Music

Master of Arts in Music is a postgraduate course which is extremely beneficial for those who wish to upgrade their skills in the field of music and can themselves become music teachers. This course provides scientific knowledge in the field of Carnatic music, implementing creativity in the practice of Carnatic and Hindustani Music and to implement the skills for one's professional development. After completing this course, candidates can become lecturers or professors in the field of Music and work in renowned colleges.

The candidate needs to have completed an undergraduate course in music (either vocal or instrumental). Candidates have to also appear for the various state-level or national-level entrance examinations in order to be eligible for the admission to MA course in Music. Those candidates who have also undergone honours in Music in BA Arts can also apply for MA Music. Therefore, it is extremely important for candidates to have a background in the field of Music in order to pursue a postgraduate course in the same field.

When a candidate learns music either in BA or MA level, he is introduced to the various aspects of Carnatic and Hindustani Music such as Ragas, Talas, Rare Talas, Time theory of Ragas, Ragas used in ancient music (Devanagri and Tamil Languages), Khamas, Darbars, Sriranjini and various methods of analytical study of Music such as Theme and Sahitya through selected compositions. Candidates have to demonstrate their knowledge through practical which consists of demonstration of the various kirtis of musicians.

After completing your 12th grade, you can pursue a BA in Music and Fine Arts at several institutes in Shillong and the larger Northeast area of India. The following are some options to think about:

• North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 
• St. Anthony's College, Shillong 
• University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, Guwahati 
• Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong
• Don Bosco College, Tura
• Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Meghalaya 

The fee for a B.A. in Music at Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Vidyalayam is INR 2390 per annum. The course is offered to 25 students. The degree will be given by Degree by Madurai Kamaraj University - MKU. To be eligible for the course one must have class 12th from a recognized board.

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Students can build a flourishing career for themselves after graduating from PSTU with a BA Music degree. However, the same shall depend upon the skill set of an individual as well. 

There are many job profiles in the music industry. Professionals are hired by famous recording studios and production houses in the following roles:

• Singer
• Radio Jockey
• Music Composer
• Music Director
• Audio Technician

Yes, PSTU Hyderabad offers BA in Music programme of three-year duration. The UG course is offered in distance/correspondence mode. For admission to this course, admission is merit-based. The minimum eligibility requirement is Class 12 or equivalent pass. Eligible students can apply for this course by completing the application form that can be downloaded from the university official website.

Further, the total tuition fee for BA Music course of PSTU is INR 6,000. This fee detail is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.