Seimpi Academy

Associate Diploma in Music Pedagogy

a) Duration of course:

• 20 lessons
• Classes are conducted once a week, 1 ½ hours per session
• Classes are held at Seimpi School of Music, Funan DigitaLife Mall

b) Mode(s) of delivery:

•  Block lectures
•  Small group discussions
•  Piano open class

c) Schedule of course:

•  2 intakes a year
        -  March / April and August / September

d) Awarding body:

• Seimpi Academy

e) Entry requirements:

• A pass in Grade 8 of the candidate’s principal instrument from the Associated Board of Royal School of Music or Trinity College of Music or any other equivalent
• Students who have only achieved Grade 6 will be given consideration as well if sufficient standard of performance is shown in the audition.
• A Grade 6 (minimum) standard (1992 syllabus) in the Music Theory from the Associated Board of Royal School of Music or Trinity College of Music or any other equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Refer to appendix A for substitutions of the prerequisites

Note: Any student who does not meet the above requirements but shows other capabilities to pursue this Diploma will be given consideration through an audition conducted by the Principal.

f) Graduation requirements:

• Students are required to have an attendance of at least 70% to consider a pass in the course.
• A pass in the following modules:
  - Piano Pedagogy
  - Viva Voce
  - Practicum
  - Written Submission
  - Quick Study

h) Course Fees

• Tuition fees via installment:
  - $760 for the first 2 months
  - $760 for the 3rd and 4th month
  - $380 for the 5th month
• Registration fees (Non refundable): $80
• Audition/Interview (Non refundable): $80
• Late payment: $20
• Should the student fail any of the 5 modules, he / she must re-sit that particular topic within 1 year.
  - Piano Pedagogy ($150)
  - Viva Voce ($150)
  - Practicum ($150)
  - Written Submission ($100)
  - Quick Study ($100

Appendix A

Prerequisites
ABRSM Grade 8 Practical in piano

Substitutions

• Appropriate professional experience
• Grade 8 practical from Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London College of Music & Media, Dublin Institute of Technology, Australian Music Examination Board or University of South Africa; Grade 9 practical from Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto
• Grade 8 Practical from Trinity College London
• ATCL or ALCM Performer’s certicates from Trinity College London or Guildhall School of Music & Drama (with ABRSM Grade 5 Theory or
• equivalent from any of the boards listed in this table)
• BMus (Hons) From Royal Academy of Music or Royal College of Music (successful completion of all course units for the first year)
• BMus (Hons) or BA (Music) from Royal Northern College of Music (successful completion of all course units for the first year)
• Bed (Music), BA (Musical Studies) or BMus (Performance) from Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama (successful completion of the first year)

Prerequisites
ABRSM Grade 6 Theory (1992 syllabus)

Substitutions

• Appropriate professional experience
• Grade 6 Practical Musicianship from ABRSM
• Grade 8 Theory from London College of Music & Media or Trinity College London
• Grade 7 Theory or Musicanship from Australian Music Examination Board
• Grade 4 Harmony and Counterpoint from Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto
• A Level Music (grade A)
• Courses A241 or A214 from Open University

Licentiate Diploma in Music Pedagogy

a) Duration of course:

•  20 lessons
•  Classes are conducted once a week, 1 ½ hours per session
•  Classes are held at Seimpi School of Music, Funan DigitaLife Mall

b) Mode(s) of delivery:

•  Block lectures
•  Small group discussions
•  Piano open class

c) Schedule of course:

•  2 intakes a year (March / April and August / September)

d) Awarding body:

• Seimpi Academy

e) Entry requirements:

• A pass in Dip ABRSM (Teaching) or any external teaching diploma is strongly recommended
• A pass in Seimpi School of Music Associate Diploma in Music Pedagogy (Assoc Dip MP)

** Candidates are strongly advised to have at least a teaching based diploma.
** Candidates should check out the prerequisites of the entry requirements of the respective examinations if you are keen to take up any external diplomas

f) Graduation requirements:

