Bmus 2011

re.mark.able

Hey,
I just got my acceptance letter from Nui Maynooth for Bmus in 2011, so i'm really happy about that.
I just want to make sure: Do i just need to pass all my subjects to get in? there's no actual points requirements?
And which arts groups exactly can i not choose from?

itsgrand

good job on getting in... i got my acceptance letter for the course today aswell! couldn't believe it.

do you have to do another subject in first year ?? i thought we just had to do music for 3 or 4 years

i wonder what the hours are like..my mate in trinity doin music has less than 10 hours a week

re.mark.able

Yeah, one other arts subject for 33% of the grade in 1st year.
The course is only 3 years unless you do an erasmus.
You should go on the site and check the timetable for next year. i might be wrong but last time i checked i thought it looked like 2 classes on monday, one on tuesday and one on friday, not including the other arts subject!

rcaz

Congrats to both of you!

You do two subjects in first year, and then only music in second and third year. I don't know about the subject choice groups and all that, maybe someone else on here does, but it'll all be made clear to you by the time you're starting or in the first week or something I'm sure! They give you a while to decide on your subjects anyway.

Maybe I should mention; I'm a second year BA student. The music department in NUIM is great, and it's only getting better. You should love it here

re.mark.able

Thanks.
Oh i know, i went to the open day back when it snowed and just loved the place and the teachers and that. and it's definitely the most attractive music course of them all in my opinion.
Sure if we have loads of time then it should be fine, thanks for that.

squishykins

Yeah my good friend just got her letter too, really happy for her

It says on the course info that you can't combine it with Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish or Statistics.

re.mark.able

Right, well now all i'm concerned about is: do i need a certain amount of points in the LC to get in or do i just need to not fail my LC?

Seren_

From what I understand, if there's no points requirement for a course you just need to reach the matriculation requirements of the university. Which seems to be getting a C3 of above in two subjects at higher level, and a D3 or above in four subjects at ordinary level. More details in this pdf.

Maybe send an email to the admissions office just to make sure? Their email is admissions@nuim.ie

re.mark.able

Your Text Here wrote: »

From what I understand, if there's no points requirement for a course you just need to reach the matriculation requirements of the university. Which seems to be getting a C3 of above in two subjects at higher level, and a D3 or above in four subjects at ordinary level. More details in this pdf.

Maybe send an email to the admissions office just to make sure? Their email is admissions@nuim.ie

I asked for definitive and i got it, thanks a million. Put my mind at ease now that i know exactly how little i can get. Thanks again.

daffodil14

Your Text Here wrote: »

From what I understand, if there's no points requirement for a course you just need to reach the matriculation requirements of the university. Which seems to be getting a C3 of above in two subjects at higher level, and a D3 or above in four subjects at ordinary level. More details in this pdf.

Maybe send an email to the admissions office just to make sure? Their email is admissions@nuim.ie

Yep this is correct.

Congratulations on getting the course, I have just finished and have enjoyed every minute of it.
Here is a link to the timetable https://www.nuim.ie/timetable/?

Aurongroove

Cool, welcome to Logic house!

The department I saw when I started 4 years ago (BMus 3 years, PGdip MusTech 1 year) was a far different place then it is now, with all it's doors with TVs over them, spinny notice boards and performance suites.

The Music department is very far away from the rest of the civilized campus, but with the distance comes a charm of it's own. It's also seemingly the perfect place to nurture future Student Union presidents (last three have been Either BA Mus or BMus, all from the same year too!)

as far as subject choices goes, when I started I remember the subjects I couldn't choose from were Spanish (whatever) and more importantly and ironically, Music technology.

so I picked Philosophy.

banquo

Aurongroove wrote: »

doors with TVs over them

Wow. Wow. Wow. What?

daffodil14

banquo wrote: »

Wow. Wow. Wow. What?

The music department are trying to use technology and bring the dept into the 21st century :P . All it is, is a single tv over the door heading towards bewerunge which advertises different seminars and concerts etc.

