MAJORS
Music & Society / Music, Collaboration & Production
The Music & Society programme offers broad disciplinary outreach encompassing the study of music in potential social, political, economic and aesthetic contexts.
The Music, Collaboration & Production programme offers broad disciplinary outreach and allows exploration of practical applications such as alternative ensemble contexts, production approaches and presentation platforms.
Both major programmes are designed to enable aspiring artists to realise their leadership potential in a range of different emerging contexts, in addition to their specialisation in an instrument, Voice, Composition, Audio Arts & Sciences, or other creative/music-related fields.
With the Music & Society (MS) and Music, Collaboration & Production (MCP) programmes, we seek to give students greater agency in shaping the later years of their study to reflect their musical identities – in the process also encouraging collaborative experimentation within the student body.
Programme Structure
In the initial stages of the undergraduate programme, MS/MCP students undertake fundamental studies in instrument or vocal performance, composition, or audio arts and sciences. This is complemented by courses in music studies, professional integration, and industry-focused areas (such as music programming, production, marketing and business).
Students can further broaden their exposure through courses offered at YST or in NUS at large. As part of their major studies, MS students take a selection of courses from the NUS Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, particularly the Southeast Asian Studies and Communications & New Media areas.
MS/MCP students also complete capstone projects in their third and fourth years, as reflections of their learning and professional identity.
Bachelor of Music - Music & Society
MAJOR (72MCS)
Fundamental Studies Related to Instrument / Composition / Audio Arts – i.e. major study and related modules - 24 MCs
Compulsory Requirements - 28 MCs
MUA3177 Music Programming, Production & Marketing - 4 MCs
MUA3260 Internship in Music Related Pathways - 4 MCs
MUA3209 Business for Musicians - 4 MCs
MUA3178 3rd-Year Project - 6 MCs
MUA4178 Capstone Project - 10 MCs
4 Modules from Major Area Specialisation Basket (see below) - 16 MCs
Choose 4 from the below modules, with at least 2 modules at 3000 level or above.
Major Area Specialisation Basket
Southeast Asian Studies
SE1101E Southeast Asia: A Changing Region
SE2210 Popular Culture in Southeast Asia
SE2214 Arts of Southeast Asia
SE2221 Old and New Music in Southeast Asia
SE2224 Unmasked! An Introduction to Traditional Dance in SEA
SE3210 Studies in Southeast Asian Arts
SE3214 Heritage and Heritagescapes in Southeast Asia
SE3219 Country Studies: Island Southeast Asia
SE3221 Traditional Music in a SE Asian Country
SE3230 Seen and Unseen: Explorations in Balinese Theatre
Communications and New Media
NM1101E Communications, New Media and Society
NM2101 Theories of Communications and New Media
NM2103 Quantitative Research Methods
NM2104 Qualitative Communication Research Methods
NM2213 Introduction to Human – Computer Interaction Design
NM3216 Game Design
NM3222 Interactive Storytelling
NM3226 Location-based Interactive Experiences
NM4226 Interactive Media Design Capstone Project
Additional NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) as well as Music modules are also applicable. For queries, please contact Assoc Prof Ho Chee Kong, Academic Coordinator for Music & Society.
1 Professional Integration module at level 3000 - 4 MCs
Choose 1 from the below modules.
MUA3221 Intensive Music Engagement Practicum
MUA3222 SEAsian Regional Creative Project
MUA3223 Cultural Encounters – Bali Excursion & Study Tour
MUA3261 Career Development Group Project
MUA3264 Career Development Independent Project
MUSIC STUDIES REQUIREMENTS (36 MCS)
MUH1101 Foundations for Musical Discovery - 4 MCs
MUT1101 Introduction to Musical Concepts & Materials - 4 MCs
Any 3 Analysis & Composition modules from the following x 4 MCs each - 12 MCs
MUT2201 Harmonic Practices - 4 MCs
MUT2202 Counterpoint Through the Ages - 4 MCs
MUT2203 Texture and Timbre - 4 MCs
MUT2204 Formal Practices - 4 MCs
MUT2205 Text and Music - 4 MCs
1 additional Contextual Studies module - 4 MCs
4 Professional Integration modules - 12 MCs
MUA1163 Profession of Music 1 - 2 MCs
MUA1167 Profession of Music 2 - 2 MCs
MUA2163 Leading and Guiding Through Music - 4 MCs
MUA3163 Musical Pathways - 4 MCs
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (20 MCS)
5 General Education modules x 4 MCs each - 20 MCs
UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (32 MCS)
e.g. 8 Unrestricted Electives (UE) x 4 MCs each - 32 MCs
Academic Coordinators
Academic Faculty
Area Study Faculty
GAO YANG*
*adjunct faculty
Entry Requirements
At YST, our student selection criteria evaluates a range of factors in an application portfolio, including the candidate’s intellectual aptitude, curiosity, energy, artistic drive, interpersonal skills, linguistic proficiency and personal qualities that will contribute value to the cohort.
In addition to seeking the best emerging musical talents locally and in the region, our audition process is tailored to discover aspiring applicants with potential for developing a viable future professional and artistic identity.
Beyond evident current capacity in the applicant’s Major field, we explore how our programme resonates with them.
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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
*Students who have already completed a Minor in Music & Society and wish to be considered for a BMus in Music & Society must fulfil the Conservatory’s audition requirements.
Live auditions in Singapore and some overseas locations take place from the immediately-preceding December to February period. View our admissions and academic timeline here.
Candidates are required to fulfil Conservatory audition requirements in instrumental performance, Voice, Composition or Audio Arts & Sciences, as the Music & Society programme involves study in one of these areas at the initial stages of the degree. Visit the major pages to view their respective requirements.
In addition, for application to the Music & Society programme, candidates should submit a portfolio documenting their musical scholarship, musical leadership, and/or other significant achievements in the musical arts. The portfolio should consist of a CV and supporting documentation for achievements and projects. Recordings (audio/visual) should be uploaded to a shareable online drive such as Google Drive, DropBox, One Drive or other similar platforms.
Candidates will also attend a scheduled interview specific to the Music & Society programme, where they will present their portfolio to a faculty panel.
For queries, please email the YST Admissions Office.
YST CONSERVATORY
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Singapore 117376