•  Students are required to have an attendance of at least 70% to consider a pass in the course.
•  A pass in the following modules:
   Piano Pedagogy
   Viva Voce
   Practicum
   Written Submission
   Quick Stud

h) Course Fees

• Tuition fees via installment:
  - $1000 for the first 2 months
  - $1000 for the 3rd and 4th month
  - $500 for the 5th month
• Registration fees (Non refundable): $80
• Audition/Interview (Non refundable): $80
• Late payment: $20
• Should the student fail any of the 5 modules, he / she must re-sit that particular topic within 1 year.
  - Piano Pedagogy ($150)
  - Viva Voce ($150)
  - Practicum ($150)
  - Written Submission ($100)
  - Quick Study ($100

Certificate in Music Teaching Early Childhood

a) Duration of course:

• 1 hrs, twice a week for 3 months
• Classes are held at Seimpi School of Music, Funan DigitaLife Mall

b) Mode(s) of delivery:

• Block lectures
• Small group discussions
• Keyboard open class

c) Schedule of course:

• 1 intake a year (January)

d) Awarding body:

• Seimpi Academy

e) Entry requirements:

• 5 GCE O Level passes, including English
• No music requirement / background is necessary

f) Graduation requirements:

• Students are required to have an attendance of at least 70% to consider a pass in the course.
• A pass in the following modules:
  - SCEM 1101 – Early Childhood Music
  - SCEM 1102 – Theory of Music
  - SCEM 1103 – Aural and Musicianship
  - SCEM 1104 – Keyboard Training

h) Course Fees

• Tuition fees via installment:
  - $2000 for the first 2 months
• $1000 for the 3rd
• Registration fees (Non refundable): $80
• Late payment: $20
• Should the student fail any of the 4 modules, he / she must re-sit that particular topic within 1 year.
  - Early Childhood Music ($100)
  - Theory of Music ($100)
  - Aural and Musicianship ($150)
  - Keyboard Training ($150)

Part Time Diploma in Music Teaching Early Childhood

a) Duration of course:

• 1 hrs, twice a week for 3 months
• Classes are held at Seimpi School of Music, Funan DigitaLife Mall

b) Mode(s) of delivery:

• Block lectures
• Small group discussions
• Keyboard open class

c) Schedule of course:

• 1 intake a year (January)

d) Awarding body:

• Seimpi Academy

e) Entry requirements:

• 5 GCE O Level passes, including English
• A Pass in the Part Time Certificate in Music Teaching Early Childhood or a pass in ABRSM Grade 5 Practical and Theory or its equivalent

f) Graduation requirements:

• Students are required to have an attendance of at least 70% to consider a pass in the course.
• A pass in the following modules:
  - SDEM 1101 – Early Childhood Music
  - SDEM 1102 – Theory of Music
  - SDEM 1103 – Aural and Musicianship
  - SDEM 1104 – Keyboard Training

h) Course Fees

• Tuition fees via installment:
  - $2000 for the first 2 months
• $1000 for the 3rd
• Registration fees (Non refundable): $80
• Late payment: $20
• Should the student fail any of the 4 modules, he / she must re-sit that particular topic within 1 year.
  - Early Childhood Music ($100)
  - Theory of Music ($100)
  - Aural and Musicianship ($150)
  - Keyboard Training ($150

Full Time Associate Diploma in Music (Teaching and Performance)

a) Duration of course:

• 2 semesters, 8 months
• 5 days of lesson, 3 hours per day
• Classes are held at Seimpi School of Music, Funan DigitaLife Mall

b) Mode(s) of delivery:

• Block lectures
• Small group discussions
• Piano open class

c) Schedule of course:

• 1 intake a year (January)

d) Awarding body:

• Seimpi Academy, validated by Birmingham Conservatoire

e) Entry requirements:

