Top BA Honours in Music Colleges in Bangalore

BA Honours in Music (Bachelor of Arts Honours in Music)
The course curriculum for Music covers the theoretical, practical, and applied concepts that are required for understanding the characteristics and features of vocal music, instrumental music, electronic music and other music forms. The course covers topics like music interpretation, history of music, composition and demonstration that help to build a strong foundation and understanding about the subject and also help to strengthen the candidate’s creativity.

List of Top BA Honours in Music Colleges in Bangalore

Jain University

BA Honours in Music course details

Duration 3 years 
Level Bachelor Programme
Mode of Admission Merit /Management
Fee Detail Merit Quota Seats :- Rs.30,000 to Rs.60,000
Management Quota Seats :- Rs.75,000 to Rs.1,00,000
Admission Process

Merit- College will be inviting the Application, Interested candidates can apply once the applications are open.
Management- Students looking for Management seats can go for Direct Admission.

Syllabus of BA Honours in Music

Year Semester Subject
Year I Semester I
  • Sanskrit for Music - 1
  • Introduction to Theory of Indian Music - 1
  • Music Education - 1
  • Practical - 1: Abhyasagana - 1(Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Violin or Mridangam or Western Piano)
  • Practical - 2: Compositional Forms - 1(Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Violin or Mridangam or Western Piano)
  • Practical - 3: Practical approach to Music Theory - 1(Carnatic Vocal, Carnatic Violin, Mridangam, Western Piano)
Semester II
  • Sanskrit for Music - 2
  • Introduction to Theory of Indian Music - 2
  • Music Education - 2
  • Practical - 4: Abhyasa Gana - 2 (Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Violin or Mridangam or Western Piano)
  • Practical - 5: Compositional Forms - 2(Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Violin or Mridangam or Western Piano)
  • Practical - 6: Practical approach to Music Theory - 2(Carnatic Vocal, Carnatic Violin, Mridangam, Western Piano)
  • Mind Management & Human Values
  • Musical Instruments and Maintenance / Western Composers
Year II Semester III
  • Didactics for Classrooms - 1
  • Practical - 7 Compositional Forms - 3(Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Violin or Mridangam or Western Piano)
  • Practical - 8 Manodharma Sangeeta-1(Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Violin or Mridangam or Western Piano)
  • Practical - 9 Practical Approach to Music Theory-3 (Carnatic Vocal, Carnatic Violin, Mridangam, Western Piano)
  • Entertainment Management / Computer Fundamentals
  • Indian Music Composers / Introduction to European Music
  • Environment Studies
Semester IV
  • Didactics for Classrooms - 2
  • Practical - 10 Compositional Forms - 4(Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Violin or Mridangam or Western Piano)
  • Practical - 11 Manodharma Sangeeta - 2(Carnatic Vocal or Carnatic Violin or Mridangam or Western Piano)
  • Practical - 12 Practical approach to music theory-4(Carnatic Vocal, Carnatic Violin, Mridangam, Western Piano)
  • Business Law / Journalism
  • Ensemble Playing / Recording Techniques
  • Communicative English
Year III Semester V
  • Pedagogical Theory
  • Practical – 13 (Carnatic Vocal / Carnatic Violin / Mridangam / Western Piano)
  • Practical – 14 (Carnatic Vocal / Carnatic Violin / Mridangam / Western Piano)
  • Melodic and Rhythmic Application - 1 / Practical Placement in Classrooms - 1
  • Global Music / Khanjira – 1
  • Acoustics or Indian Constitution
Semester VI
  • Raga Harmony
  • Practical – 15 (Carnatic Vocal / Carnatic Violin / Mridangam / Western Piano)
  • Practical – 16 (Carnatic Vocal / Carnatic Violin / Mridangam / Western Piano)
  • Melodic and Rhythmic Application – 2 / Practical Placement in Classrooms – 1
  • Dissertation / Khanjira - 2
  • Concert / Songwriting
  • Ethics / Foreign Language

Placements of BA Honours in Music

Career opportunities are available in magazines, advertising agencies, colleges and universities, music and video stores, department of cultural affairs, entertainment companies, music companies, music and film studios, and orchestras and bands. Potential career roles:

  • Band Leader
  • Composer/Arranger
  • Music Attorney
  • Assistant Art Director
  • Concert Promoter
  • Disc Jockey
  • Film Music Director/Editor
  • Music Critic
  • Advertising Specialist
  • Studio Musician
  • Music Teacher
  • Recording Technician
  • Music Publisher
  • Singer/Performer
  • Writer/Music Journalist

Top Recruiters for BA Honours in Music students

Popular Recruiters:

  • Commission of Fine Arts
  • National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs
  • National Endowment for the Arts
  • Office of International Education
  • Peace Corps/AmeriCorps
  • Indian Idol
  • All India Radio

At Galaxy Education, we help you through the process of finding and applying to the right BA Honours in Music Colleges in Bangalore. Contact us in below details to get more information on admission procedure and how to secure your seat in these colleges:

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