MA Music Syllabus and Subjects
Master of Arts Music is a two-year postgraduate course in Music and is divided into four semesters. MA Music course is a comprehensive study on Music Theory, the Cultural History of Music, and Performance Art. The subjects related to this course vary according to specializations and the institutes. Graduates are exposed to all the vital subjects like origin of Music, History of Music, etc that they need to succeed in their musical careers.
Semester Wise MA Music Syllabus
Master of Arts Musics syllabus covers everything from understanding the origin, history to the form of Music practiced in present times. The syllabus includes topics like two theory papers, namely History and Aesthetics in Music and History of Indian Music, along with two practical papers on Stage Performance. MA Music course aims to ensure that the students have access to all the important knowledge and skills they need. Semester-wise MA Music subjects list are given in the table below:
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Semester I |
Semester II |
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Theory (History and Aesthetics in Music) |
Theory (General and Applied Theory) |
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Practice paper I (Stage Performance) |
Practice Paper II (Viva – Voce) |
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- |
Practice Paper III (Revision of Ragas and Sessional) |
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Semester III |
Semester IV |
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Theory (History of Indian Music) |
Theory (Applied Theory and Musical Competitions) |
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Practice Paper IV (Stage Performance) |
Practice Paper V (Viva- voce) |
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- |
Practice Paper VI (Revision of the Ragas and Sessional) |
MA Music Subjects
MA Music course offers both theoretical and practical aspects of the study. Master of Arts Musics subjects in Music-Vocals includes Raag, Taal, Folk Songs, Classical Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music, compositions of individual Artists, etc. The course curriculum includes core and elective subjects. The compulsory subjects include:
- History and Aesthetics in Music
- Revision of Ragas and Sessional
- History of Indian Music
- Applied Theory and Musical Competitions
- General and Applied Theory
MA Music Course Structure
MA Music course structure includes both theory and practical papers and is curated for two years divided into four semesters. The course structure is made in such a way that both classroom training and practicals are included in the course curriculum. The course structure is given below:
- IV Semesters
- Core Subjects
- Elective Subjects
- Practicals
- Projects
MA Music Teaching Methodology and Techniques
The course curriculum takes into account different teaching methods. Classroom learning includes practical sessions for students who are passionate about music and want to take up Music professionally in the future. Listed below are the teaching methodology and strategies in general:
- Conceptualized Learning
- Traditional Classroom-Based Teaching
- Practicals
- Group Discussions
- Presentations
MA Music Projects
Projects are given to students to understand the concepts and help students in getting hands-on experience. Projects are to be completed by the end of fourth semester. Some popular MA Music projects topics are:
- Use of Sunny ADE’S Music for the Promotion of Culture.
- EBRE Music in Ibibio Land: A Study of its Function and Importance.
- An Appraisal of the Use of Music in the Wedding Party Movie.
- Techniques of Constructing Dundun: Abdulahi Ayulla in Perspective.
MA Music Reference Books
MA Music books are available both online and offline by many authors and publications. Reference books are meant for gaining an in-depth understanding of concepts. Books on Music for academic purposes differ according to specializations. Some of the reference books for the course in Music are:
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Name of the Books |
Authors |
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Nad: Understanding Raga Music |
Sandeep Bagchee |
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The Dawn of Indian Music in the West |
Peter Lavezzoli |
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The Raga Guide |
Savarnalata Rao |
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Music and Musical Thought in Early India |
Lewis E. Rowell |
