Course Title: Diploma in Music

Duration: 6 Months

Overview: Elevate your musical journey with the Diploma in Music course at MCZEAL ACADEMY. In collaboration with Sislie Artsy, this comprehensive program is designed to guide aspiring musicians through three progressive levels, from foundational concepts to advanced mastery. Whether you dream of performing on stage, composing your own music, or delving deep into music theory, our diploma course offers a transformative learning experience tailored to your musical aspirations.

I. Basic Music Course (MZSA 0106)

Learning Objectives:

• Identify basic musical notation
• Understand rhythm and time signatures
• Play simple melodies on a chosen instrument
• Sight-read basic music scores
• Recognize major and minor chords
• Analyze simple musical forms
• Develop active listening skills

Course Content:

Module 1: Introduction to Musical Notation

• Identifying basic musical notation (notes, rests, clefs)
• Understanding rhythm and time signatures

Module 2: Melodies and Scales

• Playing simple melodies on a chosen instrument (keyboard, recorder, etc.)
• Exploring major and minor scales
• Understanding intervals and chords

Module 3: Sight-Reading and Performance

• Sight-reading basic music scores
• Introduction to performance techniques (posture, breathing)
• Developing active listening skills

Module 4: Musical Forms and History

• Recognizing and differentiating major and minor chords
• Analyzing simple musical forms (e.g., ABA)
• Brief overview of music appreciation and history

Assessment:

• Weekly in-class exercises and quizzes
• Short performance assignments
• Final sight-reading exam

II. Intermediate Music Course (MZSA 0107)

Course Description: The Intermediate Music Course builds upon the foundation established in the Basic Music Course. It delves deeper into music theory, introduces more complex musical forms, and refines performance skills.

• Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Basic Music Course or equivalent experience.

  Learning Objectives:

• Apply advanced music theory concepts
• Analyze and compose music in various forms
• Develop sight-reading fluency with more challenging scores
• Refine instrumental or vocal technique
• Explore improvisation and music composition basics
• Develop critical listening skills

Course Content:

Module 1: Advanced Music Theory Concepts

• Applying advanced music theory concepts (e.g., secondary dominants, modes)

Module 2: Musical Form Analysis and Composition

• Analyzing and composing music in various forms (e.g., sonata form, rondo)

Module 3: Sight-Reading Fluency

• Developing sight-reading fluency with more challenging scores

Module 4: Performance Technique Refinement

• Refining instrumental or vocal technique

Module 5: Introduction to Improvisation

• Exploring improvisation and music composition basics

Module 6: Music History

• Deepening knowledge of music history through a specific period or genre

Assessment:

• Weekly theory assignments and quizzes
• Composition projects
• Midterm and final sight-reading exams
• Performance assessment

III. Advanced Music Course (MZSA 0301)

Course Description: The Advanced Music Course is designed for experienced musicians seeking to refine their skills in music theory, performance, composition, and music history.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Intermediate Music Course or equivalent experience.

Learning Objectives:

• Master advanced music theory concepts
• Analyze and compose complex musical works
• Develop sight-reading mastery with challenging repertoire
• Achieve professional-level performance technique
• Explore advanced improvisation and composition techniques
• Gain in-depth knowledge of specific music history periods/genres

Course Content:

III. Advanced Music Course (MZSA 0301)

Module 1: Mastering Advanced Music Theory

• Mastering advanced music theory concepts (e.g., atonal theory, twelve-tone system)

Module 2: Advanced Composition Techniques

• Exploring advanced composition techniques (e.g., orchestration, electronic music)

Module 3: Masterclass-Style Performance

• Participating in masterclass-style performance sessions

Module 4: Advanced Improvisation Workshops

• Engaging in advanced improvisation workshops

Module 5: In-Depth Music History Study

• Gaining in-depth knowledge of specific music history periods/genres

Assessment:

• Theory research papers or presentations
• Composition projects focusing on specific techniques
• Performance evaluations
• Final improvisation and composition projects