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Course Overview

Future musicians can choose between classical and contemporary specialisations from the start and many credits the Institute for exposing them early to the industry. As a Foundation student, you will enjoy full access to and be encouraged to participate in the Institute's many events on and off campus. Opportunities abound to showcase your talent and many Foundation students make a name for themselves when they are still in pre-university!

Assessments

Vary from course to course including:

• Written exams.
• Practical performance.
• Recital / master class attendance.
• Project-based coursework.

Curriculum

Core Courses

• Choir 1-2 or Orchestra 1-2
• Music Theory Rudiments 1-2
• Music Listening 1-2
• Aural Foundation 1-2
• Introduction to Music Professions
• Experiencing Music
• Major Instrument 1-2
• Short Semester Major Instrument
• Minor Instrument 1-2
• Short Semester Minor Instrument
• Critical Thinking Skills

Electives

Students are required to complete 7 credit hours in total from this list

• Introduction to Language and Communication
• Writing for Academic Purposes
• Fundamentals of Ethics
• Positive Psychology
• Introduction to Law
• Web Development
• Media Literacy

Entry Requirements

Candidates may be admitted into the music programs by meeting BOTH academic and music requirements below:

Academic Requirements

Candidates must meet either of the following requirements:

SPM

Pass with a minimum of 5 credits

O-Level

At least C grade in 5 subjects

?UEC

At least B grade in 3 subjects

Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government

AND, pass Music Audition

Music Audition Requirements

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
• Classical Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern)
  • Classical Voice: 3 pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese)
• Contemporary Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)

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

• Repeat a melody and a rhythmic phrase from memory.
  

Theory Diagnostic Test

• Topics include intervals, scales & key signatures.
  

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

MUET

Band 3

SPM English

Grade B+

UEC English Language

Grade A2

TOEFL IBT

30-31

IELTS

4.0

SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade C

Cambridge English Qualification Test / Linguaskill

140

Pearson Test

36

CEFR

B1 (with at least 2 skill at B1)

• Noted: Candidates who scored lower than above requirement will have to take the SE004 Basic English subject before taking the SE005 English Foundation subject in the foundation year.

For International Students

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency, Linguaskill Online)

140

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(OET)(Conventional/Online)

200

IELTS

Band 4.0

TOEFL IBT

30-31

TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)

5.0

PTE Academic / Academic (online)

36

MUET

Band 3

CEFR

B1 (High B1)

• Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University English Language requirements.