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 qualifications deemed equivalent by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
AND
Passed the 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
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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)
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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
- A score of 500 in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 5.0 in International Language Testing System (IELTS) or MUET Band 3 or its equivalent
- Candidates from countries that use English as first language are given exemption from requirement (1); or
- Candidates who uses their academic requirement from institutions that uses English as the language of instruction are exempted from requirement (1)
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'
