Candidates may be admitted into the music programs by meeting BOTH academic and music requirements below:
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
SPM(V)/O-Levels
Pass with at least a ‘Cʼ grade (Credit) in 3 subjects
STPM/A-Levels
Pass with a minimum of GPA of 2.0 (Grade C) in 1 subject
UEC
Pass with at least a ‘Bʼ grade in 3 subjects
SKM/KKM (Level 3)
Pass SPM with at least a Credit in 1 subject and ‘program pengukuhanʼ (if needed)
KKM (Level 3)
Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
STAM
Pass (pangkat maqbul)
Other credentials that are equivalent as recognized 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
Memorisation 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, triads, grouping of notes and rests and foreign music terms.
English Competency
- A score of 397 in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 4.0 in International Language Testing System (IELTS) or MUET Band 2 or its equivalent
- Candidates from countries that use English as first language are given exemption from requirement (a); or
- Candidates who uses their academic requirement from institutions that uses English as the language of instruction are exempted from requirement (a) or
- A distinction (A+, A or A-) in the English Language subject at SPM/UEC level
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
- SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'
- O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
- UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
- STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
- 'A' Levels principal – 'A' to 'E'
