The Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), in conjunction with the MTN Foundation (MTNF), announcesthe entrance examinations for the Twentieth (20th) set of the MTN/MUSON Diploma Course in music for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Opportunity Details
The MUSON Diploma School of Music is staffed and equipped to meet international standards in music education. The Entrance Examinations will take place from September 2nd – September 5th, 2025 and will take the form of:
A written Examination in Music Theory at appropriately Grade 5 standard and general music knoledge:
Date: 2nd September, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
An audition on a major instrument or voice of at least Grade 5 standard before a Faculty Jury:
Date: 3rd – 5th September, 2025
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
The diploma course is a full time 2 year course offering advanced training in music with the following majors: Piano, Organ, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Classical Guitar, Voice.
Students are also required to take 2 terms of an instrument minor other than their major instrumental family. All voice students must pass grade 2 piano, instrumentalists must pass vocal techniques and all students must belong to the choir. Orchestra is required for all string majors. All wind and percussion majors must belong to band. Others who may not be majors are welcome to audition for the orchestra band.
Other Requirements
PRACTICAL: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of The MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON School.
THEORY: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON School.
NB: Applicants who possess the above practical or theory certificates would have also satisfied the GCE (O/L) or SSCE requirements.
Applicants who are deficient in the theory requirements but show outstanding practical ability may be admitted. These students must take a remedial theory course and must pass the minimum requirements in the first year
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