• A pass in Grade 8 of the candidate’s principal instrument from the Associated Board of Royal School of Music or Trinity College of Music or any other equivalent
• A pass in Grade 5 Music Theory from the Associated Board of Royal School of Music or Trinity College of Music or any other equivalent
• At least 5 O levels passes, which one of them must be English or its equivalent

Note: Any student who does not meet the above requirements but shows other capabilities to pursue this Diploma will be given consideration through an audition conducted by the Principal.

f) Graduation requirements:

• Students are required to have an attendance of at least 70% to consider a pass in the course.
• A pass in the following modules:
  - MUS 1101 – Main Study
  - MUS 1102 – Music Analysis
  - MUS 1103 – History
  - MUS 1104 – Art of Teaching
  - MUS 1105 – Aural Skills
  - MUS 1106 – Composition Skills
  - MUS 1107 – Harmony and Counterpoint
  - MUS 1108 – Keyboard Harmony
  - MUS 1109 – Sight reading / Ensemble
  - MUS 1110 – Performance Practice

h) Course Fees

• Tuition fees via installment:
  - $2,500 for the every 2 months
• Registration fees (Non refundable): $80
• Audition/Interview (Non refundable): $80
• Late payment: $50
• Should the student fail any of the 10 modules, he / she must re-sit that particular topic within 1 year.
  - MUS 1101 – Main Study ($300)
  - MUS 1102 – Music Analysis ($200)
  - MUS 1103 – History ($200)
  - MUS 1104 – Art of Teaching ($200)
  - MUS 1105 – Aural Skills ($200)
  - MUS 1106 – Composition Skills ($200)
  - MUS 1107 – Harmony and Counterpoint ($200)
  - MUS 1108 – Keyboard Harmony ($200)
  - MUS 1109 – Sight reading / Ensemble ($100 – Sight Reading only)
  - MUS 1110 – Performance Practise ($200)

Full Time Licentiate Diploma in Music (teaching & Performance)

a) Duration of course:

•  2 semesters, 8 months
•  5 days of lesson, 3 hours per day
•  Classes are held at Seimpi School of Music, Funan DigitaLife Mall

b) Mode(s) of delivery:

•  Block lectures
•  Small group discussions
•  Piano open class

c) Schedule of course:

•  1 intake a year (January)

d) Awarding body:

•  Seimpi Academy, validated by Birmingham Conservatoire

e) Entry requirements:

• A pass in Associate Diploma in Music (Teaching and Performance)
• At least 5 O levels passes, which one of them must be English or its equivalent

Note: Any student who does not meet the above requirements but shows other capabilities to pursue this Diploma will be given consideration through an audition conducted by the Principal.

f) Graduation requirements:

• Students are required to have an attendance of at least 70% to consider a pass in the course.
•  A pass in the following modules:
  - MUS 2101 – Main Study
  - MUS 2102 – Music Analysis
  - MUS 2103 – History
  - MUS 2104 – Art of Teaching
  - MUS 2105 – Aural Skills
  - MUS 2106 – Composition Skills
  - MUS 2107 – Harmony and Counterpoint
  - MUS 2108 – Keyboard Harmony
  - MUS 2109 – Sight reading / Ensemble
  - MUS 2110 – Performance Practice

• Tuition fees via installment:
  - $2,500 for the every 2 months
• Registration fees (Non refundable): $80
• Audition/Interview (Non refundable): $80
• Late payment: $50
• Should the student fail any of the 10 modules, he / she must re-sit that particular topic within 1 year.
  - MUS 2101 – Main Study ($300)
  - MUS 2102 – Music Analysis ($200)
  - MUS 2103 – History ($200)
  - MUS 2104 – Art of Teaching ($200)
  - MUS 2105 – Aural Skills ($200)
  - MUS 2106 – Composition Skills ($200)
  - MUS 2107 – Harmony and Counterpoint ($200)
  - MUS 2108 – Keyboard Harmony ($200)
  - MUS 2109 – Sight reading / Ensemble ($100 – Sight Reading only)
  - MUS 2110 – Performance Practise ($200)

