Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) or 4 years (honours or honours with research). Those who opt for 4- years are eligible for lateral entry to 2ndyearof MA Music
Eligibility: Class 12 Science or Arts or Commerce, preferably with a certificate in music.
Aptitude test: Applicants will have to take an aptitude test (aural skill, singing, and playing of a musical instrument) before admission The programme is sensitive to the different facets of music and musical arenas. The programme offers musical skill development in Western music, Hindustani classical vocal, and traditional music of Meghalaya and the Northeast, while catering to individual student interests. While expertise in varied performing media is one of the areas of focus, basic skills in sound management and research skills are also taught with the view of career development.
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Course Outline for BA in Music
Semester II
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
BMUS101: | Proficiency in Western Music I (T&P) (G/P/S) | 4 |
BMUS102: | Indian Classical Music I (T&P) (Hindustani Vocal) | 3 |
BMUS103: | Traditional Music of Meghalaya I (T&P) (Percussion) | 3 |
BMUS104: | Introduction to Church Music (T&P) | 3 |
BMUS105: | Sound Management I (T&P) | 2 |
BMUS106: | Musical Performance I | 2 |
ENGL101: | English and Communication I | 4 |
 | TOTAL CREDITS | 21 |
Semester III
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
BMUS201: | Proficiency in Western Music III (T&P) (G/P/S) | 4 |
BMUS202: | Indian Classical Music III (T&P) (Hindustani Vocal) | 3 |
BMUS203: | Traditional Music of Meghalaya III (T&P) (Songs) | 3 |
BMUS204: | Choral Music (T&P) | 3 |
BMUS205: | Sound Management III (T&P & Project) | 2 |
BMUS206: | Musical Performance III | 2 |
ENGL201: | English and Communication III | 3 |
 | TOTAL CREDITS | 20 |
Semester IV
Course | Subject | Credits |
BMUS211: | Proficiency in Western Music IV (T&P) (G/P/S) | 4 |
BMUS212: | Indian Classical Music IV (T&P) (Hindustani Vocal) | 3 |
BMUS213: | Traditional Music of Meghalaya IV (T&P) (Wind) | 3 |
BMUS214: | Contemporary Christian Music (T&P) | 3 |
BMUS215: | Music Pedagogy | 3 |
BMUS216: | Musical Performance IV | 1 |
ENGL211: | English and Communication IV | 3 |
 | TOTAL CREDITS | 20 |
Semester V
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
BMUS301A: | Proficiency in Western Music V (T&P) (G/P/S) Church Musicianship I (T&P) | 5 5 |
BMUS302A: | Indian Classical Music V (T&P) (Hindustani Vocal) Traditional Music of Meghalaya V (T&P) (P/St/S/W) | 5 5 |
BMUS303: | Research Methodology | 3 |
BMUS304: | Music Psychology | 4 |
BMUS305: | Musical Performance V | 2 |
ENGL301: | English and Communication V | 3 |
 | TOTAL CREDITS | 22 |
Semester VI
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
BMUS311A: | Proficiency in Western Music VI (T&P) (G/P/S) Church Musicianship I (T&P) | 5 5 |
BMUS312A: | Indian Classical Music VI (T&P) (Hindustani Vocal) Traditional Music of Meghalaya VI (T&P) (P/St/S/W) | 5 5 |
BMUS313: | Research Project | 3 |
BMUS314: | Music Event Management and Marketing | 4 |
BMUS315: | Musical Performance VI | 2 |
ENGL311: | English and Communication VI | 3 |
 | TOTAL CREDITS | 22 |
Career prospects:
- Music Teacher
- Performer
- Music Author
- Music Arranger & Score Creator
- Music Event Manager
This course is offered in:-
Department of Music
Martin Luther Christian University,
Nongrah , Shillong 793006,
Meghalaya
