B.A. Music – Indian Music (Vocal/Sitar) and B.A. Music – Western Contemporary (Vocals /Piano/Guitar/Drums) programs are now open for admission at the NMIMS School of Performing Arts (SoPA) for this academic year. SoPA which started with 13 students in 2018 now has more than students studying on its campus. The school is to be credited for the introduction of a unique musical performance called ‘Naad Expression’ where the students can come to perform before the faculty and receive feedback from them. It is a monthly event and an experiential learning tool full of opportunities for students of both Indian and Western Contemporary music.

The focus of the three-year B.A. in Indian Music (Vocal Music) offered here is on teaching both practical and theoretical knowledge in its students. This course prepares its students for a thriving career in music by organising regular Riyaz sessions to augment the learning experience.

On the other hand, the study program of B.A. in Music - Western Contemporary Music (Vocals | Piano | Guitar | Drums) is focused on equipping its students with comprehensive knowledge of music through practice, theory, and technology. This program comes with a 40-hour internship opportunity in the third year which provides an opportunity to learn from famous composers, musicians, and production houses; the program itself is taught by industry leaders.

SoPA alumni have found success as they perform at major venues, collaborate with eminent musicians and are employed in institutions of great repute that include names like Artium Academy, the Crossroads School of Music, Swirl Music, and Spark Studio. Some of the former SoPA students have gone on to form bands, release singles, and produce music.

While talking about SoPA and the programs offered therein, Dr Vikas Bharadwaj, Dean - School of Performing Arts, said, “Several students these days are open to pursuing education which is offbeat and are willing to follow their passion for performing arts, especially music. The NMIMS School of Performing Arts provides a great opportunity to learn music from the best in the field which opens up flourishing career avenues for aspiring musicians, be it vocals or instruments. The cutting-edge music infrastructure at our institute and our special curriculum ensure that our students get a sound foundation in both Indian and Western music.”

Link to Apply: https://sopa.nmims.edu/

Eligibility criteria:

B.A. in Music and B.A. in Indian Music, both of these programs require the applicants to have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination in any stream and the minimum 50% marks in aggregate need to be secured by the applicant. An audition is held for admission and special consideration is given to students to appear herein if they were to show special skills and inclination to music.

The selection for both of these programs is done on the basis of unlisted videos, two to five minutes in length, uploaded on You Tube by the applicants wanting to get an admission.

The students who are shortlisted will be called for an online audition conducted by the Institution.

About the School of Performing Arts:

NMIMS School of Performing Arts (SoPA) is an Institution with world class infrastructure, technology friendly learning mechanisms and home to modern and cutting-edge music labs. SoPA is able to bring out the best of its students because of its small batch size which means faculty is able to devote personal attention and provide thorough mentorship. The Curriculum for both of these programs is so designed that ensure high musical standards and makes the students future-ready with guidance from music professionals. SoPA is able to secure exciting career opportunities for its students due to its faculty that has strong industry linkages.

About NMIMS

To tackle the growing demand for education in the field of management, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) established Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) in 1981. It is a prime centre of research and educational excellence due to its faculty that comes from topmost global and national institutes, the consistent quality of education that it maintains and focus on research along with strong industry tie-ups. NMIMS became a deemed-to-be University in 2003 under the UGC Act 1956 and Category-I in Graded Autonomy Regulation, 2018 by UGC/MHRD. NMIMS has a legacy of 42 years and in that time, it has risen to rank among top 10 B-Schools in India and has spread to have around eight campuses viz., Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Indore, Shirpur, Dhule, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chandigarh along with 17 Constituent Schools and 13 Centres of Excellence. Today, NMIMS has a thriving academic community of more than 25,000 full-time students and the 800 people it employs to form its faculty.