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DISTANCE DEGREES BROCHURE - MUSICDISTANCE DEGREES IN MUSIC
(All courses are by distance learning but practical assignments may be set and examined by audio or audiovisual performance recording. All courses are for experienced performers. ) Thank you for your enquiry regarding music courses with Calamus International University. This leaflet explains our degree programmes. Degrees in Musical Arts The following distance learning degree opportunities are currently available in Music or Contemporary Voice (The field of Contemporary Voice specialises in singing in the pop, rock and other contemporary music styles): B.Phil. (Bachelor of Philosophy) in Music or Contemporary Voice: available to qualified and practising musicians who wish to convert their current diploma to a degree by writing an extended project/ submitting a portfolio of compositions and/or performances. Candidates must have a prior diploma or recognised qualification in music or voice plus experience in the field. Other educational qualifications will also be taken into account for credit transfer. In exceptional circumstances, candidates with a strong record of performance, but no qualification in music, will be considered provided they have at least the equivalent of two years’ post-high school education. Award of the B.Phil. leads to entry to Master’s or Doctoral courses in musical fields with Calamus International University. BA Contemporary Voice – this degree is for singers in popular styles, who already have some further education and who would like to achieve a BA by taking modules in contemporary singing and voicework, plus elective units such as psychology of music, history of rock music and, if suitable, some units from other categories. Most of the units available for Contemporary Voice will be provided VIDLA – see below. Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) in Music or Contemporary Voice, by research and dissertation. Entry requirement: an acceptable Bachelor’s degree plus a recognised qualification in music plus evidence of suitability through previous achievements in composition, performance, teaching or scholarship. M.Mus./ D.Mus. (Doctor of Music) / D.M.A. (Doctor of Musical Arts) These distance learning degrees are for trained and experienced classical musicians only with recognised qualifications. They are by taught courses plus a final project. Please see Course Unit List under Music for specialities, which are as follows:
Other specialities can be considered. In exceptional circumstances, applicants with no Bachelor’s degree but with other relevant qualifications and an outstanding resume/CV may be considered for admission direct to the Master’s degree. A professional standard of performance and knowledge of theory is essential. Certificates/Diplomas in Contemporary Voice (Rock, Pop and other popular styles) VIDLA, a new centre to provide Certificates and Diplomas in singing and contemporary vocals, is affiliated with Calamus International University. All VIDLA qualifications will be UK private qualifications and will lead to degree credit with CIU. VIDLA is the initiative of professional singer and voice trainer Ria Keen, who is on the Calamus faculty, together with a number of other professional trainers and teachers. Details are as follows:
VIDLA – Vocalist International Distance Learning Academy
offers courses & training in contemporary
voice and singing, with credit towards CIU degrees & other
qualifications. Location of tutors Tutoring for Contemporary Voice is based in the UK, whilst tutoring for the classically-based MMus, D.Mus. and DMA degrees is based in the USA. Normally students will be able to communicate with tutors by email. For Ph.D. research, the location of the supervisor will depend on the field of study. Study of individual course units At present it is not possible to study individual units from the M.Mus. section of our Course Unit List as part of any degree other than the classically-oriented M.Mus./D.Mus./DMA group, apart from the following which are available to Contemporary Voice students at Bachelor’s or Master’s level: MUS 208
History of Rock and Roll Further units in this series are being developed. Music Therapy: Arts/Expressive Therapies At present we do not offer certificates or diplomas in Music Therapy or Expressive Arts Therapy for professional practice as a music therapist. The nearest we offer is an M.Mus. (Master of Music degree) with concentration in Music Therapy, but that path is for the trained musician only, preferably with a Bachelor’s degree in music. This MMus is a professional development qualification – it does not lead to a licence in music therapy or to membership of any music therapy association. Further advice This is an abbreviated brochure and further advice is available on enquiry. For best advice, please send us a copy of your curriculum vitae or resume with details of all relevant trainings you have done. To see our prospectus and course unit list, and also to download an application form, please go to www.unicalamus.org/downloads.htm To see our tuition fees on-line please go to www.unicalmus.org/tuition.htm To see the status of Calamus International
University, please go to If you have any queries please contact us, preferably by email on info@unicalamus.org
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