INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC STUDIES (IMS) is a three-year major subject which may be studied for degree curricula in the Faculties of Humanities and Science. It comprises three musical genres: Western Art, Jazz, African Music.

• Instrumental Music Studies 1 (IMS 1)

First-year, full year course (30 credits at NQF level 5).
Entrance requirements: Western Art and Jazz: Matric music or equivalent (ABRSM/UNISA/TRINITY Gr 6) plus an audition at RU. Students who lack the literacy skills and knowledge necessary for IMS 1 are required to register for MTA 101 and 102. African Ensemble: no prior musical experience required.

Course description:

Western Art and Jazz: This includes the study of a major instrument, ensemble training  aural training and a paper on Music Literature. Syllabi for the various instruments are available from the Department of Music. The “instrument” includes voice and can belong to any style, period or culture. Choice is subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

African Ensemble: The year will focus on skills which include learning songs and dances from South Africa, the marimba, various drumming styles, the mbira and other African instruments.

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DP requirements: 80% attendance
Assessment: Year mark counts 30%; June and November examinations count 70%.

Supplementary exam: None

Sub-minimum for June: N/A

• Instrumental Music Studies 2 (IMS 2)

Second-year, full year course (30 credits at NQF level 6).
Entrance requirements: Western Art and Jazz: IMS 2 or equivalent (ABRSM/UNISA/TRINITY Gr 7) plus an audition at RU. African Ensemble: IMS 1

Course description:

Western Art and Jazz: This includes the study of a major instrument, ensemble training, aural training and a paper on Music Literature. Syllabi for the various instruments are available from the Department of Music. The “instrument” includes voice and can belong to any style, period or culture. Choice is subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

African Ensemble: The year refines and builds upon skills learnt in IMS 1 and includes a module on instrument making. Aural training and Western notation are introduced.

DP requirements: 80% attendance
Assessment: Year mark counts 30%; June and November examinations count 70%.

Supplementary exam: None

Sub-minimum for June: N/A

• Instrumental Music Studies 3 (IMS 3)

Third-year, full year course (60 credits at NQF level 7).
Entrance requirements: Western Art and Jazz: IMS 2 or equivalent (ABRSM/UNISA/TRINITY Gr 8) plus an audition at RU Music. African Ensemble: IMS 2

Course description:

Western Art and Jazz: This includes the study of a major instrument, ensemble training  aural training and a paper on Music Literature. Syllabi for the various instruments are available from the Department of Music. The “instrument” includes voice and can belong to any style, period or culture. Choice is subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

African Ensemble: The year refines and builds upon skills learnt in IMS 1 and 2.  

DP requirements: 80% attendance
Assessment: Year mark counts 30%; June and November examinations count 70%.

Supplementary exam: None

Sub-minimum for June: N/A

NB All IMS students are required to take part in at least one approved ensemble: RU Chamber Choir, Opera / Vocal Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Wind band, RU Orchestra, African Ensemble for the duration of their course of study. Please note that tuition in and examination of the ensemble component (or second instrument) of Instrumental Music Studies is in addition to these requirements. Attendance of a minimum of 75% of the rehearsal schedule is obligatory.

Last Modified: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:24:40 SAST