THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA MUSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC

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THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA MUSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
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THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
MUSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT A GLANCE
Founded in 1989 by the Musical Society of Nigeria
First, and so far the only School of its kind dedicated to basic through advanced level music
instruction
Accredited by the Federal Government to provide tuition in all orchestral instruments, voice
and piano, and to grant diplomas in music
Conduct graded Certificate examinations at various centres in Nigeria and neighbouring
countries
Represents the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) in Nigeria
Conducts ABRSM theory exams twice a year and practical exams once a year with the
external examiner.
Holders of appropriate grade certificates in practical qualify for exemption from practical
sections of the SSCE music as well as admission into polytechnics, colleges of education and
universities
Contact the School of Music for available vacation workshop for teachers
Graduates admitted in higher music institutions in America, South Africa, Britain and Europe
Graduates are teaching in schools throughout Nigeria, are church musicians, performers of
serious and jazz music and music entrepreneurs
Annual competitions for primary and secondary school choirs and vocal instrumental soloists
Youth competition/concert during annual MUSON festival
Weekly student recitals and the access to Agip Recital Hall and Shell Nigeria Hall
Fully equipped library with tapes, CDs and DVDs for private and group listening and viewing
and stocks of reference books, magazines, music and computers with internet access all
guided by a full time Librarian/Musician.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lessons are given on the following instruments:
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PIANO
VOICE TRAINING
VIOLIN
SAXOPHONE
CLARINET
CLASSICAL GUITAR
CELLO
DOUBLE BASS
TRUMPET
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TROMBONE
FLUTE
PERCUSSION (DRUMS & XYLOPHONE)
THEORY OF MUSIC (Lessons are given strictly on Wednesdays except otherwise arranged
with a teacher)
The following subjects are examined:
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PIANO
VOICE
VIOLIN
FLUTE
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
THEORY OF MUSIC
TRUMPET
EXAMINATIONS
1. Candidates may enrol for any grade examination without having previously passed a lower
grade; also, there are no age restrictions.
2. Entry forms showing table of fees are available at the MUSON School. Completed entry
forms with appropriate fees must be received at the School not later than one month to the
date of examination. Late entries will not be accepted.
3. Examination centres, dates and timetable will be announced after the last date of entry (in the
case practical examination).
4. Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the timetable, as there will be no concession for
lateness and total absence. (However, candidates who are absent from examinations on
grounds of illness will be re-admitted for the same grades at subsequent examinations on
payment of half the fee but on production of medical report. If different grades are entered for,
the full fees for the new grades must be paid).
5. Candidates who don’t receive schedules by 15 th April or 15th October as appropriate should
make contact with the School with evidence of prior entry.
6. Albums containing Pianoforte set pieces for Preliminary – Grade VIII are available for
purchase at the MUSON School. Photocopies of set pieces will not be accepted at the
examination. The graded Music is available at the School of Music for other Instruments
7. Page-turners and accompanist must leave the examination room when their services are not
required. The examiner will not act as a page-turner or accompanist.
8. Where there is accompaniment for a solo piece, candidates must provide their own
accompanists who may remain in the room only while accompanying.
9. The examiner may stop the performance of a piece when he has taken a decision.
10.Candidates will not be required to play repeats unless otherwise directed by the examiner. Da
Capo should however, be played.
11.Candidates offering any practical subject beyond Grade Five will be required to have passed
ONE of the following examinations in the Theory of music:
♪ Grade Five, MUSON School of Music
♪ Grade Five, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
♪ Grade Five, Guildhall School of Music and Drama
♪ Grade Five, Trinity College of Music
♪ Any other not listed but considered by MUSON School to be of comparable standard with the
above.
Evidence of eligibility must accompany enrolment for the practical exam.
12.Results are graded as follows:
 85% and Above Distinction
 75% - 84%
Merit
 65% - 74%
Pass
 64% and Below
Fail
13.The decision of the examiner is final and the School will not enter into
communications with regard to the conduct of examinations.
