Academic Requirements

SPM

Pass with a minimum of 5 credits

O-Level

At least C grade in 5 subjects

​UEC

At least B grade in 3 subjects

Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian government

AND, pass Music Audition

Music Audition Requirements

Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least one month before the start of the semester)

• Duration: 15 minutes
• Memorisation is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
• Classical Music: Three pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or 20th Century)
  • Classical Voice: Three pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese, etc)
• Chinese Music Instruments: Perform two pieces of music from memory.
• Contemporary Music: Three pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Jazz, Pop, Rock, Latin or other popular styles)

• For repertoires with piano parts, an accompanist is needed. A request for accompanist from the institute can be made for an additional fee.
• We currently offer the following instruments for the wind instruments area: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium and Tuba. For other wind instruments, please contact the institute directly for more information.
• We currently offer the following instruments for the Chinese instruments area: Dizi, Erhu, Guzheng, Pipa, Sheng and Yangqin. For other Chinese music instruments, please contact the institute directly for more information.
• Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of their compositions and pass an audition on their principal instrument.

Aural Diagnostic Test

• Repeat a melody and a rhythmic phrase from memory.
  Sample Questions (Click Here)

Theory Diagnostic Test

• Topics include intervals, scales & key signatures.
  Sample Questions (Click Here)

English Language Requirements