UCSI University Malaysia

Other qualifications deemed equivalent by Malaysian Qualifications Agency AND Passed the music audition

Performance Audition (Auditions are conducted at least 1 month before the start of the semester): 

• Duration: 15 minutes
• Memorization is strongly encouraged for scholarship application
• Classical Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (e.g. Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern)
  • Classical Voice: 3 pieces of contrasting styles in at least two different languages (e.g. German, Italian, French, English, Chinese)
• Contemporary Music: 3 pieces of contrasting styles (preferably contemporary styles: jazz, pop, rock, Latin, popular styles, etc.)

Notes:

• String/woodwind/voice majors are required to bring along their own piano accompanist or request for one from the Institute. In this case, a fee will be charged. Contemporary music candidates may choose to use minus-one recordings to accompany their audition. Please bring your own laptop, tablet, or another similar audio-playback device. The Institute will prepare a 1/8 – 1/8-inch audio connection.
• Composition majors are required to submit a portfolio of compositions and pass the audition on a major 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)