MARGARET SHISHAK SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The MSSM of Patkai Christian College (Autonomous) is being established to provide quality music education for North-East India and beyond.

MUSIC PROGRAMS OFFERED :

Course Duration :

Bachelor of Music Degree – 6 Semesters (3 years)

Bachelor of Music Honours Degree – 8 Semesters (4 years)

Course Description :

The department seeks to impart music education of the highest quality possible in order to foster a creative, competitive and productive learning spirit among the students. The music curriculum aims to provide students with a strong musical foundation and effective musicianship and leadership skills so that they will be equipped to render professional and qualitative service in the field of music

In the 1st year all students take the same courses. Those who want to take Conducting emphasis must choose that at the end of the 1st year and pass an audition. For other students, they must choose at the end of the 2nd year which emphasis they want. Those choosing Theory Pedagogy must first pass a qualification exam.

Acceptance into the Sacred Music emphasis will be decided by the department faculty based on the student’s performance in prior ministry courses (i.e Introduction to Church Music and Congregational Song) and having a sense of direction in music ministries.

Eligibility/Requirements

Class XII (or latest degree) passed with a minimum of 45% in any stream.
Applicants awaiting final results may also apply.
Basic music theory knowledge is required, including:
- Major and minor scales
- Key signatures
- Intervals
- Triads and inversions
- Transposition
- Meter and rhythm

Audition Requirements :

Applicants invited for audition and entrance assessment will be required to:

A. Perform two pieces

One prescribed piece from the audition repertoire provided by the School.
One piece of the applicant’s own choosing, classical in style.

B. Sight-read a short musical excerpt.

C. Complete a listening test assessing pitch and rhythm skills.

Application Process :

Submit the completed application form along with the required supporting documents.
Eligible applicants will be invited for an audition and entrance assessment.
Selected applicants will receive an offer of admission.
The academic session will commence according to the Institute’s academic calendar.

Note: Application deadlines, audition repertoire, audition dates, and other admission-related information will be announced for each admission cycle..

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