NMIMS School of Performing Arts (SoPA), Mumbai that comes under NMIMS Deemed to be University, a Category I and NAAC A+ accredited University, offers 3 years degree course in Western Contemporary and Indian Music - BA Music (Western Contemporary Music) in Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Drums & BA Music (Indian Music) in Vocal and Sitar. Upskilling with these professional courses can help you be conceptually strong, master the instruments, improve your performance areas, hone skills for the industry, and build a strong professional network before entering the world of music. SOPA is not just an institution to help students to get a degree in music but school understands how important it is to pursue a
B.A. Music (Western Contemporary Music)
Test Area | Details | Marks | Weightage |
Performance |
The candidate can choose any Raga of his/her choice of the level that describes his/her best performing ability. He/She will be assessed on accuracy, technique and knowledge of Raga, Sur and Taal |
50 |
80% |
Simple Improvisation |
The candidate will be given simple improvisation over pop song / ballad progression / chord chart and asked to work it out for performance. The backing track (Scatting for vocalist) |
25 | |
Aural |
Identifying changes in rhythm or pitch. Imitating rhythm and /or melody |
25 | |
Personal Interview |
Question will be asked to assess the candidate’s aptitude. This will be a non-technical round |
50 | 20% |
B.A. Music (Indian Music)
Test Area | Details | Marks | Weightage |
Performance |
The candidate can choose any Raga of his/her choice of the level that describes his/her best performing ability. He/She will be assessed on accuracy, technique and knowledge of Raga, Sur and Taal |
50 |
75% |
Aural |
General musicology and technical knowledge of specialized practical subject (Vocal / Sitar) |
25 | |
Personal Interview |
Question will be asked to assess the candidate’s aptitude. This will be a non-technical round |
25 | 25% |
Dr. Vikas Bharadwaj
Dean SOPA
Mr. Gino Banks
Senior Adjunct Faculty