Aurongroove

a lot of the time it's switched off

quaverlou

woo welcome to Bmus you're going to love it just finished first year best year of my life

Norrdeth

Just finishing my degree this year(just waiting on my results at the moment), the best time of my life (so far)
was had in Logic House and Maynooth it's really trained me well as both a musician and as a person.
The department is great, I can see brilliant things coming out of there in the next few years.
Which is good because I'm hoping to go back for a masters this September or next.

You'll have a blast, just remember to work hard, get to know as many people
(composers, performers and musicologists) as you can and have a laugh in the process.

Good luck!
(Oh and do an Erasmus year if you can, even if you don't speak the language of the country you're going to, well worth it!)

flyswatter

Just saw this thread and am wondering what is the difference between Bmus and the other music course in NUIM?

My best instrument is drums and I have grades on this instrument. Is this accepted or do I have to play a classical instrument also?

I play guitar and am familiar with some theory such as chords, scales, time signatures. I have some experience reading music and have had piano lessons but would need to brush up if I was to apply next year I'm guessing? I haven't practiced sight-reading in a while but with a bit of practice and study I reckon I'd be up to a decent level. I'm not classically trained by any means though.

Just saw the entry requirements and I'm too late to apply this year.

I was always interested in going to Maynooth, looks like Music would be my only way in at the moment.

It's an option for the future and going to Maynooth is pretty appealing.

Norrdeth

The difference is you do way more music modules in this,
and from 2nd year on you only study music.

They don't have the capacity to teach and examine drums in the music dept,
so you'll have to take up a classical instrument if you want to pursue performance.
I know a guy who was a drummer and took up xylophone and he's doing pretty well.
You could also consider classical guitar or piano.
I'd recommend doing percussion as you'd be like gold dust in the department,
plus you'd probably get more work in the long run!

You shouldn't really just pick a course cause you like the idea of studying in NUIM,
although the music dept is one of the best in the country pick the course that's going to play on both your strengths and weaknesses. And I think NUIM has a good all round course with chances to specialise as you go through the degree.
So I'd say take your time and think about what you want out of a music degree and bear in mind that the course (MH103) is pretty competitive so find out what's the best way to get in.

If you need any more info don't hesitate to ask!
Good luck!

Seren_

Norrdeth wrote: »

I know a guy who was a drummer and took up xylophone and he's doing pretty well.

wat

is xylophone a real instrument?

leopoldbloom

Your Text Here wrote: »

wat

is xylophone a real instrument?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Y8XdbCHdw

Seren_

^

Although entertaining, I am still not convinced ¬_¬

Fbjm

Just a quick thing. I'm going into nuim to do a BMus after the holidays, does anyone know when they start back? I hear it's usually around mid-October, is that right?

Norrdeth

It starts at the same time as the other arts subjects,
about the 21st of September.

Fbjm

Thanks! Kind of disappointed, thought I was off til October :P good to know though

coffeelover

Just wondering would grade 6 piano be enough to get into the Bmus course?

Norrdeth

I'd say that would be enough, although I don't really have any idea about grades. Best to check the admission requirements. The do auditions anyway so I'd say they're mainly going to go on them.

wonton

ye I think grade six is actually the level they would like you to be when entering these days.

but you do realise that the auditions are over for this year? it would be pretty hard to judge your level for piano in may of next year now, but grade 6 would be grand goal anyway.

quaverlou

coffeelover wrote: »

Just wondering would grade 6 piano be enough to get into the Bmus course?

Grade 6 is the grade that is accepted yup

flyswatter

Norrdeth wrote: »

The difference is you do way more music modules in this,
and from 2nd year on you only study music.

They don't have the capacity to teach and examine drums in the music dept,
so you'll have to take up a classical instrument if you want to pursue performance.
I know a guy who was a drummer and took up xylophone and he's doing pretty well.
You could also consider classical guitar or piano.
I'd recommend doing percussion as you'd be like gold dust in the department,
plus you'd probably get more work in the long run!

