Pioneer Program Description
Future musicians can choose between classical and contemporary specializations 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!
Duration of Study
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Kuala Lumpur
Intakes
January, May, and September
About the Programme
Assessments
Vary from course to course including:
- Written exams.
- Practical performance.
- Recital / master class attendance.
- Project-based coursework.
Subjects Offered
Core Courses
- Choir 1-2 or Orchestra 1-2
- Music Theory Rudiments 1-2
- Music Listening 1-2
- Aural Foundation 1-2
- Experiencing Music
- Introduction to Music Professions
- Major Instrument 1-3
- Minor Instrument 1-3
- Writing for Academic Purposes
Electives Courses
Students are required to complete 7 elective credit hours in total.
- Office Application
- Introduction to Marketing
- Introduction to Language and Communication
- Human Communication
- Positive Psychology
- Introduction to Malaysian Studies
- Introduction to Moral Studies
- Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC 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 qualifications 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
- 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 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 devices. 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.
Sample Questions (Click Here)
Theory Diagnostic Test
- Topics include intervals, scales & key signatures.
Sample Questions (Click Here)
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE
TOEFL IBT
42 (500 in PBT)
Pearson Test of English
47
MUET
Band 3
- Applicants who have an academic qualification from a higher learning institution that uses the English Language as a medium of instruction may be granted an exemption from the University’s English Language requirements.
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