UCSI University: BMus (Hons) Classical Music

Course Structure

Overview

Choir 1-6 or Orchestra 1-6
Vocal Chamber Ensemble
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble
Recital Attendance 1-5
Masterclass Attendance 1-5
Music Theory 1-3
Introduction to Post-Tonal Harmony
Aural Skills 1-3
Malaysia Music
Writing in Music
Music Research Methodology
Music History 1-2
History Seminar
Principles of Teaching
Introduction to Music Technology
Live Sound
Introduction to Music Marketing
Music Business in Malaysia
Short Semester Major Instrument
Major Instrument 1-4
Minor Instrument 1-2 or Class Piano 1-2
Final Year Performance 1-2 or Final Year Research Project 1-2
Internship

Electives

Students are required to complete 14 credit hours from the selection:

Non Music Electives:

Entry Requirements

STPM: At least 2 principal passes with minimum CGPA of 2.0
A Level: minimum 2 D's
UEC: At least B grade in 5 subjects
UCSI Foundation Year/Foundation programs from other higher learning institutions/National Matriculation/Pre-U2 Singapore/Diploma (Level 4 KKM): Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.0
High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12)/Canadian Grade 12 - title following various districts in Canada/Canadian Pre-University (CPU)/Canadian International Matriculation (CIMP)/SAM/AUSMAT/SACE/TEE/HSC (NSW)/NTCE/WACE: Pass with a minimum of 60% Or,
Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government AND
Passed the music audition

Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester)

Duration: 15 minutes
Memorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
3 contemporary pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)
The performance must demonstrate ability to improvise in the given style

Notes:

String/woodwind/voice majors are required to bring along their own piano accompanist or request for one from the Institute. In this case, a fee will be charged. Contemporary music candidates may choose to use minus-one recordings to accompany their audition. Please bring your own laptop, tablet or other similar audio-playback device. The Institute will prepare a 1/8 - 1/8-inch audio connection.
Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of compositions and pass the audition on a major instrument

Aural Diagnostic Test: Sight singing; repeating a rhythmic phrase from memory; singing in intervals, scale & trials.

Theory Diagnostic Test: Topics include intervals; scales and key signatures; triads & 7th chords and its inversions; roman numeral or lead sheet symbols analysis; time signatures, grouping of notes & rests and cadences.