BMus (Hons) Classical Music

As a classical music student at the Institute, you will enjoy a dynamic and engaging student life. You will benefit immensely from the tutelage of acclaimed academics and performers. You will also have access to renowned musicians who visit the Institute. Additionally, you will step into a huge reservoir of talent and your peers will impact you profoundly. 

Courses Offered

Core Courses

• Choir 1-6 or Orchestra 1-6
• Vocal Chamber Ensemble
• Instrumental Chamber Ensemble
• Recital Attendance 1-5
• Masterclass Attendance 1-5
• Music Theory 1-3
• Introduction to Post-Tonal Harmony
• Aural Skills 1-3
• Malaysia Music
• Writing in Music
• Music Research Methodology
• Music History 1-2
• History Seminar
• Principles of Teaching
• Introduction to Music Technology
• Live Sound
• Introduction to Music Marketing
• Music Business in Malaysia
• Short Semester Major Instrument
• Major Instrument 1-4
• Minor Instrument 1-2 or Class Piano 1-2
• Final Year Performance 1-2 or Final Year Research Project 1-2
• Internship

Electives

Students are required to complete 14 credit hours from the selection.

• English Diction
• French Diction
• German Diction
• Italian Diction
• Analysis
• Counterpoint
• Instrumentation
• Piano Pedagogy 1-2
• Vocal Pedagogy
• String Pedagogy
• Opera Workshop
• Kodály Method 1-2
• Conducting Skills
• Keyboard Skills
• Piano Literature 1-2
• Vocal Literature 1-2
• String Quartet Literature
• Performance Practices
• Minor Instrument 3-4
• Chamber Music Ensemble 1-2
• World Music
• Music and Film
• Film Scoring
• Song Writing
• Jingle Writing
• Introduction to Jazz Improvisation
• Music Production Techniques
• Electronic Music Production
• Sequencing, Sampling and Synthesis
• Introduction to Music Therapy
• Music and the Brain
• Psychology of Music
• Rock Music History
• Jazz Music History

• Non Music Electives
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Introduction to Public Speaking
• Introduction to Psychology
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Fundamentals of Management
• Basic Entrepreneurship

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

For International students:

1. U1 - Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:

1. U1 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
2. U2 - University Life
3. U4 - Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 1-3