DipLCM, ALCM & LLCM in Teaching (Early Childhood Music)

DIPLOMA IN TEACHING (EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC) -

Course content and delivery endorsed by London College of Music

DipLCM in Teaching (Early Childhood Music)

ALCM in Teaching (Early Childhood Music)

LLCM in Teaching (Early Childhood Music)

Seimpi Academy, in collaboration with London College of Music (University of West London) has designed a training course for the above diplomas, awarded by London College of Music (University of West London).  The courses are suitable for teachers or adults who are interested to teach music to pre-school children, seeking qualifications which are recognized internationally. The courses are carefully planned to accommodate the needs of professional musicians who have had music training and those who have not had a music background. It adopts a modular system, with practical guidance to prepare students well to take on the early childhood teaching professionally and effectively.

Course Objectives

This course aims to achieve the following objectives:

• to provide professional guidance to early childhood teachers or adults who want to embark on a career in early childhood music teaching
• to provide ample training to prepare students in pedagogical skills as well as upgrade their musical abilities
• to provide practical understanding in early childhood music such as lesson and course planning, choice of suitable materials and presentation
• to assist students in preparing for the diploma in teaching (early childhood music) examinations conducted by London College of Music (University of West London).

Duration of dipLCM in teaching (early childhood music) course

The course comprises of 4 modules with 2 of the modules, namely the theory and keyboard skill conducted over a period of 10 months. The aural and musicianship skill is given 16 contact hours in total, over a period of 4 months.  As for the other module: early childhood music, is conducted in the form of workshops, lectures and group discussions, over a period of 5 months, with a total of 30 contact hours. Below is the summary of the contact hours and duration of each module:

The module marked with * is compulsory for all students. Students who possess LCME theory grade 5 or equivalent may opt to take only the compulsory module. Students who do not possess LCME theory grade 5 or equivalent need to take all other non-compulsory modules. Students must possess LCME theory grade 5 or equivalent upon enrolment of the dipLCM in teaching (early childhood music) examination.

THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH MODULE

Early Childhood Music  

This module introduces the important issues concerning teaching of early childhood music. It involves understanding of the music development of the early years, songs and rhymes, planning of appropriate activities and classroom management skills.

It helps students in the preparations of all the components of the dipLCM in teaching (Early Childhood Music) examination. Practicum and mock teaching practices are conducted to give students an in depth understanding of the real class situations.

Theory of Music

Students are going to be guided through the important and essential concepts in theory of music. This module also aims to prepare students to sit for the LCME Theory grade 5 to gain pre-requisite entry qualifications to its dipLCM in teaching (Early Childhood Music). Lessons are conducted not only with guidance to the working of musical theory exercises according to the syllabus of the grade 5 theory examination of LCME, students are also exposed to listening materials necessary to strengthen the understanding of the theory concepts.

 Aural & Musicianship

This module aims to guide students in building up their aural and musicianship skill, a skill which is important to help teachers to deliver music lessons more effectively and imparting musical knowledge with full awareness of the importance of building up 'inner hearing' in children. Students are taught singing in solfege system based on the Kodaly method. It employs the 'movable doh' system, building up students' vocal skill to sing confidently. Harmony, development of rhythmic sense and sensitivity of pitch are also taught to make sure students reach an appropriate level of aural and musicianship skills suitable to be an early childhood music teacher.

Keyboard Skill

Teachers teaching early childhood music classes should possess some knowledge to use the keyboard effectively, to provide not only harmonic accompaniment, but also to make use of the available sound register, drum machines and other keyboard features to make music lessons exciting and fun for pre-school children. Trainers of this module will guide students on developing keyboard harmony and accompaniment skills, using suitable songs for children.

