Advanced Diploma in Practical Music
The one-year Advanced Diploma programme in Practical Music offers specialised performance training in music equipping you to teach your main instrument. Practical instruction is given in piano, organ and all modern orchestral instruments, as well as in singing, harpsichord, guitar, choir conducting and recorder.
Ample opportunities are available for music-making in such groups as the US Symphony Orchestra, the US Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the US Jazz Band, the US Brass Ensemble, various choirs and many smaller ensembles.
Possible careers that this programme may prepare you for, are performing artist, accompanist, music teacher or conductor. Further studies might allow admission to BMus with specialisation in Music Education, Musical Performance in Chamber Music or Accompaniment, Solo Singing or Solo Performance, Musicology, Composition, Music Technology, Church Music, Ethnomusicology or Choir Conducting.
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Minimum admission requirements – NSC/ IEB
- You will be selected based on a selection audition. If you do not have the necessary qualifications, you may be accepted on condition that you undertake supplementary work.
- Candidates must be available for an audition at the Department of Music in Stellenbosch, where they must demonstrate proof of the required standards. Upon receiving your application, we send you information about the audition. Further information at [email protected].
Minimum admission requirements – International curricula
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German Abitur
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma)
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Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel AS-level , IGCSE/O-level
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Cambridge International/Pearson Edexcel A-level , IGCSE/O-level
Not referenced in International Booklet
Programme structure
Full-time