Admission Information
About Program
India first degree program in Western Music - " BA (Hons.) (Music – Western Contemporary Music)
(Vocals | Piano | Guitar | Drums)"
NMIMS reputation of excellence continues to draw students from across India and beyond. Our history as a leader in the field of education is well known where the students are guaranteed entry into various top industries. Taking a step further, we now move towards excellence in India first degree program in Western Contemporary Music.
Program duration - 4 years
Major Practical - Vocals / Piano / Guitar / Drums
What Makes Us Unique
Course Structure
Course Outcomes (COs) and Program Outcomes (POs)
Mr. Gino Banks Senior Adjunct Faculty at SOPA
Mr. Chandresh Kudwa, visiting faculty at the SOPA
Eligibility Criteria
Please refer to the details in the handout document
How to Apply
Upload a video of your performance on YouTube (as an Unlisted video) and
send the link in the application form.
| 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% |
Merit list will be declared as per the dates given on the application page.
Admission Information
Aadit Kenia, Piano student at NMIMS SOPA
Ruhdabeh Vazifdar, student in Vocal solo at SOPA
Manomay Sharma, Drum student at SOPA
Aviral Agarwal, student of Pioanist at SOPA