Course Overview

The Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Music (Vocal/Instrumental) offers in-depth training in music theory, performance techniques, and music history. Students specialize in vocal or instrumental music, gaining skills to excel as performers, educators, or music industry professionals.

Duration:

• 3 years (6 semesters)

Average Fees:

• The average annual fees for BPA in Music (Vocal/Instrumental) range from INR 15,000 to INR 2,00,000, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

• National Level Exams: CUCET, UGAT, and various university-specific entrance exams

• Institution-specific Exams: Some institutions may require auditions and written tests on music theory and performance.

Semester-wise Syllabus:

Year 1

• Semester 1:

• Introduction to Indian Classical Music (Vocal/Instrumental)

• Basics of Music Theory and Notation

• Elementary Training in Instruments (Sitar, Tabla, Violin, Flute, etc.)

• History of Indian Music (Classical and Folk Traditions)

• Fundamentals of Ragas and Talas

• Introduction to Western Classical Music

• Semester 2:

• Indian Classical Music Forms (Dhrupad, Khayal, etc.)

• Intermediate Training in Vocal/Instrumental Performance

• Semi-Classical Music: Thumri, Bhajan, and Ghazal

• Study of Popular Music Forms in India

• Introduction to World Music Traditions

• Indian Music Notation Systems (Bhatkhande and Paluskar)

Year 2

• Semester 3:

• Advanced Classical Music Training (Vocal/Instrumental)

• Raga and Tala Development in North and South Indian Music

• Folk Music Traditions of India (Bihu, Lavani, Baul, etc.)

• Music Composition and Improvisation Techniques

• Accompaniment and Ensemble Practices

• Study of Music Therapy and Healing

• Semester 4:

• Mastery of Specific Ragas and Talas (Choose specialization)

• Composition and Creative Improvisation

• Music Technology and Recording Techniques

• Music Appreciation and Criticism

• World Music Instruments and Traditions

• Fieldwork in Folk and Tribal Music Documentation

Year 3

• Semester 5:

• Intensive Training in Advanced Ragas and Talas

• Research and Documentation of Classical Music Traditions

• Fusion and Contemporary Music (Blending Indian and Western Forms)

• Performance Practice and Stagecraft

• Study of Iconic Composers and Musicians in Indian History

• Elective: Music Education or Music for Media (Film, Radio, etc.)

• Semester 6:

• Final Major Project (Vocal/Instrumental Performance and Recital)

• Internship with Renowned Musicians or Music Companies

• Music and Society: Tradition vs. Innovation

• Professional Ethics in Music Performance

• Elective: Music Entrepreneurship or Musicology

• Portfolio Development and Public Recital/Performance

Top 10 Institutions for BPA in Music (Vocal/Instrumental) in India:

1. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

2. Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

3. Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, Delhi University

4. Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai

5. Shantiniketan, Visva Bharati University, West Bengal

6. Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh

7. Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad

8. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

9. Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi

10. Swathi Thirunal College of Music, Thiruvananthapuram

Top 10 Institutions for BPA in Music (Vocal/Instrumental) in Kerala:

1. Swathi Thirunal College of Music, Thiruvananthapuram

2. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

3. Kerala Kalamandalam, Cheruthuruthy

4. R.L.V. College of Music and Fine Arts, Thrippunithura

5. University of Kerala, Department of Music, Thiruvananthapuram

6. St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam

7. S.N. College, Kollam

8. Government College of Music, Thrissur

9. Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi

10. Vimala College, Thrissur