You shouldn't really just pick a course cause you like the idea of studying in NUIM,
although the music dept is one of the best in the country pick the course that's going to play on both your strengths and weaknesses. And I think NUIM has a good all round course with chances to specialise as you go through the degree.
So I'd say take your time and think about what you want out of a music degree and bear in mind that the course (MH103) is pretty competitive so find out what's the best way to get in.

If you need any more info don't hesitate to ask!
Good luck!

That's the way a lot of the UNI's seem to be with music, classical instruments as a background. Obviously Maynooth is a lot less pretentious compared to UCD say but still.

I'm waiting to see if I get into BIMM music school (DIT) for next year but I really want to learn theory also.

coffeelover

wonton wrote: »

ye I think grade six is actually the level they would like you to be when entering these days.

but you do realise that the auditions are over for this year? it would be pretty hard to judge your level for piano in may of next year now, but grade 6 would be grand goal anyway.

Ya I'm not doing the Leaving until next year. Hoping going to do grade 6 piano in November

catho_monster

flyswatter wrote: »

That's the way a lot of the UNI's seem to be with music, classical instruments as a background. Obviously Maynooth is a lot less pretentious compared to UCD say but still.

I'm waiting to see if I get into BIMM music school (DIT) for next year but I really want to learn theory also.

I thought the BIMM course covered theory too?

http://www.bimm.co.uk/dublin/pdfs/BA%20%28Hons%29%20%20in%20Commercial%20Modern%20Music.pdf

Fbjm

I understand the matriculation requirements are 2 HLC3s and to pass everything else. I'm repeating the leaving, and I easily got this last year. Can I use last years results to get into the BMus?

quaverlou

Don't Forget to join the music society!

flyswatter

catho_monster wrote: »

I thought the BIMM course covered theory too?

http://www.bimm.co.uk/dublin/pdfs/BA%20%28Hons%29%20%20in%20Commercial%20Modern%20Music.pdf

Indeed. The facilities will be great there, top of the line vintage and analogue gear. Waiting to hear back, if I got in.

It's drum theory and focuses on drumming for two years which is cool but I'd like to learn melodic theory/piano/keyboard skills for my own compositions also.

I'm in DKIT at the moment, I should really have chosen music there but I'm finished first year computing. Got a 2:1 in first year but in second semester all I was interested in was the music/creative side of the college as I had the most in common with those students, really can't see myself doing computing next year with 4 repeats to progress. It's not that I'm not able to do the work as my 2:1 showed, my heart isn't in it anymore.

flyswatter

So is it possible to do the performance assesment on drums and if accepted just play guitar, piano or whatever?

tootyflutty

flyswatter wrote: »

So is it possible to do the performance assesment on drums and if accepted just play guitar, piano or whatever?

The course is aimed at classical/trad music really and I havn't heard of anybody in the last few years being accepted on drums, percussion yes, but I could be wrong.
When you enter the course, and if you are eligible for first performance (you must have at least a grade 6 on your chosen instrument, or if you don't have that, but still wish to do performance, you must pass the audition held in early September), you can decide the instrument you study for the performance class. Though bear in mind, for your first year exam at the end of the year, you are expected to be of at least grade 6 standard.
If you decide that maybe that isn't for you, or you do not pass the performance audition, you must study do group piano instead.

sadie06

I am just entering 3rd year BMus, and there is a drummer on our course. He played drums for his entrance exam (had done drumming grades) and played drums only for his first year performance exam also.

At that point, he was told to branch out, and had to take up percussion...so his second year solo performance exam and ensemble exam had to include xylophone. He coped very well.

I would imagine that whatever instrument you audition with has to be your first instrument should you be accepted. I could be wrong though.

tootyflutty

sadie06 wrote: »

I am just entering 3rd year BMus, and there is a drummer on our course. He played drums for his entrance exam (had done drumming grades) and played drums only for his first year performance exam also.

At that point, he was told to branch out, and had to take up percussion...so his second year solo performance exam and ensemble exam had to include xylophone. He coped very well.

I would imagine that whatever instrument you audition with has to be your first instrument should you be accepted. I could be wrong though.

Forgot about him actually, one of the best performance classes this year
though I do know people that are doing their second instrument for the performance exam at the end of the year.