B.Mus (Hons.) Contemporary Performance
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Overview
Principal Instrument Choices: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Western Vocals, Indian Vocals
This programme aims to develop high level instrument/vocal proficiency and musical versatility across contemporary genres such as Pop, Rock, Indie, Jazz, Blues, Funk, R&B, Soul, Dance, Bollywood, etc. You will study instrument specific performance techniques and perform in ensembles that develop band performance skills as well as stylistic versatility. You will develop your overall musicality and musicianship through a structured study of music theory, traditional and contemporary harmony, arranging, and aural training.
Students choosing Indian vocals as their principal instrument will follow a learning path that prepares you for the Bollywood music industry at large, as well as the independent music industry, with a particular focus on Classical Fusion Music and Playback Singing. The studies will prepare you to be a versatile singer both on stage and in the recording studio.
Along with these domain specific skills, you will gain a broad understanding of a wide variety of musical styles and cultures, music history, and global media & entertainment business practices, and apply these skills and knowledge to shape your performance profile.
You will engage in a number of collaborative projects with students from other creative and technical specialisations, and participate in social immersion projects, professional internships, portfolio development and personal and lifestyle enhancement programmes that open up networking opportunities and develop professionalism, entrepreneurial abilities, leadership, problem solving, communication and team skills.
Program
Structure
Duration : 4 Years
Credits: 160 (40per year)
Program
Highlights
Instrument/Voice Technique
Instrument/Voice Fundamentals, Posture, Dexterity, Technique, Sight Reading
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of Written Music Notation, Scales, Arpeggios and Chords, Phrasing, Articulation, Dynamics and Expression, Rhythmic and Harmonic Principles, Repertoire Study, Stylistic Studies, Improvisation, Developing Personal Style and Sound, Performance Technology.
Western and Indian Ensemble Studies
Roles and Functions in an Ensemble, Music Arrangements, Rehearsal Techniques,
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Developing a Cohesive Band Sound, Stage Presence and Showmanship, Effective Communication, Connecting with Band Members and Audience, Performing Sound Checks, Communicating with the Sound Crew, Band Leadership, Performance Etiquette, Performance Technology.
Harmony and Ear Training
Principles of Traditional and Contemporary Harmony, Application Of Harmonic
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Principles In Performance, Aural Recognition of Melody, Rhythm and Harmony, Transcription, Sight Singing, Call and Response.
Performance Showcase
Independent Performance Showcase Planning, Repertoire Selection, Selection of
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Musicians and Technical Crew, Rehearsal Planning, Event Promotion, Front of House Management, Show Production.
Who is
this for?
If you are musically inclined, creative, and love the energy and excitement of performing music live for an audience or singing bollywood and Indian pop repertoire for films and OTT content, you should enrol in this programme.
Job
Opportunities
Performing Artist
Music Director/Composer
Session Musician
Voice Over Artist
Music Arranger
Song Writer
TV/Radio Host
Music Consultant
Music Educator
Your next step in
Self Discovery
For 3 Years
Student
Engagement
Social Immersion Project
Designed to sensitise students to social problems and apply their problem-solving skills to solve one real-life problem.
Industry Internship Programme
Designed for providing an opportunity for the students to apply their learning in a real-life work environment
Research/ Innovation
Designed to impart research and analytical skills required for problem-solving and innovation
Execution By Service In Institutional Committees (ESIC)
Providing opportunity for students to own & work on issues that will help develop their alma mater
Personality Enhancement Program
Learning to manage oneself and developing a good lifestyle
Faculty
Ashutosh Phatak
Pro Vice Chancellor - Institutional Impact, Faculty - Music Production
Nilesh Thomas
Dean Of School, Faculty - Sound Engineering
Amarnath Hazarika
Associate Dean & Faculty – Harmony & Ear Training
Baylon Fonseca
Faculty - Sound Design & Postproduction