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 2012-2013
Note: There is NO 2nd Semester admission. Application Period – January 04 – March 9, 2012

UPCAT Applicants please call the College Secretary’s Office at 981-8500 local 2627 for an important instruction.

Testing Fee – Php 500.00 (Pls. Pay at the UP Cashier’s Office 2nd floor, back of PNB Bldg.)

Please bring supporting documents together with application form/2 pcs 2 x 2 colored pictures

All applications to more than one degree program by a single applicant will be treated and processed in all respects as separate applications.
TOEFL required of all foreign applicants whose native language is not English or who do not come from schools where the medium of instruction is English.

IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the student to check the status of his/her application especially with regard to acceptance status. ONLY students who confirm by a deadline set by the college, their intent to enroll, are considered accepted. Acceptance slots of those who do not confirm by the deadline will be assigned to another applicant.

As a rule, no alternative date/s for either the Music Theory Exam or Talent Audition is/are provided.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS, SY '12-'13

A. MUSIC THEORY EXAM - Saturday, 10 March 2012
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, 14 March 2012 4:00pm, on the College Secretary’s Bulletin Board.


B. TALENT AUDITION - Saturday, 17 March 2012

(See posters for date, time schedule & room assignment)

Names of admitted students for the 1st Semester of AY 2011-2012 will be posted on Monday, 26 March 2012, 4pm on 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.

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM, TEST PERMIT

Audition Requirements

UPCAT Applicants please call the College Secretary’s Office at 981-8500 local 2627 for an important instruction.

Testing Fee – Php 500.00 (Pls. Pay at the UP Cashier’s Office 2nd floor, back of PNB Bldg.)

Please bring supporting documents together with application form/2 pcs 2 x 2 colored pictures

All applications to more than one degree program by a single applicant will be treated and processed in all respects as separate applications.

TOEFL required of all Foreign applicants whose native language is NOT English or who do not come from schools where the medium of instruction is English.

IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the student to check the status of his/her application especially with regard to acceptance status. ONLY students who confirm by a deadline set by the college, their intent to enroll, are considered accepted. Acceptance slots of those who do not confirm by the deadline will be assigned to another applicant.

As a rule, no alternative date/s for either the Music Theory Exam or Talent Audition is/are provided.

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TYPE OF STUDENT

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 /___/ Potential High School Graduate
         Certification from School Principal/Registrar that you are graduating 
          this school year. (original document required) 
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 /___/ High School Graduate
         Photocopy of High School Report Card
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 /___/  Currently enrolled in a College      program 

           Shiftee ________ within UP Diliman: College _____________ 
           Transferee _______ within UP units: Unit ______ College ________ 
            _______ non-UP
     
     True Copy of Grades (original required) or Official Transcript of Records  
     (photocopy admissible)
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 /___/ Already completed a college and /or graduate degree(s)
         Certificate of Graduation / Diploma / Official Transcript of Records (original required)
   

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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 Rm 216.

Requests for delayed taking of any entrance requirement will be on a case to case basis depending on the reason. The final decision rests on the College of Music. Please write a formal letter of request for re-scheduling to the College Secretary’s Office thru Ms. Connie Rongavilla.

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