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Course Overview

The comprehensive program instructs students to demonstrate stylistic depth, creative maturity and professional competence in preparation for careers in today’s music industry.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of a Bachelor of Music in Performance Degree from Musicians Institute, students will be able to:

  1. Perform music of various contemporary genres, including Jazz, Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues/Funk, Latin and Pop, while exhibiting stylistic authenticity, technical accuracy, improvisational aptitude, and creativity.
  2. Develop specialized technical, reading, and performing abilities as they pertain to the aforementioned styles within the specified area of instrumental concentration.
  3. Demonstrate substantive knowledge within supportive areas including music history, theory and composition (traditional and contemporary), arranging, conducting (traditional and contemporary), ear-training, keyboard proficiency, and instrumental instruction.
  4.  Demonstrate technological proficiency within the areas of music notation, recording, performance, and business.
  5. Effectively communicate, orally and in writing (English), with regard to specific musical works, composers, performers, music’s role in shaping world culture, the creative process of artists in general, music education and business practices.
  6. Exhibit personal and artistic growth and leadership skills as a team-oriented performer of contemporary musical styles along with the ability to further develop an organizational foundation for well-rounded self-study

Entry Requirement 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Satisfactory completion of an accredited secondary school program (high school) or its equivalent. Students are advised to follow a college preparatory curriculum with four years of English, three years of Social Sciences, and as many music courses as are practical.

  2. At least three years of study on the primary instrument (Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Drums, or Vocal).
  3. Music reading ability in both treble and bass clef.
  4. Knowledge of and interest in contemporary styles.
  5. Working knowledge of keyboard harmony.

APPLICATION PROCESS: BACHELOR OF MUSIC

The admissions procedure for Bachelor of Music consists of three parts:

1. Completed application with all required documents

2. Written entrance test

3. Complete the following for the program to which you are applying:

  • Bachelor of Music in Performance Applicants: Video Performance Test.
  • Bachelor of Music in Composition Applicants: Audio recording (digital format) of two examples of music in any style written by the applicant (solo or ensemble, instrumental or vocal) accompanied by the notation (lead sheet, score, or piano reduction).
  • Bachelor of Music in Songwriting & Production Applicants: Audio Recording (digital format) of two examples of music in any style with lyrics written by the applicant accompanied by the notation (lead sheet, score, or piano reduction.)

After your written application is received, reviewed, and approved, you will receive a written Bachelor of Music entrance test by mail. This must be completed and returned along with an unedited video recording of yourself performing specific instrumental playing requirements (details provided with entrance test).

Please send all of the following items together by mail or email:

  • Completed application form.
  • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution. Please provide an official English translation if the original is not in English
  • $100.00 USD application fee. • A 250-word written essay describing why you want to attend Musicians Institute.
  • Domestic students: SAT/ACT Scores - Due to disruptions in testing schedules caused by COVID-19, prospective first-year students may apply to Musicians Institute for the 2021-2022 academic year without submitting SAT or ACT scores, though students may still choose to submit SAT or ACT scores if they wish.
  • Transcripts - Applicants must request their high school or institution to submit final official transcripts, General Educational Development (GED) scores, or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) scores. If the applicant is currently in their final year of high school and has not yet graduated, they can submit an unofficial copy or scanned copy of their transcripts. They will still need to submit the Final Official Transcript.
  • Transfer credit information from prior college or university (if applicable).

Fees

PER QUARTER: $6735 - $6876*

TOTAL CREDITS: 135

PER CREDIT: $599 - $612*

TOTAL COST: $80820 - $82512*


This information was accurate on : 26/04/2021
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