is there anybody here whom studied music degree in our public unis such as UM, UPM and USM?
i would like to gain more insight regarding this course and what to expect during auditions/interviews.
would also like to know how many students are accepted in a batch.
am sorry if i placed this topic in the wrong section

Please call Mr.Ryan for more information. His number is 0122962436. Hope it helps

if you want to call, visit the uni website and search for contacts.

hey there, i have a friend's sis graduated from UPM. From what she says, UPM music degree is for performance and they have two type, Classical and Contemporary...
From what i heard, u have to play 3 pieces of different period in the audition. And they will test ur sight reading, listening and scales...

for USM, its more to traditional music. i dont know anyone graduated there.. not much of infos of tat uni. And same goes to UM...

TS stpm leaver??? =)

yep... just got my sptm results

as i remember, UPSI oso offers.. but i dunno in details bout the course..

their student take bach deg major in music or arts + can oso get education degree (minor a subject).. i think

The programme that UPSI offers is called Bachelor in Education (Music) which is mainly to create music educator.

TS,
Here's the institutes that offer music courses.

www.um.edu.my
www.usm.my
www.upm.edu.my
www.unimas.my
www.ums.edu.my
www.upsi.edu.my
www.uitm.edu.my
www.aswara.edu.my
www.mia.edu.my
www.ucsi.edu.my
www.limkokwing.edu.my
www.segi.edu.my
www.icom.edu.my
www.saemalaysia.com
www.oceaninstitute.com.my

if i don't have stpm, can i enter local U? (eg. UM, UPM..)

Other than STPM, they accept diploma also. You may check the uni entry requirement from the websites.

is UM standard very high?

How to enter by using Diploma?

This post has been edited by christellia: Mar 12 2010, 04:15 PM

Ok i'm a UM grads, so i need to feed this info

UM offer a degree related to music under faculty/centre name Pusat Kebudayaan UM (or Culture Centre UM), what they offer are ;

Undergraduate Programmes:

1. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music) <-- maybe we are looking at this
2. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Drama)
3. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Dance)


Bachelor of Performing Arts in Music

Designed to develop students musical craft and creativity in performance, theoretical studies and applied music. Four main streams of study – performance, composition, ethnomusicology and music education – are interwoven into the curriculum allowing students to focus on areas of their particular interests. Faculty members include musicologists, practitioners and educators.

Programme Highlights:

* Instrument / vocal studies for every students throughout the entire study period.
* Studies on Malaysian and non-western music traditions and practice
* Regular participation in a wide range of ensembles and masterclasses.
* Participations in national-level productions and ensembles.

Entrance Requirements:

* A high school diploma equivalent to Cambridge A-Level or D3 Diploma in music or music education from an accredited institution of higher learning.
* And, a music proficiency certificate (minimum of Yamaha Grade 7 or ABRSM / Trinity Grade 5 in Practical and Theory) or other certificate of equivalent standing.


Career Opportunities

* Composers
* Music Instructors
* Music Teachers
* Professional Musicians


Course Modules
Information Efficiency
Islamic and Asian Civilisation (TITAS)
Ethnic Relationships
Co-Curriculum
Performing Arts Research Methodology
Theories of Performing Arts
Aural & Musicianship I
Aural & Musicianship II
Theories of Music and Composition I
Theories of Music and Composition II
Theories of Music and Composition III
Theories of Music and Composition IV
Main Studies I
Main Studies II
Main Studies III
Main Studies IV
Main Studies V
Main Studies VI
History of Western Music
History of the Malay Archipelago Music
World Music Culture
Ensemble I
Ensemble II
Ensemble III
Ensemble IV
Ensemble V
Ensemble VI
Computer Music I
Computer Music II

go here <--

Entry using GCE - A level is limited to foreigner only I believe..

wow... It looks kinda tough If I were to apply... but the Career Opportunities looks kinda limited

hi.. since u r an UM graduate.. mind sharing ur experince in UM?

Generally, I think you can go into anything music-related if you graduate with this degree. If you're enterprising and hardworking enough, maybe even start off a (hopefully) successful business? Also, I'm sure there are music companies out there who are willing to hire people with this degree to join them..

I've yet to meet a music graduate from a local U, I'm just as curious as everyone here to find out how things are in local U's for music courses?

This post has been edited by JayLew: Mar 13 2010, 01:14 AM

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