University of the Philippines College of Music
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Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Kolehiyo ng Musika | |
Former name | Conservatory of Music |
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| Type | Public University; Research University; Degree-granting unit of the University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Established | September 4, 1916 |
Parent institution | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| Dean | Ma. Patricia B. Silvestre |
| Address | Abelardo Hall, Osmeña Avenue corner Ylanan Street, University of the Philippines Diliman , Quezon City |
| Website | https://www.music.upd.edu.ph |
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The University of the Philippines College of Music is a degree-granting unit of the University of the Philippines Diliman specializing in the study of music and performance with emphasis on music theory, composition, dance, band orchestration, and performance interpretation.[1][2]
History
[edit]The College of Music began as the Conservatory of Music, established on September 4, 1916. The conservatory first operated in a rented building in Quiapo, Manila and among the first enrollees were the children of prominent figures in Manila.
The first director of the conservatory was George Wallace, a voice professor from the New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts.
In 1924, the conservatory would move to Ermita, and to Villamor Hall in 1933.
The conservatory moved to its present location at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1948.
The conservatory building was finished in 1963 using funding from the United States Agency for International Development.
In 1968, the conservatory would be elevated into the College of Music under the administration of UP President, Carlos P. Romulo.[2]
Programs
[edit]The College of Music offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of music. Programs are administered across four departments: Department of Composition and Theory, Keyboard Department, Department of Musicology, and the Voice, Music Theater, and Dance Department. Students of the Bachelor of Music program are required to pass a talent test to be admitted into the college.[3]
Undergraduate Programs
[edit]- Associate in Arts (Music)
- With Concentration in:
- Composition
- Conducting
- Dance
- Music Education
- Musicology
- Music Performance (Voice)
- Music Performance (Instruments: Asian Instruments, Percussion, Piano, Strings, or Winds)
- With Concentration in:
- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- With Major in:
- Composition
- Conducting (band, choral and orchestral)
- Dance
- Instruments (strings, winds and percussion)
- Music education
- Musicology
- Piano
- Voice
- With Major in:
Graduate Programs
[edit]- Master of Music
- With Specialization in:
- Instruments
- Bowed instruments (violin, viola, cello, contrabass)
- Classical guitar
- Winds
- Percussion
- Piano
- Voice
- Composition
- Conducting (band, choral, and orchestral)
- Dance
- Musicology
- Music education
- Instruments
- With Specialization in:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Music
References
[edit]- ^ www.music.upd.edu.ph https://www.music.upd.edu.ph/Mission&Vision.html. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b "College of Music" (PDF). Office of the University Registrar. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
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