Singapore Raffles Music College.

Advanced Diploma in Music

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Singapore Raffles Music College.

The 2-year Advanced Diploma in Music (AdMus) is principally centered around the attainment and improvement of intellectual, reflective and practical abilities that are pertinent to the performance, management, production, and composition of music. The diverse learning platforms and environment at SRMC will provide students with strong Asian music content and context required for the 21st century competent Asian music professional to successfully strive in this fast and emerging Asian music industry.

In alignment with the college’s strategic vision and mission of being Asia’s leading career-focused and industry-relevant institution based in a global advance Singapore, the cutting-edge curriculum content, teaching, and learning approaches will nurture and develop students into the personhood of a musician that they never thought they would be.

Graduates will receive an Advanced 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 Associate Diploma or better in your chosen principal study,
  • A music theory proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Diploma or better.

  • At least 17 years old
  • At least Grade E in any 3 GCE ‘A’ Level subjects (2 H2 Level and 1 H1 Level) 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
  • Pass SRMC’s Interview (for Music Management students)

 

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 8 standard.

 

English Language Requirements

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0, or
  • GCE ‘A’ Level GP or KI – Grade E or above, or
  • IB Diploma – Pass TOK (English Medium), or
  • SRMC’s English Placement Test / SRMC’s Certificate in English – Intermediate, or
  • Other English Language Proficiency Tests (TOEFL etc) – will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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

TWO (2) Years Course

Performance Track

Year One

  • The Performing Musician 1A
  • The Performing Musician 1B
  • The History of Western Music from 1600 to 1900
  • Analysis and Interpretation of Music
  • The Art of Negotiation and People Management
  • Foundational Studies in Music Management

 

Year Two

  • The Performing Musician 2A
  • The Performing Musician 2B
  • The New Era of Music from 1900 (From Asia to the West)
  • Introduction to Music Education
  • Music Education Immersion
  • Music Entrepreneurship and Business Development
  • Creative Project

 

Performance and Recording Track

Year One

  • The Contemporary Performer 1
  • Situated Performance
  • Analysis and Interpretation of Music
  • Pop Music Theory
  • Understanding Audio and Sound
  • Foundation Studies in Music Management

 

Year Two

  • The Contemporary Performer 2
  • Leading in Performance
  • Research Methods
  • Copyrights and Royalties of the Music Industry
  • Recording Project Portfolio
  • Music Entrepreneurship and Business Development

 

Music Management Track

Year One

  • The Art of Negotiation and People Management
  • Foundation Studies in Music Management
  • Foundation Studies in Music and Media Law
  • The Professional Musician and the Academia
  • Club Promotion and Roles
  • Live Music Industry

 

Year Two

  • Artist Management
  • Marketing and Promotion for Music
  • Copyrights and Royalties of the Music Industry
  • Research Methods for Music Management
  • Record Labels and Distribution
  • Tour Management and Logistics Planning

Fee Particulars 1 Year S($) 2 Years S($)
Tuition Fee 15,166.06 30,332.12
Non-Tuition Fees    
1. Administrative, Visa & Compliance Fees 2,100.00 4,200.00
2. Course Assessment & Resources Fees 2,000.00 4,000.00
Total Course Fee 19,266.06 38,532.12
Goods & Services Tax 1,733.94 3,467.88
Total Payable Fee 21,000.00 42,000.00

Additional Fees S($)
Fee Protection Premium (For Fee Protection Scheme)* 650.00 / Year

*All courses have a Fee Protection Premium

For other fees, please click here.

Note: All fees are inclusive of GST (Goods & Services Tax). The current Singapore GST is charged at a rate of 9%. All fees quoted are subject to other costs arising from government directives.

In Budget 2022, the Minister for Finance of Singapore announced that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate will be increased from:
(i) 7% to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023; and
(ii) 8% to 9% with effect from 1 Jan 2024.

Kindly refer to this link to understand how the GST rate change will affect the consumers.
https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/gst-rate-change/gst-rate-change-for-consumers1

Students must gain 240 modular credits to graduate, by passing the assessment requirements for each module.

Advanced Diploma in Music

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