THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA MUSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
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THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA MUSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 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: ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ PIANO VOICE TRAINING VIOLIN SAXOPHONE CLARINET CLASSICAL GUITAR CELLO DOUBLE BASS TRUMPET ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ 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: ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ 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) “ Basic School Resumes (2nd term) “ ABRSM Theory Exam Registration Closes “ Basic School Musicale ” Audition For Concerto Concert Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital February Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital “ Alumni Valentine Concert “ “ 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 “ “ Schools Competition “ 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 “ “ April “ “ “ Monday 11th 13th and 20th 22nd Monday 20th Sunday Monday Monday Monday th 26 27th 4th 25th “ “ May “ Tuesday 5th 6th through 13th 11th 18th 20th 25th 1st 8th 9th and 10th “ 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 - Easter Break “ “ “ “ “ “ “ May June “ 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 “ MUSIQUEST LIVE AUDITIONS “ 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 “ “ July September 5.00pm July Graduation Concert 5.00pm “ “ Graduation Ceremony 12noon “ August “ 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 “ Saturday Monday through Tuesday Friday Monday 5th 7th and 8th “ “ 11th 14th “ “ Wednesday Saturday 15th 19th “ “ Friday 9th October Thursday Through Sunday Tuesday 15th 25th “ 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 “ 7th 7th 9th – 16th November December “ 12th “ Basic School 1st Term Ends “ Christmas/New Year Break Monday 17th – Jan 4th 2016 4th January 2016 Saturday 9th “ 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