’ Level English Language – Grade C or above, or
- SRMC’s English Placement Test / SRMC’s Certificate in English – Basic, or
- Other English Language Proficiency Tests (TOEFL etc) – will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
- Performance 3A
- Performance 3B
- Foundational Music Theory*
- Intermediate Music Theory**
- Instrumental Writing
- Music Appreciation
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