MTNF/MUSON Music Scholars Programme

The Musical society of Nigeria (MUSON) in conjunction with the MTN Foundation (MTNF), announces entrance examinations for the ninth (9th) set of the MTNF/MUSON Diploma Course in Music for the 2014-2015 academic year. The MUSON School of Music is staffed and equipped to meet international standards in Music education.

The examinations will take place from September 1-5, 2014 and will take the form of:

• A written examination in music theory at approximately Grade 5 standard and general music knowledge.
• An audition on a major instrument or voice of at least Grade 5 standard, before a Faculty jury.
• An aural interview,

Admission Requirements:
Applicants for the MTNF/MUSON diploma course in Music are expected to possess the following minimum academic requirements:

• The General Certificate Of Education (G.C.E) Ordinary Level with credits ‘in at least five (5), subjects including English language.
  • or
• The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with credits in at least five (5) subjects including English
• The five (5) credits must have been obtained at not more than two sittings and before admission to the diploma course.

Other Requirements:

• Practical: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognised by the MUSON School such as ABRSM or Trinity.
• Theory: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognised by the MUSON School.

NB: Applicants who possess the above practical or theory certificates must also satisfy the GCE (OIL) or SSCE requirements.

Application Closing Date
July 31, 2014

Method of Application
Interested applicants, who are deficient in the theory requirements but display an outstanding practical ability in the opinion of the faculty jury, may be considered for admission but must enroll in the remedial theory course to meet the necessary standard by the end of the first year.

Letters of application together with copies of Certificates, two (2) passport photographs and contact telephone number(s) or e-mail address should be sent to:

The Director
MUSON School of Music
8/9 Marina, Onikan
Lagos

All applications should reach the Director, MUSON School of Music on or before July 31, 2014. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Only short-listed applicants will be notified and given an examination number which permits them to take examinations, auditions and interview Successful candidates from the examinations will be invited for admission.

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