PROGRAMS: Music Performance

Philosophy

The department of Music Performance provides the professional music training and performance experiences that maximize students’ abilities and enhance their love of music and art. Our focal goal is to create qualified performers with an understanding of the role and the benefit of music in modern society with a moralistic approach to their professional life. Career preparation is an important part of the student/faculty mentor relationship. The program aims not only to increase the students’ ability to contribute to the expansion of Thai music industry but also to help them become the leaders of tomorrow in global music world.

Our students will develop the study skills and methodology necessary to continue a lifelong learning process throughout their musical careers, and the ability to cope with and adjust to changes in the fast moving field of music.

Objectives

1. To provide learning experiences that integrate performance, composition,
   arrangement and technology with individual creativity, to prepare graduate to be musicians for careers as performers, writers, teachers and producers.
2. To provide a supportive program of study and activities which contribute to the students’ personal well-being and social development, so as to make them qualified graduates who can integrate their professional growth and intellectual development with their interpersonal skills.
3. To develop in musicians an awareness of the music to encourage self-realization and mastery, social understanding and an appreciation of the value of musical service to our community and culture, as well as the necessity of continuous improvement in their careers.

Graduation Requirements

Assumption University confers the degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Performance) upon students who meet all the requirements as follows:

• Completion of the total number of credits of the curriculum
• Cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00
• Participation in 16 sessions of the Ethics for Business Seminar
• Library and financial clearance with the University
• Good behavior and discipline
• Participation in events organized by the School of Music (MU 7111 Concert Attendance I-VIII)

Admission Qualifications

1. M.6 certificate (grade 12) or its equivalent as issued by the Ministry of Education
2. Clear record of good behavior
3. Good physical and mental health
4. Knowledge of English and Mathematics
5. Basic knowledge in music theory and good practical skill that will be evaluated by an entrance examination and an instrumental/vocal audition. The University will give exemption from the audition to any students with at least a certificate of Trinity College grade IV, ABRSM grade IV or their equivalent.

Selection Procedure

• All entering students who plan to major in music performance must demonstrate their performance ability by auditioning with faculty members. Based on this audition, the Department of Music Performance will determine the student's admissibility into a specific major area.
• Students who are not qualified for admission into the department may be placed on trial status. This will allow them to enroll in basic musicianship classes and to pursue applied study for one semester. Probationary students may use the semester-ending jury as an audition for reconsideration of their admission.