Advanced Diploma in Practical Music

Entrance requirements

Candidates must be in possession of a Diploma (Practical Music) or a recognised equivalent qualification in classical music.

Course length:

  • One-year, full time programme.
  • Weekly, one-on-one lessons with as many opportunities as possible to perform both publicly and within the Department of Music, under the guidance of the lecturer.

What does the Advanced Diploma in Practical Music entail?

  • Students must enrol for Practical Music Study and Repertoire study in any of the instruments listed below. Two co-requisite components are also required depending on the students choice of speciality.

Which instruments can I study?

Any orchestral instruments: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion; piano, organ, harp, recorder, guitar, voice, choir conducting, chamber music and church music.

Which ensembles will I be a part of ?

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Enquiries:

Programme co-ordinator: Leonore Bredekamp Tel. 021 808 2176 E-mail: lbrede@sun.ac.za