THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
MUSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT A GLANCE
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Founded in 1989 by the Musical Society of Nigeria
First, and so far the only purpose built School of its kind in this part of Africa
Sited on Lagos Island and bounded by important landmarks
Accredited by the Federal Government to provide tuition in all orchestra instrument,
voice and piano, and to grant diplomas in music
Conduct graded Certificate examinations at various centres in Nigeria and neighbouring
countries
Holders of appropriate grade certificates in practical qualify for exemption from
practical sections of the SSCE music as well as admission into polytechnics, colleges of
education and universities
Contact the School of Music for available vacation workshop for teachers
Past students now in higher music institutions in America, Britain and Europe
Schools competitions where ‘talents’ are discovered
Growing library equipped with private and group listening and viewing facilities and
stocks of reference materials.
Youth concert / competition during annual festival
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lessons are given on the following instruments:
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PIANO
VOICE TRAINING
VIOLIN
SAXOPHONE
CLARINET
GUITAR
CELLO
TRUMPET
FLUTE
PERCUSSION (DRUMS & XYLOPHONE)
THEORY OF MUSIC (Lessons are given strictly on Wednesdays except otherwise
arranged with a teacher)
TUITION FEE FOR PRACTICAL LESSONS PER INSTRUMENT
1. N 50, 000.00 per term @ 60 minutes per week
2. N 30, 000.00 per term @ 30 minutes per week
(Practical or Individual Theory Lesson)
Registration Fee
1,000.00
NB
 The School term is TEN WEEKS or TWO MONTHS and TWO WEEKS
 Lessons are given ONCE in a week (YOU WILL CHOOSE ANY DAY OF YOUR CHOICE)
 Students are to choose ANY DAY OF THE WEEK TO COME FOR THEIR LESSONS
(SUNDAYS NOT INCLUDED)
 Students must own an instrument (s) they wish to learn available for practice
(MUSON does not provide practice facilities)
Timings should be convenient for both the teacher and the student
TUITION FEE FOR THEORY LESSONS
Theory lessons are also available for those who want to improve and better their
understanding of music theory as detailed below:
GRADE
Preliminary Grade
Grade One
Grade Two
Grade Three
Grade Four
Grade Five
Grade Six
Grade Seven and
Eight
DURATION
PER WEEK
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
60 minutes
60 minute
FEE PER
TERM
15,000.00
15,000.00
18,000.00
18,000.00
20,000.00
20,000.00
30,000.00
30,000.00
DAY OF
LESSON
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
TIME OF
LESSON
3.00 – 3.30 pm
3.30 – 4.00 pm
4.00 – 4.30 pm
4.30 – 5.00 pm
4.00 – 4.30 pm
4.00 – 5.00 pm
4.00 – 5.00 pm
4.00 – 5.30 pm
EXAMINATIONS
1. Candidates may enrol for any grade examination without having previously passed a
lower grade; also, there are no age restrictions.
2. Entry forms showing table of fees are available at the MUSON School. Completed entry
forms with appropriate fees must be received at the School not later than one month
to the date of examination. Late entries will not be accepted.
3. Examination centres, dates and timetable will be announced after the last date of entry
(in the case practical examination).
4. Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the timetable, as there will be no
concession for lateness and total absence. (However, candidates who are absent from
examinations on grounds of illness will be re-admitted for the same grades at
subsequent examinations on payment of half the fee but on production of medical
report. If different grades are entered for, the full fees for the new grades must be
paid).
5. Candidates who don’t receive schedules by 15th April or 15th October as appropriate
should make contact with the School with evidence of prior entry.
6. Albums containing Pianoforte set pieces for Preliminary – Grade VIII are available for
purchase at the MUSON School. Photocopies of set pieces will not be accepted at the
examination. The graded Music is available at the School of Music for other Instruments
7. Page-turners and accompanist must leave the examination room when their services
are not required. The examiner will not act as a page-turner or accompanist.
8. Where there is accompaniment for a solo piece, candidates must provide their own
accompanists who may remain in the room only while accompanying.
9. The examiner may stop the performance of a piece when he has taken a decision.
10.
Candidates will not be required to play repeats unless otherwise directed by the
examiner. Da Capo should, however, be played.
11.
Candidates offering any practical subject beyond Grade Five will be required to
have passed ONE of the following examinations in the Theory of music:
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Grade Five, MUSON School of Music
Grade Five, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
Grade Five, Guildhall School of Music and Drama / Trinity College of Music
Any other not listed but considered by MUSON School to be of comparable standard
with the above.
