BA Music Vocal Admission

BA in Music Vocal is a 3-year undergraduate course that deals with the different genres of music and the study of music theory, music interpretation, history of music, composing, voice instruction, etc. Graduates get the opportunity to work in various roles such as Concert Promoter, Disc Jockey, Film Music Director/Editor, Music Teacher, Recording Technician, etc.

Why Choose a BA in Music Vocal Course?

The Music Industry is growing at a rapid rate, and there are various courses in the domain that give both theoretical and practical understanding required in the profession, such as BA Music Vocal. Below mentioned are points regarding why choose BA in Music Vocal course:

The course provides job openings in various fields of music theory, music interpretation, history of music, composing, voice instruction, etc.

Graduates get various opportunities to build their careers as performers,  composers, music educators, and music producers.

The Indian music industry is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 15% by 2025, leading to more employment opportunities.

In the global market, the music industry is expected to see a CAGR of 8.5% from (2021 to 2025).

BA Music Vocal: Admission Process

Admission to BA Music Vocal course is based on the merit or entrance exam Applications for this course are available on the official websites of the respective colleges and students can also get directly from admission office of the respective colleges. Some of the colleges or institutions have their own entrance exam pattern for admissions.

Entrance exams are:

Bhatkhande Music Institute University Lucknow Entrance Exam

Annamalai University Entrance Exam

Banaras Hindu University of Performing Arts Entrance Exam

Bangalore University Entrance Exam

Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Entrance Exam

Chennai Government College of Music Entrance Exam

BA Music Vocal: Eligibility

Candidates who have passed 10+2 or Intermediate or an equivalent examination from a recognized university are eligible for BA Music Vocal course. (Or)

Candidates who have completed 10+2 examination with music as an elective are also eligible for this course. (Or)

Candidates should get a minimum average of 50% marks in 10+2 examination (5% reduction for SC/ST/OBC students). The percentage may vary from one college to another. Eligible students can apply for this course through Online/ Offline.

Syllabus of BA Music Vocal

YEAR I

Appreciation of Music

Bada Khayal and Chhota Khayal

Brief History of Bharat Nayat Shastra and Sangeet Ratnagar

Classification of Music

Concepts of Ragas and Tala in Indian Music

Classifications of Ragas

YEAR II

Concert Singing

Different Gharanas and their history

Evolution of Notation System

Forms of light music

History of Indian Music

Importance of Music festivals

YEAR III

Laws of Acoustics

Musical Sound, Frequency, Wave motion, Pitch and Motion

Music and Literature

Place of Music in Fine Arts

Role of Music in Multi-Media

Taal Study

BA Music Vocal: Career Prospects

Graduates in music field have many options and they can choose to work in a range of professions inside or outside of music. If they choose to follow a music career, they may get opportunities on several roles with different areas and they may also work as freelancers and contract basis workers.

Major areas are:

Music retailers

Music production companies

Media organizations

Orchestras

Touring companies

Mental health care providers

Charitable organizations

The armed forces

Music schools and universities