Duration of ALCM in teaching (early childhood music) course

The course comprises of 3 modules with 2 of the modules, namely the aural & musicianship and keyboard skill conducted over a period of 4 - 6 months. As for the other module: early childhood music, is conducted in the form of workshops, lectures and group discussion, over a period of 5 months, with a total of 30 contact hours. Below is the summary of the contact hours and duration for each module:

The module marked with * is compulsory for all students. Students who possess dipLCM in teaching (early childhood music) or piano/keyboard grade 5 may opt to take only the compulsory module. Students who do not possess piano/keyboard grade 5 should opt for the Keyboard Skill and Aural & Musicianship Skill modules to get more assistance in the preparation of the ALCM in teaching (early childhood music) examination. The pre-requisites for ALCM and LLCM are clearly stated in the diploma in teaching examination syllabus. Please kindly refer to: uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams for further details.

THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH MODULE

Early Childhood Music  

This module is designed based on the requirements of the ALCM in teaching (Early Childhood Music) examination. All the topics about early childhood music teaching will be discussed further in depth to give students a good grasp of the different approaches in planning for pre-school children music classes in longer terms.

The pedagogical issues concerning the teaching of aural skill, theory of music, musical understanding, musicianship development, musical knowledge are discussed with proper guidance given to students on searching for useful readings and suitable teaching materials.

Aural & Musicianship

It continues to strengthen students' abilities in aural and musicianship to include more advanced singing exercises, rhythmic trainings and ensemble practices. Students are expected to sing in 2 parts, using 'Curwen' hand signs and be able to transpose their voice to suit the needs of classroom teaching.

Keyboard Skill

Apart from giving students more advanced scores and keyboard harmony exercises, students will now learn how to play similar songs in different accompaniment styles. The Trainer of this module will help students to find suitable music, scores and suggest ensemble arrangement to assist students in Component 1 and 3, 'Teaching and Presentation' segment of the ALCM diploma examination.

Duration of LLCM in teaching (early childhood music) course

The course comprises of a major module, early childhood music, conducted over a period of 5 months, with 30 contact hours.

The pre-requisites for LLCM are clearly stated in the diploma in teaching examination syllabus. Please kindly refer to: uwl.ac.uk/lcmexams for further details.

THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH MODULE

Early Childhood Music  

Students at this level should have had ample experience in teaching early childhood music classes. The course will concentrate on making researches for good teaching approaches, concepts and methodologies. Professional guidance is given to students on coping with all Components in the LLCM in teaching (Early Childhood Music) examination. Students are expected to prepare their own dissertation, observation or evaluation report and practise their presentation skills in the class.

Lesson Structure

Lessons are conducted in the format of block lectures, small-group discussions and workshops, demonstrations and practicum.

Why choose Seimpi Academy?

Established in 2002 in Singapore, Seimpi Academy is a leading institution in music education in both Singapore and Malaysia. We specialize in providing early childhood music courses as well as professional music teaching and performance courses. We train teachers for one of our subsidiaries, Seimpi School of Music, to provide music services to children in childcares and kindergartens with our reputable and renowned music course, Music for the Intelligent Mind^®(MIM). Teachers who have gone through our professional training courses are currently holding successful teaching positions in Singapore, Malaysia and other countries.

 We apply a very practical approach in our training, based on the latest research in education, coupled with our specialized knowledge in instrumental pedagogy, thus preparing our students well to be true professionals of the music teaching industry. With its success in this industry, our diploma in teaching courses have been formally endorsed by the London College of Music (University of West London).

Admission Criteria

Candidates must possess at least 3 "O" level credits or the equivalent, with a pass in the English Language.

Course Fee

Registration fee:  $100 (non-refundable)

Course fee:

dipLCM: $ 6240 (all modules)               $ 3600 (early childhood music module only)

ALCM:  $ 4680 (all modules)                 $ 3600 (early childhood music module only)

LLCM: $ 4000

All cheques should be made payable to: Seimpi Academy Pte Ltd

Application Procedure

Completed application forms should be mailed or handed in before the closing date together with:

* Cash/Cheque for registration fee

* Photocopies of academic certificates and transcripts