Evidence of eligibility must accompany enrolment for the practical exam.
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Results are graded as follows:
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85%
75%
65%
64%
and Above - 84%
- 74%
and Below
Distinction
Merit
Pass
Fail
The decision of the examiner is final and the School will not enter into
communication with regard to the conduct of examinations.
The following subjects are examined:
PIANO
VOICE
VIOLIN
FLUTE
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♫ SAXOPHONE
♫ THEORY OF MUSIC
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EXAMINATION FEES
GRADE
Preliminary
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
THEORY FEE
5,000
5,500
6,000
6,500
7,000
7,500
8,000
10,000
11,000
PRACTICAL FEE
6,000
6,500
7,000
7,500
8,000
8,500
10,000
12,000
13,000
THE FOLLOWING EXAMINATION BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE
PRICE (N)
PIANO EXAM BOOKS
1,500.00
Preliminary and Grade One
1,800.00
Grades Two and Three
2,000.00
Grades Four and Five
2,500.00
Grades Six and Seven
2,500.00
Grade Eight
MUSON NAIRA ACCOUNT NUMBER:
BANK:
FIDELITY
ACCOUNT NAME:
THE MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 4010117885
MUSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
2016 CALENDAR
DAY
Monday
Friday
DATE
4th
8th
MONTH
January
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Saturday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Friday
9th
1st
8th
12th
12th
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February
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Monday
Friday
15th
19th
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Monday
Monday
Wednesdy
22nd
29th
2nd
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March
ACTIVITY
Diploma Classes Resume (2nd term)
ABRSM Theory Exam Registration
Closes
Basic School Resumes (2nd term)
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
MUSON Alumni Valentine Concert
Closing Date for ABRSM Practical
Exams Registration
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
Closing date for MUSON Schools
Competition Registration
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
ABRSM Theory Examination
TIME
2.00pm
2.00pm
5.00pm
2.00pm
4.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
10.00am
Monday
Monday
Tuesday
Through
Friday
Saturday
Monday
Thursday
Through
Tuesday
Wednesday
7th
14th
15th
through
18th
19th
st
21 – 23rd
24th
Through
29th
30th
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Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
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Schools Competition
(Choirs in Shell Hall)
Basic School Term Ends
Diploma 2nd Term Examination
Easter Break
Wednesday
30th
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Friday
Saturday
Monday
1st
2nd
4th
April
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Continuation of Diploma 2nd term
exams
ENTRIES CLOSE FOR MAY MUSON
GRADED EXAMS
End of Diploma 2nd term exam
Schools Competition Winners’ Concert
Diploma Classes Resumes (3rd term)
Monday
4th
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Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
2.00pm
Saturday
Monday
Friday
Sunday
Monday
Monday
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Basic School Resumes (3rd Term)
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
Opera L’Elisir d’Amore
Opera L’Elisir d’Amore
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
2.00pm
5.00pm
6.00pm
2.00pm
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Sunday
9th
11th
15th
17th
18th
18th
Through
22nd
24th
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Through
Wednesday
Monday
Monday
Friday
Monday
Monday
25th
3rd
4th
To
11th
9th
16th
20th
23rd
30th
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May
Monday
Thursday
Through
Friday
Monday
Saturday
Tuesday
Monday
Saturday
Monday
Tuesday
Friday
9
th
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ABRSM HIGH SCORERS CONCERT )
(ENTRY FEE N500 FLAT)
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
MUSON Graded Theory Examination
June
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13th
18th
21st
27th
2nd
4th
5th
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July
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Advert for New Diploma intake
Basic School End of Term Concert
Start of 3rd Term Diploma Examination
Band and Orchestra Concert
Basic School Vacation Term Starts
Diploma Year 2 Graduation Concert
Ninth Diploma Graduation Ceremony
29th
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Closing Date for New Diploma
Application
Workshops for teachers organized by
MUSON Alumni
ISME Conference in Scotland
Written Exams for Diploma
29th
