BACHELOR OF MUSIC PROGRAM

Bachelor of Music (BM) in the following major areas: Composition,
Conducting (choral, orchestral), Instruments (strings, winds, percussion), Music Education, Musicology, Keyboard, Voice/Theatre and Dance.

This is a five year course of study providing a well rounded preparation for a professional career in music revolving around a core of applied and theoretical subjects.

The Bachelor of Music was first offered as a two year course (beyond the Teacher's Diploma) in 1930, a four-year course in 1949, and a five year course in 1959 due to the inclusion of the GE curriculum instituted by the University. There are three requirements for admission: a) passing the UPCAT, b) passing the written, aural, solfegge examinations, and c) passing the performance auditions. The program aims to provide a solid foundation and well-rounded preparation for a professional career in music. The student may major in instruments (keyboard [piano], violin, guitar, woodwinds, brasswinds, percussion) voice, composition, conducting (band , choral, and orchestral), dance, musicology, and music education. The GE component consists of 42 units. Three public recitals are required.