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Undergraduate in BA Music | KU
Overview
Kathmandu University offers four years Bachelor of Art in Music program. This program will prepare musicians and ethnomusicologists to preserve, document and creatively work to preserve endangered music traditions of Nepal and folklore. It provides skills in performance, training, preserving, researching, consultation, presentation and politics and media studies for recording and performing music and ethnomusical compositions.
Program structure
The structure of BA music program of Kathmandu University are:
- Music theory and notation
- Introduction to ethnomusicology
- Practical music
- Advanced Music theory
- Study Skills
- Nepali/English for foreign students
Objectives
The main objectives of the BMus program are as follows:
- To provide education on the traditions of Nepal for their preservation, continued existence, and improvement through study, practice, and communication.
- To preserve the traditional song culture of Nepal.
- To uplift and develop the values of traditional music in Nepal.
- To produce skilled and competitive instrumentalists.
- To help students develop sound critical judgment and discriminating taste in performance and literature.
- To prepare students to become effective teachers who can impart their knowledge of BMus to others.
Specialization
The specialization topics in BA music program of Kathmandu University are:
Sarod, Sitar, Tabla, Madal, Sarangi, Flute, Guitar, Vocal and Navabaja
Admission Requirements
Eligibility for admission to the BMus program is as follows:
Students must have completed the 10+2 or equivalent level from colleges or universities recognized by Kathmandu University. Students must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent level with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 out of 4.0 or an equivalent of 50 percent marks to be eligible for admission.
Fee Structure
The average fee for a program in Undergraduate in BA Music typically ranges from NPR 300,000 – NPR 500,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the colleges.
Career and Scope
Graduates of the BMus program have various career opportunities, including:
- Recording artists
- Professional performers
- Studio producers and engineers
- Live sound engineers
- Freelance composers and arrangers
- Event organizers, promoters, and entrepreneurs
- Teachers and lecturers
- Senior administrators
- Educational advisers
Completing this degree equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue successful careers in the music industry, both nationally and internationally.