Call for Entry for the 2021/2022 Academic Year is Now Closed
MTN/MUSON MUSIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) in conjunction with MTN Foundation announces the call for entry for the sixteenth set of the MTN/MUSON Diploma Course in Music for the 2021/2022 academic year.
The examinations will take place from September 6 – 8, 2021 and will consist of:
- A written examination in Music Theory at appropriately grade 5 standard and general music knowledge.
- An audition on a major instrument or voice of at least grade 5 standard before a faculty or jury.
- An aural interview.
Admission Requirement
Applicants for the MTN/MUSON Diploma Course in Music are expected to possess the following minimum academic requirements:
- The General Certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level with credits in at least five (5) subjects including English language.
OR
- The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with credits in at least 5 subjects including English language.
Other Requirements
- PRACTICAL: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON School such as ABRSM or Trinity.
- THEORY: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON SCHOOL.
NOTE:Â Applicants who possess the above Practical or Theory certificates must also satisfy the GCE (O/L) or SSCE requirements.
Interested applicants who are deficient in the theory requirements but display an outstanding practical ability in the opinion of the Faculty/Jury may be considered for admission but must enroll in the remedial theory course to meet the necessary standard by the end of the first year.
Entries close August 22, 2021
The MUSON School of Music is staffed and equipped to meet internationally accepted standards in Music education.
There will be examinations, auditions and interview.
A written examination which will include theory questions at approximately grade 5 & 6 standard and an examination basic music knowledge.
A practical examination which will be a performance on a major instrument or voice of at least grade 5 standard, before a faculty jury, followed by an interview
Admission Requirements:
Applicants for the MUSON/MTN diploma course in Music are expected to possess the following minimum requirements:
- The General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Ordinary Level with credits in five (5) subjects including English Language, or
- The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with a credit in English Language
- The 5 credits must have been obtained at not more than two sittings and before admission to the diploma course.
Other Requirements:
PRACTICAL: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of The MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON School.
THEORY: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON School.
NB: Applicants who possess the above practical or theory certificates would have also satisfied the GCE (O/L) or SSCE requirements.
Applicants who are deficient in the theory requirements but show outstanding practical ability may be admitted. These students must take a remedial theory course and must pass the minimum requirements in the first year
Method of Application
Interested applicants who are deficient in the theory requirements are advised to take advantage of lessons available in the basic school to enable them prepare for the admission examination in August.
Letters of application together with copies of certificates, two (2) recent (within the last 6 months) passport photographs, and contact telephone number(s) or e-mail address should be sent to:
The Director
MUSON School of Music
8/9 Marina, Onikan,
Lagos.
SYLLABUS
First Year: Five Academic Modules:
| MODULE | SERIAL NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Performance | MUP |
| Theory | MUT |
| Music History | MUH |
| Ensemble | MUE |
| Electives | MUS |
| Remedial | R |
Students must have at least 12 credits per term
| Subject | Serial Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Study (Major Instrument) | MUP 150 | 3 |
| Recital (Credited only in 3rd term) | MUP 151 | 3 |
| Subsidiary Study (Minor Instrument) | MUP 121 | 1 |
| Subsidiary Study (Piano for Voice Majors) | MUP 151 R | 1 |
| Master Class | MUP 101 | 1 |
| Concert Attendance (at least 3 per term) | MUP 001 | 1 |
| Accompanying for keyboard Majors | MUP 102 | 1 |
| Vocal Techniques for non Voice Majors | MUP 103 | 1 |
| Language for Voice Majors | MUP 104 | 1 |
| Harmony | MUT 151 | 3 |
| African Music | MUH 121R | 3 |
| Music in the Common Practice Era | MUH 151 | 3 |
| African Music | MUH 121R | 3 |
| Chamber Music | MUE 101 | 1 |
| Choir | MUE 101(C) | 1 |
| Concert Band | MUE 101 (B) | 1 |
| Orchestra | MUE 101 (O) | 1 |
| Instrument Maintenance, Repair, Construction | MUS 110 |
| Vocal a Cappella Ensembles | MUS 113 |
| Jazz | MUS 114 |
| Opera | MUS 115 |
| Organ for keyboard Majors | MUS 101 |
SECOND YEAR
Student must have at least 17 credits per term
| Subject | Serial Number | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Study (Major Instrument) | MUP 250 | 3 |
| Recital (Credited only in 3rd term) | MUP 251 | 3 |
| Subsidiary Study (Minor Instrument) | MUP 221 | 1 |
| Accompanying for keyboard Majors | MUP 202 | 1 |
| Language and Diction for Voice Majors | MUP 203 | 1 |
| Master Class | MUP 201 | 1 |
| Concert Attendance (at least 3 per term) | MUP 002 | 1 |
| Harmony | MUT 251 | 3 |
| Keyboard Harmony | MUT 241 | 1 |
| Conducting | MUT 242 | 1 |
| Baroque/Classical | MUH 251 (1st term) | 3 |
| Romantic | MUH 252 (2nd term) | 3 |
| 20th Century | MUH 253 (3rd term) | 3 |
| African Music in the Diaspora | MUH 221 | 3 |
| Chamber Music | MUE 231 | 1 |
| Choir | MUE 201(C) | 1 |
| Band | MUE 201 (B) | 1 |
| Orchestra | MUE 201 (O) | 1 |
| Organ for Keyboard majors | MUS 201 |
| Vocal Techniques for non Voice majors | MUS 203 |
| Arranging | MUS 205 |
| Composition | MUS 207 |
| Music Methodology | MUS 208 |
| Music Technology | MUS 209 |
| Instrument Maintenance, Repair, Construction | MUS 210 |
| Careers | MUS 211 |
| Form and Analysis | MUS 212 |
| Vocal Acappella Ensembles | MUS 213 |
| Jazz | MUS 214 |
| Opera | MUS 215 |
The diploma course is a full time 2 year course offering advanced training in music with the following majors: Piano, Organ, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Classical Guitar, Voice.
Students are also required to take 2 terms of an instrument minor other than their major instrumental family. All voice students must pass grade 2 piano, instrumentalists must pass vocal techniques and all students must belong to the choir. Orchestra is required for all string majors. All wind and percussion majors must belong to band. Others who may not be majors are welcome to audition for the orchestra band.
Our goal is to produce a well rounded, thoroughly educated musicians who would qualify for direct entry as transfer students into a university to fulfill the remaining requirements for an undergraduate music degree. We strive to produce graduates comparable to those found in a Conservatoire and we have patterned our syllabus on those standards.
Contact us
- +234 8077607641, +234 8028975944
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school@muson.org
info@muson.org
maryann.agetu@muson.org
diplomaschool@muson.org - 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
