Singapore Raffles Music College
# Singapore Raffles Music College

Since 2001, Singapore Raffles Music College (Abbreviation: SRMC; Chinese: 新加坡莱佛士音乐学院; pinyin: Xīnjiāpō Láifoshi Yīnyuè Xuéyuan) has been one of Singapore’s leading schools for higher learning in music and dance, registered with the Committee for Private Education (CPE). The College was recently awarded the EduTrust 4-Year award in 2021, certifying that SRMC has reached high standards in key areas of management and provision of educational services. It enrolled its first students in 2006.

The college's campus is located in at 456 Alexandra Road. It offers a range of Certificate to Masters courses in Music Performance, Music Production, Music Studies and Dance.

Since 2010, SRMC has partnered the University of West London to offer various Music and Dance degree programmes.

## Academic Faculties

### Music Performance Faculty

Music Performance Faculty consists of dedicated lecturers with both experience and expertise. The various lecturers hone the artistry of the students through a combination of one-to-one training and ensemble work, nurturing them into the next generation of musicians to make their mark in the music industry.

The Music Performance Faculty consists of seven departments:

* Classical Piano Department
* Western Instruments Department
* Chinese Instruments Department
* Classical Vocals Department
* Popular Vocals Department
* Contemporary Instruments Department
* Composition Department

### Music Production Faculty

Lecturers in the Music Production Faculty play a crucial role in nurturing music and studio managers by imparting the practical skill-sets necessary for the students to negotiate the dynamic industry. Relying on their vast industry knowledge, lecturers train the students to become well-rounded music practitioners and improve their employ-ability in the modern music industry.

The Music Production Faculty consists of two departments:

* Music Management Department
* Music Recording Department

### Music Studies Faculty

Focusing on areas such as Theory, History, and Analysis, the Music Studies Faculty supports the holistic development of students into matured music practitioners. Through projects and discussions, lecturers guide students towards approaching music from a critical perspective. Students are given the opportunity to explore different viewpoints and find their unique voice.

### Dance Faculty

The Dance Faculty is committed to helping aspiring dancers refine their performance and choreography skills. Through practical training, lecturers draw on their diverse backgrounds to guide students towards a comprehensive understanding of various dance forms. The faculty is made up of talented individuals, with rich experience across genres such as, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Chinese Dance.

## Courses

SRMC students choose from the range of Certificate to Masters' Degree:

### Music

* Certificate In Music (awarded by Singapore Raffles Music College)
* Diploma In Music (awarded by Singapore Raffles Music College)
* Advanced Diploma In Music (awarded by Singapore Raffles Music College)
* Graduate Diploma in Professional Artist (awarded by Singapore Raffles Music College)
* Preparatory Course in Violin Studies (awarded by Singapore Raffles Music College)
* Bachelor of Music (Honours) Composition (awarded by University of West London, London College of Music)
* Bachelor of Music (Honours) Music Performance and Recording (awarded by University of West London, London College of Music)
* Bachelor of Music (Honours) Music Performance - Level 6 (awarded by University of West London, London College of Music)
* Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Music Management (awarded by University of West London, London College of Music)
* Master of Music in Performance (awarded by University of West London, London College of Music)

### Dance

* Advanced Diploma In Dance (awarded by Singapore Raffles Music College)
* Graduate Diploma in Performance Artist (Dance) (Mandarin) (awarded by Singapore Raffles Music College)
* Foundation Degree in Dance (awarded by University of West London, London College of Music)
* Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Dance - Level 6 (awarded by University of West London, London College of Music)

## Notable Faculty Members

* Tan Chan Boon, established Singaporean composer
* Dr Samuel Wong, PhD in ethnomusicology and Artistic Director of TENG Ensemble
* Benjamin Lim Yi, Singaporean composer and recipient of the Singapore National Arts Council Scholarship in 2013. Composer-in-residence at TENG Ensemble
* Zhu Lin, Erhu II Principal at the Singapore Chinese Orchestra
* Bevlyn Khoo, jazz-pop singer and songwriter based in Singapore
