Music Studies - Level I (Certificate N0889)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Music Studies - Level I equips students with foundational skills for careers in music, including teaching, performance, and therapy. The program emphasizes musical performance, music theory, musicianship, and keyboard proficiency. Students develop competency in performance, music notation, and basic keyboard skills, preparing them for further studies or entry-level positions in the music industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Music Studies - Level I prepares students with introductory skills that will lead to a career in music, including teaching, performance, therapy and related fields. Coursework focuses on developing skills in musical performance commensurate to appropriate level of experience, and an understanding of fundamental music theory, musicianship, and keyboard skills. Students will demonstrate competency in performance, fluency in reading and writing musical notation, and basic knowledge of keyboard skills.
Outline:
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units | |---|---|---| | MUS 110A | Music Fundamentals for Musicians | 4 | | MUS 120 | Music Theory I | 3 | | MUS 125 | Musicianship I | 1 | | MUS 160 | Individual Instruction (.5 unit course. 1 unit required.) | 1 | | MUS 170 | Piano I | 1 | | Major Ensemble and/or specialized Ensemble (2 semesters) | | 3-6 | | MUS 27 | Chamber Music | | | MUS 31 | Concert Choir | | | MUS 39 | Laboratory Band | | | MUS 44 | Vocal Jazz Ensemble | | | MUS 45 | Chamber Singers | | | MUS 47 | Jazz Ensemble | | | MUS 48 | Men's Vocal Ensemble | | | MUS 49 | Wind Ensemble | | | MUS 50 | Jazz Improvisation and Performance Choir | | | MUS 51 | Contemporary A Cappella Ensemble | |
Careers:
- Teaching
- Performance
- Therapy
Other:
- Music Department Website: http://mtsac.edu/music
- Students will demonstrate competency in performance, fluency in reading and writing musical notation, and basic knowledge of keyboard skills.
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Entry Requirements:
For UK/EU Applicants:
- An honours degree (2:2 or above) in any subject.
- Applicants who don't fulfill the above requirement but have at least 12 months of relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
For International Applicants:
- An honours degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 in any subject.
- You must meet the minimum English language requirement for postgraduate study, typically an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each element.
Additional Requirements:
- A personal statement is required for this course.
- If you meet the academic requirements but need further language support, you may attend one of the pre-sessional English courses. This allows you to progress onto your desired degree course upon successful completion.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants for whom English is not their first language must meet the minimum English language requirement for postgraduate study, typically an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each element.
