Advanced Diploma In Music

Course details

The Advanced Diploma in Music (ADMus) is a full-time course that seeks to transform passionate students into music professionals that creates a positive and vibrant impact in the Arts and Music industries, both locally and beyond.

The ADMus programme blends the acquisition of performance skills, musicianship abilities to deliver a holistic development experience for the student. The course is centred on your principal study instrument for which you will receive weekly lessons. Faculty based activities include duo, chamber, ensemble and orchestral training, all of which provide performance opportunities for the student.

Modules in historical studies practical musicianship/stylistic studies, aural and professional skills provide support and depth to your studies and help develop key skills in areas such as communication, collaborative work, problem solving and study skills, with the aim to enhance employability.

Course Outcome

Students graduating from the course will receive an Advanced Diploma in Music from SRMC, and have a performance proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Associate Diploma or better in their chosen principal study, and a music theory proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Diploma or better.

Career Opportunities/Further Studies

Graduates from ADMus are well positioned to enter and pursue exciting professions and influence the development of Arts and Music industries. The following roles are just some examples of the opportunities that await you.

• Administrator for Music School
• Managing Agent for Performers
• Composer
• Conductor
• Concert Manager
• Music Arranger
• Music Director
• Performer
• Project Coordinator
• Reviewer
• Sound Engineer
• Music Teacher

In addition, you can further your studies in higher education institutes around the world.

Entry Requirements

1. At least 17 years old
2. 2 H2 and 1 H1 passes in the Singapore-Cambridge 'A' Level or its international academic equivalent
3. Theory - Pass Placement Test
4. Practical - Pass Audition
5. Have IELTS score of 5.0 or other equivalent

Audition

All applicants for this course are required to attend an interview and audition to ascertain their proficiencies in the following areas:

All applicants to this course will be interviewed or auditioned. For the audition, the following should be prepared based on your main study instrument.

For Instrumentalists

• 10 - 12 minute performance consisting of two contrasting pieces, followed by sight reading tests (Sight reading test not applicable for video recorded audition

For Singers

• 10 - 12 minute performance of three songs, followed by sight singing tests (Sight singing test not applicable for video recorded audition)

For Composers

• Submission of a portfolio of works prior to an interview

Interview

An interview with an appointed SRMC assessor on general music knowledge and awareness.

English Requirement

To meet the English Language requirement, any of the following qualifications are acceptable:

1. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) administered by the British Council, is the test preferred by the College. OR
2. GCE 'A' Level English Language - Grade C or above
3. SRMC's English Placement Test
4. Other English Language Proficiency Tests (TOEFL etc) will also be considered (on a case-by-case basis)

Course Outline

Students will undertake the following modules during their course of study.

FOR PERFORMANCE TRACK

1. Semester One (60 Credits)
   • Performance Studies 1A
   • General Musicianship
   • History A : Music 1600 - 1900
   • Writing Skills (Foundation)
2. Semester 2 (60 credits)
   • Performance Studies 1B
   • Artist Development
   • History B : Music in the 20th Century
3. Semester 3 (60 credits)
   • Performance Studies 2A
   • Advanced Musicianship
   • 20th / 21st Century Performance Workshop (1)
   • Orchestration and Arranging (1)
4. Semester 4 (60 credits)
   • Performance Studies 2B
   • World Music Studies
   • Negotiated Project

FOR RECORDING TRACK

1. Semester 1 (60 credits)
   • Pop Performance Studies 1A / Performance Studies 1A
   • Audio Theory For Performance
   • Desktop Composition
   • Writing Skills (Foundation)
2. Semester 2 (60 credits)
   • Pop Performance Studies 1B / Performance Studies 1B
   • Studio Recording 1
   • Introduction To Music Management
3. Semester 3 (60 credits)
   • Pop Performance Studies 2A / Performance Studies 2A
   • Composition And Arranging
   • Studio Recording 2
4. Semester 4 (60 credits)
   • Composition And Arranging Workshop
   • Music Recording Portfolio
   • Live Concert Management

FOR MUSIC MANAGEMENT TRACK

1. Semester 1 (60 credits)
   • Professional Skills For Business And Finance
   • Introduction to Technology
   • People Management And Negotiation Skills
2. Semester 2 (60 credits)
   • Introduction to Music And Media Law
   • Music Video Production
   • The Role Of Music Management
3. Semester 3 (60 credits)
   • PR And Publicity
   • Agency And Promoters
   • Collection Societies And Industry Associations
4. Semester 4 (60 credits)
   • Enterprise And Business Development
   • Creative Promotion And Marketing Communications
   • Touring Logistics And Planning

Assessment Method

Continuous assessment comprises tests, quizzes, assignments, projects, presentations, participations and activities which are scheduled throughout the semester.