Diploma in Music Performance specializes in gospel music is a course for those aiming to become part of the music industry. While the primary area of specialization may vary, comprehensive coursework in the study of music theory, ear-training, keyboard Skill, gospel music history, arranging, conducting, audio production and business relations serves as an integral part of both programs. This course will equip students with the necessary skills, whether the entry point is as a performer, songwriter, composer, musicologist, technologist or educator or all of them.

 

AIMS OF THE COURSE

The Music Performance has been designed to:

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• Enable you to develop creative music skills across a range of disciplines, including performance, instrumental/voice development, musicianship, technology, song writing, composition and arranging, and innovation in music.

• Enable you to develop your own artistic and creative identity and to understand and recognise the need for, advantage of and use, within the field of gospel and contemporary music.

• Enable you to develop an understanding of the functions of business within the creative industries.

• Nurture your ability to adapt to creative opportunities.

• Develop your capacity to participate in contemporary musical, business and cultural debates.

• Develop your awareness of the political, ethical & aesthetic implications of your work and the industry in general.

• Enable you to locate yourself within changing professional music contexts & practices globally, with an emphasis on the benefits of collaboration and interdisciplinary.

• Enable you to develop transferable skills applicable within a variety of music and other professional working environments.

• Prepare you for degree study in related practical and theoretical disciplines.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

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• Training in articulation, enunciation and stage presence

• Sight-reading

• Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of different styles

• Real-world environments performing popular praise & worship genres with backing band

• Courses covering breath control and the physiology of the voice

• Education in computer application, music notation software and recording software

• An understanding of the business and marketing aspects of the gospel music industry

• Elective courses in song writing, arranging, dance and more