Bachelor of Arts in Music |
Duration: 3 years (six semesters) or 4 years (eight semesters with specialisation) Eligibility: Class XII in any stream, preferably, with a certificate in music Aptitude Test: Applicants will have to undergo an aptitude test (aural skill, singing and playing of any musical instrument(s)) before enrolling into the programme About the Programme The course is tailored to articulate reflexivity and sensitivity to the different facets of music and musical arenas. This course offers a comprehensive training and musical skill development in Western music, Hindustani classical vocal, and music of Meghalaya, while streamlining the students’ areas of interests. While erudition in the varied performing media is the primary focus, basic skills in sound management and research skills are also taught with the objective of further enhancing the students’ skills in career development. |
Year | Course Description | Competencies |
First Year | Technicalities in Music, Music Performance, English and Communication | Core Competencies |
Second Year | Enhanced Technicalities in Music, Enhanced Music Performance, English and Communication | Core Competencies |
Third Year |
| Core Competencies |
Course of study: Traditional Music of Meghalaya, Indian Classical Music, Western Music, Church Music, Sound, Music Event Management, Music and Psychology, English and Communication.
This course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice ensuring optimum learning by the students.
- Theoretical Knowledge: Lectures, Assignments, Group Discussions, Interactive Sessions
- Practical Knowledge: Presentations, Reviews, Fieldwork and Field Visits, Public Performances, Community Projects, Research Project
Course Outline for BA in Music
Semester I
| 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 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