TUITION FEE FOR PRACTICAL LESSONS PER INSTRUMENT
1. N 50, 000.00 per term @ 60 minutes per week
Registration
Fee=1,000.00
2. N30, 000.00 per term @ 30 minutes per week
(Practical or Individual Theory Lesson)
NB:
 The School term is TEN WEEKS or TWO MONTHS and TWO WEEKS
 Lessons are given ONCE in a week
 Students are to choose ANY DAY OF THE WEEK TO COME FOR THEIR LESSONS
(SUNDAYS NOT INCLUDED)
 Students must own an instrument (s) they wish to learn available for practice (MUSON does
not provide practice facilities)
Timings should be convenient for both the teacher and the student
TUITION FEE FOR THEORY LESSONS
Theory lessons are also available for those who want to improve and better their understanding of
music theory as detailed below:
GRADE
Preliminary Grade
Grade One
Grade Two
Grade Three
Grade Four
Grade Five
Grade Six
Grade Seven and
Eight
DURATION
PER WEEK
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
60 minutes
60 minute
FEE PER
TERM
15,000.00
15,000.00
18,000.00
18,000.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
DAY OF
LESSON
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
TIME OF
LESSON
3.00 – 3.30 pm
3.30 – 4.00 pm
4.00 – 4.30 pm
4.30 – 5.00 pm
4.00 – 4.30 pm
4.00 – 5.00 pm
4.00 – 5.00 pm
4.00 – 5.30 pm
EXAMINATION FEES
GRADE
Preliminary
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
THEORY FEE
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
6,500
7,000
7,500
PRACTICAL FEE
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
6,000
6,500
8,000
9,000
10,000
THE FOLLOWING EXAMINATION BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE
PRICE (N)
PIANO EXAM BOOKS
1,500.00
Preliminary and Grade One
1,800.00
Grades Two and Three
2,000.00
Grades Four and Five
2,500.00
Grades Six and Seven
2,500.00
Grade Eight
MUSON NAIRA ACCOUNT NUMBER:
BANK:
FIDELITY
ACCOUNT NAME:
THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 4010117885
DAY
Monday
DATE
5th
Saturday
Friday
10th
9th
Saturday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Thursday
Friday
24th
26th
2nd
9th
12th
13th
Monday
Monday
16th
23rd
Monday
Wednesday
Saturday
TuesdayFriday
2nd
4th
9th
10th
through
13th
21st
Saturday
MUSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
2015 CALENDAR
MONTH
ACTIVITY
Diploma Classes Resume
January
(2nd term)
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Basic School Resumes (2nd term)
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ABRSM Theory Exam Registration
Closes
“
Basic School Musicale
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Audition For Concerto Concert
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
February
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
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Alumni Valentine Concert
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“
Closing date for ABRSM practical
exams
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
“
Closing date for School Competition
Registration
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
March
“
ABRSM Theory Examination
Year 2 Diploma Students Recital
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Schools Competition
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Basic School Term ends
TIME
2.00pm
2.00pm
5.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
23rd
24th
28th
1st
2nd
through
7th
8th
March
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April
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Monday
11th
13th and
20th
22nd
Monday
20th
Sunday
Monday
Monday
Monday
th
26
27th
4th
25th
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May
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Tuesday
5th
6th
through
13th
11th
18th
20th
25th
1st
8th
9th and
10th
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Monday
Tuesday
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday &
Tuesday
Wednesday
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
and
Wednesday
Monday
15th –
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
2nd Term Diploma Exams
Schools Competition Winners concert
2nd Term Diploma Exams ends
2.00pm
2.00pm
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Easter Break
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May
June
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Diploma Classes Resume
(3rd Term)
Basic School Resume (3rd term)
Year 2 Recitals
Basic School Resumes (3rd Term)
Musiquest Advert
Year 2 Recitals
2.00pm
2.00pm
ABRSM HIGH SCORERS CONCERT
6.00pm
Year 1Diploma Students’ Recital
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
MUSON Graded Theory Examinations
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
10.00am
MUSON Practical Exams
Year 2 Diploma Students Recital
Year 2 Diploma Students Recital
Closing date for Musiquest Recital
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
Concerto Concert
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MUSIQUEST LIVE AUDITIONS
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3rd Term Diploma Exams
10am–
3pm
Daily
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
Monday
Saturday
Monday
Saturday
Through
Saturday
Monday
24th
15th –
20th
29th
4th July
– Sept.
5th
6th
Tuesday
7th
Friday
31
st
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July September
5.00pm
July
Graduation Concert
5.00pm
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Graduation Ceremony
12noon
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August
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Tuesday
Through
Thursday
Friday
Advert for New Diploma Candidates
Basic School End of Term Concert
Band and Orchestra Concert
Basic School Vacation Term Starts
Closing Date for New Diploma
Application
School Staff Leave July / August
Workshops for Teachers organised by
MUSON Alumni
1st– 3rd
September
4th
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Saturday
Monday
through
Tuesday
Friday
Monday
5th
7th and
8th
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11th
14th
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Wednesday
Saturday
15th
19th
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Friday
9th
October
Thursday
Through
Sunday
Tuesday
15th 25th
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Final date to accept Diploma offer
Orientation Day (Year 1 Morning and
Year 2 Afternoon)
Diploma Classes Starts (1st term)
Basic School Opens for 1st Term (10
week term)
ENTRIES CLOSE FOR NOVEMBER
MUSON GRADED EXAMS
MUSON Festival Starts
3rd
“
MUSON Theory Examinations
Auditions and Interviews for New
Diploma Candidates
ABRSM Theory Exam Registration
Closes
End of Basic School Vacation term
Notification of New Diploma Students
1.30pm
10am
4th –
11th
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7th
7th
9th –
16th
November
December
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12th
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Basic School 1st Term Ends
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Christmas/New Year Break
Monday
17th –
Jan 4th
2016
4th
January 2016
Saturday
9th
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Diploma Classes Starts 2nd term(12 week
term)
Basic School resume 2nd term
Wednesday
Saturday
Monday
Wednesday
thru
Wednesday
Saturday
Monday
Tuesday
MUSON Practical Examinations
ABRSM Theory Examination
Donor’s Appreciation Concert
First Term Diploma Exams
ENQUIRIES:
MUSON School of Music
8/9 Marina, Onikan,
P. O. Box 7300, Marina, Lagos.
School Secretary
Telephone:-08078192580, 08078192586
Site: www.m-u-s-o-n.com
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
10 – 3pm
Daily
10am
5pm