Singapore Raffles Music College is a tertiary music institution in Singapore. It enrolled its first students in 2006.
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The Advanced Diploma in Music programme takes three years (six semesters) to complete. Each year is divided into two semesters. This course prepare students for the Bachelor of Music (Hons) course which lasts one year.
Students choose from electives such as Performance Skills, Music Education, Music Production, and Music Business Management which gives them the knowledge necessary to prepare for more specialized career paths.
Students study one of the following as their principal study:
This full time course is focused around the student’s principal study, and places an equal importance on academic and practical work. A range of music electives may be chosen in the second and third year. These electives will also contribute to the credit requirements for graduation. Students gain performing experience with ensembles which include Chinese Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Fusion Ensemble. Students also take part in external performances and gigs.
Visits are made by international artistes to give masterclasses, workshops and specialist support.
The scheme is based on modules, which builds qualifications leading to the Advanced Diploma certificate. All modules are credit-rated to allow recognition and recording of student achievement.
A module represents 100 hours of structured student study. Successful completion of each module gains 10 credits.
The structure is as follows:-
Students will be assessed for LCM examinations leading to Associate of the London College of Music (ALCM), the Licentiateship of the London College of Music (LLCM), and the Fellowship of the London College of Music (FLCM). These LCM Diplomas provide international recognition of excellence in performance that is internationally recognized. Successful students are able to put the initials ALCM, LLCM or FLCM after their name.
From 2010, the college will offer a Foundation Degree in Music (FdMus) from Thames Valley University, a university in the United Kingdom. The FdMus programme focuses on practical musical skills relevant to future careers in music. Alongside performance modules, students will study historical, contextual and professional development modules that will underpin and enhance their understanding of music and the music industry as a whole.