ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, SY '08-'09

Aside from satisfying the requirements of the University, applicants to the College should pass
an audition for their chosen majors. Applicants to the certificate programs (DCPMA) are required to submit their high school report card. Applicants for freshman admission in the diploma program must have a scholastic average of 82%. They must also pass an interview with the Dean of the College. Exceptional cases of musically inclined students will be treated as individual cases.

NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION TO
THE UP COLLEGE OF MUSIC

1. Proceed to the College Secretary’s Office for the Application Form, Information Bulletin & Audition Requirements. Application forms may be downloaded via up.edu.ph College of Music website.

2. Submit your application form for processing with supporting documents. Please check the lower portion of your application form (some documents require originals and some accept photocopies)

3. Pay your P200.00 –Testing fee to the UP Cashiers Office, 2nd floor back of PNB.

4. Bring your Official Receipt to the College Secretary’s Office for issuance of test permit.

5. Come back on Saturday, March 08, 2008 for the Music Theory Exam. Bring your Test Permit and ballpen/pencil. You are required to be in the building at 8:00 am. Eat a good breakfast & be early so you can relax.

6. Only students who pass the Music Theory Exam can take the Talent Audition. Exam results will be posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 5:00 pm at the College Secretary’s Office Bulletin Board.

7. Talent Audition is on Saturday, 15 March, 2008. See posters for time schedule & room assignment.

8. Names of admitted students for the 1st Semester AY 2008-2009 will be posted on Friday, 28 March 2008 3:00PM at the CSO Bulletin Board. See Ms. Connie for Admission Requirements.

University of the Philippines
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Abelardo Hall 929-6963, 981-8500 loc. 2627
email : gtmalicdem@up.edu.ph
website : www.upd.edu.ph/music

NOTICE: All Incoming Students for 1st Semester, SY 2008-2009
Note: There is no 2nd Semester admission.
Application Period – January 03 – March 07, 2008
UPCAT Applicants please call the College Secretary’s Office at 981-8500 local 2627 for an important instruction.
Testing Fee – Php 200 (Pls. Pay at the UP Cashier’s Office 2nd floor, back of PNB Bldg.)
Please bring 2pcs. 2x2 Colored Picture, High School Card or Transcript of Records

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM, TEST PERMIT and Testing Fee

RE: ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. MUSIC THEORY EXAM - Saturday, 8 March 2008
9:00am – 12:00 noon, Abelardo Hall Auditorium

Bring your Official Receipt and ballpen. (The exam will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.)

* Only students who pass the Music Theory Exam can take the Talent Audition.
Exam results will be posted on Wednesday,12 March 2008 5:00pm, at the College Secretary’s Bulletin Board.

B. TALENT AUDITION - Saturday, 15 March, 2008

Audition Requirements

(See posters for time Schedule & Room Assignment)

Admitted students for the 1st Semester of AY 2008-2009 will be posted on Friday, 28 March 2008 3:00PM at the College Secretary’s Bulletin Board. See Ms. Connie for Admission Requirements.

WHO MAY APPLY:
1. High School Graduates
2. Transfer students from other UP units or other universities/colleges.
As a rule, no alternative date/s for either the Music Theory Exam or Talent Audition is/are provided.

COURSE OFFERINGS

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC (CM)
A 3-year purely Music Program with concentration in the performing areas of Voice, Strings,
Winds and Percussion.

DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE AND PERFORMING MUSICAL ARTS (DCPMA)
A 4-year course of study with a heavy concentration on the applied and theoretical arts. The major areas available are Asian Music, Band Conducting, Choral Conducting, Composition, Dance, Instruments (Strings, Winds & Percussion), Music Education, Piano and Voice.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (BM)
A 5-year course of study with a wider coverage providing a well rounded preparation for a career in music. Major areas include Composition, Conducting (Band, Choral and Orchestral), Dance, Instruments (Strings, Winds and Percussion), Music Education, Musicology, Piano and Voice.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

MASTER OF MUSIC (MM)
This is a 2-year course of study designed to develop a balance between depth in an area of specialization on the one hand a breadth of competence on the other. For inquiries and requirements, see the Graduate Program Office Room 216.