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2.00pm
MUSIquest Advert
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August
Monday
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MUSON Graded Practical
Examinations
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
Entries Close for 2015 MUSIQuest
Year 2 Diploma Students’ Recital
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
ABRSM May / June Practical Exam
(Dates to be Announced)
Year 1 Diploma Students’ Recital
MUSIQuest live auditions
6th
– 10th
2.00pm
2.00pm
10am – 5pm
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6.00pm
2.00pm
10.00am
10am–3pm
Daily
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
2.00pm
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2.00pm
5.00pm
6.00pm
12.00noon
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Tuesday
Through
Wednesday
Thursday
Through
Friday
30th
Through
31st
1st
Through
2nd
Saturday
Monday
3rd
5th
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Friday
9th
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Tuesday
13th
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Wednesday
Sunday
14th
18th
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Monday
10th
October
Thursday
Through
Sunday
Saturday
Tuesday
Wednesday
through
Wednesday
Monday
Through
Saturday
Wednesday
Through
Thursday
Saturday
Friday
Saturday
12th – 23rd
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9th
5th
8th
– 15th
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Auditions and interviews for short listed
candidates
September
Auditions and interviews for short listed
candidates continued
November
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End of Basic School Vacation Term
Short list meeting for new diploma
students
ABRSM Theory Exam Registration
closes
Orientation Day (Year 1 morning, Year 2
afternoon)
Diploma Classes Starts (12 week term)
Diploma 10th Anniversary Musical
Celebration
ENTRIES CLOSE FOR NOVEMBER
MUSON GRADED EXAMS
MUSON Festival Starts
(dates to be announced)
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ABRSM Theory Examination
MUSON Theory Examinations
10am
10am
MUSON Practical Examinations
10 – 3pm
Daily
5pm
5th – 10th
December
Anniversary Donor’s Appreciation
Concert
7th – 15th
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First Term Diploma Examination
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1st term Basic School Ends
End of Diploma 1st term
Christmas/New Year Break
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Wednesday
10th
16th
th
17 – Jan 3rd
2017
4th
January
2017
Diploma Classes Starts 2nd term
(12 week term)
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Friday
6th
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Saturday
7th
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ABRSM Theory Exam Registration
closes
Basic School Opens for 2nd Term
(10 week term)
ENQUIRIES:
MUSON School of Music
8/9 Marina, Onikan,
P. O. Box 7300, Marina, Lagos.
School Secretary
Telephone: Maryann-08078192580, 07056835029 Blessing-08078192586
Site: www.m-u-s-o-n.com
Email: Maryann - maryann.agetu@muson.org, moagetu@gmail.com,
ABRSM THEORY EXAMINATION FEE
FOR WEDNESDAY MARCH 2, 2016
LEVEL
FEE
GRADE 1
N10,400 (26GBP)
GRADE 2
N10,800 (27GBP)
GRADE 3
N11,600 (29GBP)
GRADE 4
N12,000 (30GBP)
GRADE 5
N13,200 (33GBP)
GRADE 6
N14,000 (35GBP)
GRADE 7
N14,400 (36GBP)
GRADE 8
N14,800 (37GBP)
ZENITH BANK PLC
MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
1010497617
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION
IS FRIDAY JANUARY 8, 2016.
ABRSM PRACTICAL EXAMINATION
FEE FOR MAY / JUNE 2016
LEVEL
PREP TEST
GRADE 1
GRADE 2
GRADE 3
GRADE 4
GRADE 5
GRADE 6
GRADE 7
GRADE 8
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
ENSEMBLE: PRIMARY
ENSEMBLE: INTERMEDIATE
ENSEMBLE: ADVANCED
CHORAL SINGING: INITIAL
CHORAL SINGING: INTERMEDIATE
CHORAL SINGING: ADVANCED
CHORAL SINGING: ATTENDANCE FEE
DIPABRSM (COMPLETE EXAM)
LRSM (COMPLETE EXAM)
FRSM (COMPLETE EXAM
FEE
N13,600 (34 GBP)
N16,800 (42 GBP)
N19,200 (48 GBP)
N20,400 (51 GBP)
N23,600 (59 GBP)
N24,800 (62 GBP)
N28,400 (71 GBP)
N32,000 (80 GBP)
N36,800 (92 GBP)
N24,800 (62 GBP)
N28,400 (71 GBP)
N32,000 (80 GBP)
N36,800 (92 GBP)
N28,800 (70 GBP)
N35,600 (89 GBP)
N43,200 (108 GBP)
N23,200 (58 GBP)
N64,000 (160 GBP)
N140,000 (350 GBP*)
N204,000 (510 GBP)
ZENITH BANK PLC
MUSICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
1010497617
CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION
IS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2016.
Notes
* LRSM Teaching fees are payable in two instalments. 40% must be paid on submission of the Case Study Portfolio &
Video of Teaching Practice. The balance is payable when entering for the remaining sections of the exam.