Call for applications: MTNF-MUSON Music Scholars Programme for Nigerians

The dates for the entrance exams are 21-23 September and successful applicants will be admitted into the 2020-21 academic year. 

The examination will take three forms: a written examination in music theory at grade 5 standard and general music knowledge, an audition on a major instrument or voice of at least grade 5 standard before a faculty or jury, and an aural interview.

Requirements

• Senior Secondary School Certificate of Education (SSCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level with credits in at least five subjects including English language.
• The five credits must have been obtained at not more than two sittings and before admission to the diploma course.

Other requirements

• Practical: Grade 5 or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognised by the MUSON School such as ABRSM or Trinity.
• Theory: Grade 5 or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognised by the MUSON School.

View the application form here.

Applicants must submit completed forms and attach a scanned passport photograph to  school@muson.org, admin@muson.org or info@muson.org.  

All applications should reach:

The Director
MUSON School of Music
8/9, Marina, Onikan
Lagos.

Note:

• Applicants with the above practical or theory certificates must also satisfy the GCE (O/L) or SSCE requirements.
• Interested applicants deficient in the theory requirements but display outstanding practical ability in the opinion of the faculty/jury may be considered for admission but must enrol in the remedial theory course to meet the necessary standard by the end of the first year.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. 
• Only shortlisted applicants will be notified by September 14 September 2020 and given an examination number that permits them to take the examinations, auditions and interview.
• Successful candidates from the examinations will be invited for admissions.
• MUSON will be solely responsible for the final selection of successful candidates.

 The submission deadline is 7 September 2020.

Interested persons can apply here.

View the original call here.