Diploma in Music
Introduction
The Diploma in Music programme aims at equipping learners with adequate skills, attitudes and practices that can enable them artistically and innovatively offer varied services in music to the community. This includes the contribution to national and human development by promoting and preserving our cultural musical expressions, music therapy, martial and aerobics in areas of physical development and health. In addition the programme aims to develop artists to produce quality music which can compete favourably in the regional and global market so as to contribute to the growth of the country’s economy, advocate for good governance in the expanded democratic space in Kenyan politics, besides offering music ministry services in the various denominations/faiths of our religious sector. The programme targets practising artists of all ages and abilities in the society that have been unable to maximize on and exploit their potentials due to lack of proper formal training. In line with this, the courses provide needed practical knowledge and skills not only for one’s own transformation but also to meet the requirements for human resources in schools, colleges, media houses, department of culture and tourism, church music ministries, disciplined forces, entertainment and pop music industry for the wider community development.
Admission requirements
To qualify for admission into the Diploma in Music programme, applicants should be in possession of:a) A mean grade of C at KCSE or Division III at KCE ORb) A mean grade of D+ at KCSE or its equivalent PLUS a Certificate in music of Moi University or any another recognized institution ORc) The above and a P1 certificate with a credit in music PLUS Knowledge in music score sight reading, composition, arrangement, and an ability to play a western and/or African instrument.
Programme Duration
The Diploma in Music Programme shall normally take two semesters of 16 weeks each. .Structure of the programme.a) The Programme consists of four specialization options namely:1. Diploma in Music (Composition)2. Diploma in Music (Performance)3. Diploma in Music (Research)4. Diploma in Music (Pop Music and Technology)b) All students shall take the same core units during the first semester upon entry into the Diploma in music Programme. In the second semester they will take courses within their selected area of specialisation which will form core courses, and electives.c) The student will be expected to take a minimum of 42 units and a maximum of 48 units for the duration of the programme.
Semester 1
In the first semester all students will take the following Required courses:
DMU 110 Fundamentals of Music 3
DMU 111 General Music Appreciation 3
DMU 112 Issues in Choral Music Performances in Kenya 3
DMU 113 Practical Musicianship 3
DMU 114 Notation and Transcription of African Song and Dance 3
DMU 115 Introduction to Kenya Traditional Music 3
DMU 116 Ethnomusicology: An Introduction 3
Total 21
Semester 2
In the second semester students will choose to specialise in one of the four music options (Music Composition, Music Performance, Research in Music or Pop Music and Technology).
Depending on the selected specialisation the course units will be as follows:
Diploma in Music Composition
Core Courses
DMU 120 Music Practical 3
DMU 121 Compositional Studies I 3
DMU 122 Computer-aided Composition 3
DMU 123 Harmony and Counterpoint 3
DMU 124 Compositional Studies II 3
DMU 125 Compositional Study Project 3
*Any one of the following:
DMU 126ECompositional Practice in Kenya 3
DMU 127EStudy of Kenyan Composers and their Musical Works 3
DMU 128EArrangement and Adaptation of African Melodies 3DMU 129E Critiquing Musical Arts 3
DMU 130E Musical Aesthetics 3
DMU 131E Analysis of Western Classical Music 3
Total 21
Diploma in Music Performance
Core
DMU 132 Keyboard Skills and Improvisation 3
DMU 133 The Art of Conducting 3
DMU 134 Choral/Ensemble Music Performances 3
DMU 135 Practical Musicianship 3DMU 136 Recital/Internship 3
DMU 137 Music Interpretation 3
*Any one of the following:
DMU 138E Psychology of Music and the Audience 3
DMU 139E Performance Etiquettes. 3
DMU 140E Managing Concerts and Programme Notes 3
DMU 141E Performance Reviews 3
Total 21
Diploma in Research in Music
Core
DMU 142 Sociology of Music 3
DMU 143 Construction and Handling ofAfrican Musical Instruments 3
DMU 144 Introduction to World Music 3
DMU 145 Research Methods in African Music 3
DMU 146 Theories in African Music 3
DMU 147 Research Project 3
*Any one of the following
DMU 148E History of Western Music 3
DMU 149E Issues in Music Education in Kenya 3
DMU 150E Music and Religion in Kenya 3
Total Units 21
Diploma in Pop Music and Technology
Core
DMU 151 Introduction to Music Technology 3
DMU 152 Issues in Popular music Practice in Kenya 3
DMU 153 Copyright and Intellectual Property Issues 3
DMU 154 The Art of Recording 3
DMU 155 Managing a Recording Studio 3
DMU 156 Internship 3
*Any one of the following
DMU 157E Music in the Kenyan Media 3
DMU 158E Study of Pop Artists and their Works 3
DMU 159E The Economics Music Production 3
DMU 160E Pop music and subcultures 3
DMU 161E The MC and Art of Disk Jocking 3