{"id":648,"date":"2020-10-12T07:50:14","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T07:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goc2020.govmu.org\/conservatoire\/?page_id=648"},"modified":"2020-10-12T08:05:11","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T08:05:11","slug":"formal-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conservatoire.govmu.org\/conservatoire\/?page_id=648","title":{"rendered":"Formal Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Formal classes are all subject to formal examinations and continuous assessment. Students must follow practical and theoretical classes, as well as any other activity prescribed in the Internal Rules and regulations of the Conservatoire.<\/p>\n

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Age for admission in formal courses                      <\/strong><\/p>\n

Jardin Musical 1 & 2<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

Jardin Musical courses are meant for children aged 6 & 7. No specific instrument is taught in those classes, but children learn basic music concepts such as rhythm, pitch, movement, texture. There will be no aptitude test for Jardin Musical 1 & 2. The age for admission in Jardin Musical courses are as follows:      <\/p>\n

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  • Jardin Musical 1: prospective students must have attained the age of 6 but not 7 by 31st <\/sup>August of the year of admission.            <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Jardin Musical 2: prospective students must have attained the age of 7 but not 8 by 31st <\/sup>August of the year of admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instrumental classes (Classical Strand) \u2013 Absolute beginners<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

      For the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, doublebass, recorder, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, classical guitar, classical piano and percussions (classical), prospective students must have attained the age of 8 but not 35 by 31st<\/sup> August of the year of admission.                 <\/p>\n

      For flute, recorder, horn, oboe, clarinet, trumpet, trombone and saxophone no selection test will be required.    <\/p>\n

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      Voice classes \u2013 Absolute beginners<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

      For Year 1 (absolute beginners) voice classes, prospective students must have attained the age of 18 but not 35 by 31st <\/sup>August of the year of admission.<\/p>\n

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      Courses with pre-requisites<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

      For the following courses: electric guitar, bass guitar, modern piano, drums, jazz saxophone and jazz trumpet  prospective students must have attained the age of 11 but not 35 by 31st<\/sup> August of the year of admission.. Students must be able to play scales and one piece at Year 3 level (Grade 2) or Level 2 of Guitar Accompaniment, Keyboard or Drums.  <\/p>\n

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      No selection test will be required.<\/p>\n


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      Instrumental and voice classes \u2013 Students with experience<\/u> <\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

      For applicants who already have musical experience\/knowledge and wish to join the Conservatoire at a level other than beginner     (Year 2 or successive years), the age limit is as follows: prospective students must not have attained the age of 35 by 31st<\/sup> August of the year of admission.<\/p>\n

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      Aptitude and Selection Tests for formal courses                                                                                                                                                                                                      <\/strong>There are different aptitude and selection tests for formal courses. Applicants are urged to be fully aware of the various requirements for the courses they wish to follow, as listed below.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Aptitude test for Instrumental classes \u2013 Absolute beginners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Applicants are admitted following an aptitude test which consists of the following items:                                                                                                                         <\/p>\n

        (i)         Rhythm                                   (20 marks)  <\/p>\n

        (ii)        Singing                                    (20 marks)     <\/p>\n

                    <\/span>TOTAL                                       (40 marks)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  <\/p>\n