TERTIARY SERIES

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Pre-requisite: 

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• Artistic Performance Certificate (Secondary Series)  or

• Advanced Tertiary Grade 10

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Requirements: 

• 12 high-level recorded performances

• Performance on related, historical, or modern instrumentation is encouraged.

• Candidates may also perform their own high-level compositions or arrangements.

• Any style or genre may be applied to this Series. 

• First Stage of the Masters International Music Performance Program (equivalent to a first year undergraduate degree).

Pre-requisite: 

• Associate in Music  

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Requirements: 

• 15 high-level recorded performances

• Performance on related, historical, or modern instrumentation is encouraged.

• Candidates may also perform their own high-level compositions or arrangements.  

• Any style or genre may be applied to this Series. ​ 

• Second Stage of the Masters International Music Performance Program (equivalent to a second year undergraduate degree).

Pre-requisite: 

• Licentiate in Music

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Requirements: 

• 17 high-level recorded performances

• Performance on related, historical, or modern instrumentation is encouraged.

• Candidates may also perform their own high-level compositions or arrangements.  
   
• Any style or genre may be applied to this Series. ​

• Third Stage of the Masters International Music Performance Program (equivalent to a third year undergraduate degree).

Pre-requisite: 

• Fellowship in Music

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Requirements: 

• 20  high-level recorded performances 

• Performance on related, historical, or modern instrumentation is encouraged.

• Candidates may also perform their own high-level compositions or arrangements.  

• Any style or genre may be applied to this Series. ​ 

• Fourth Stage of the Masters International Music Performance Program (equivalent to a fourth year undergraduate or honours degree or Graduate Certificate).

Pre-requisite: 

• Senior Fellowship in Music

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Requirements: 

• 25  high-level recorded performances

• Performance on related, historical, or modern instrumentation is encouraged.

• Candidates may also perform their own high-level compositions or arrangements.  

• Any style or genre may be applied to this Series. ​ 

• Fifth Stage of the Masters International Music Performance Program (equivalent to a Graduate Diploma). 

Pre-requisite: 

• Distinguished Senior Fellowship in Music

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Requirements: 

• 30  high-level recorded performances

• Performance on related, historical, or modern instrumentation is encouraged.

• Candidates may also perform their own high-level compositions or arrangements.  

• Any style or genre may be applied to this Series. ​ 

• Final Stage of the Masters International Music Performance Program (equivalent to a master's degree). 

• Graduates may move onto the professional level Master Series or pursue the Master of Music in Conducting

Pre-requisite: 

• Master of Music Performance - MMus (MISM)

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Requirements: 

• Video of the candidate conducting any type of musical group in concert.

• Video Essay of rehearsal techniques - section and full rehearsal. 

• Provide a Repertoire List of Chosen Works for the above.

• Video of the candidate rehearsing any type of musical group. 

• Other evidence of conducting at various levels, and in various situations (band, orchestra, ensembles, workshops, masterclasses, et al.). Video evidence required with YouTube links, private or public. 

• Designation for this level: MMus Cond. (MISM )

Pre-requisite: 

• Master of Music Performance - MMus (MISM)
• Master of Music Conducting - MMus Cond. (MISM )

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Requirements: 

• Video of Teaching related, historical, or modern instrumentation.

• Video of Teaching various styles or genre applied to this Series. ​ 

• Provide a Syllabus of Chosen Works on the candidate's specialist study area covering all levels of learning up to and including this level. 

• Provide a list of Supplementary Studies and other material that supports the development of such a Syllabus. 

• Work Experience and or other evidence of teaching at various levels or a  video or a workshop showing the candidate in a teaching situation. 

• Designation for this level:  MMusT (MISM)
• Title: Chartered Music Teacher - CMT

Pre-requisite: 

• Master of Music Teaching - MMusT (MISM ) 
• Hold Membership to a recognized Music Therapy Association, etc. 

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Notes: 

At least three (3) or more years of study and/or experience in Music Therapy (undergraduate program), plus additional training in Counselling, Psychology, or related fields - diploma or degree programs.  

Requirements: 

• A large repertoire suited to various Music Therapy applications
  
• Candidates may  also perform their own compositions or arrangements.
   
• Any style or  genre may be applied to this Series. 

• Discuss via  video presentation how their program assists various client situations  including a discussion of:
   
• Goals of Music Therapy
   
• Music Therapy in Practice
  
• Sound Therapy
   
• ​Music Therapy Techniques & Applications
   
• Music Therapy  Research​ - A written paper on  other aspects, describing how Music Therapy can assist clients to improve wellness, alleviate  pain, manage stress, expression, memory enhancement, communication, physical rehabilitation, and emotional regulation. 

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• Designation:  Master of Music Therapy - MMusTh. (MISM)
• Title: Chartered Music Therapist - CMTh.

Pre-requisite: 

• Master of Music Teaching - MMusT (MISM )

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Notes: 

Includes but is not limited to the research and study of Historical Musicology, Jazz, Cultural Musicology or Ethnomusicology, Popular music studies, Music Theory and its analysis of Composition, Music Psychology, Music Industry, Music Performance Methodologies & Practice, et al. ​ Of particular interest, is the addition of innovative exploration and development of techniques into the creation or adaptation of new forms of instrumentation. 

Suitable for Graduates /Post Graduates in any other Master of Music programs including Music Therapy.
 

Requirements: 

• A dissertation on any area of music study via research (see above)
  
• Candidates may  also present their own compositions if undertaking a Compositional pathway.
   
• Any style or  genre may be applied to this Series. 

• Discuss via  video presentation how their research demonstrates advances in the study of Musicology, generally or specifically. 

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• Designation:  Master of Musicology - MMusicol.. (MISM)

Pre-requisite: 

• High Grade or Diploma in Music as a minimum
• Bachelor of Business Administration or Management or by experience*
• Certificate or higher in Accounting or by experience*
• Verifiable CV

* managing a music school 

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Requirements: 

• Dissertation on Music Business & Industry (any area of interest )

• Designation for this level: MMus Admin. (MISM )

Pre-requisite: 

• Master of Musicology - MMusicol.. (MISM)
• MIMEB - MusE. or higher

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Experience in Music Administration, Examining & Adjudication, Conducting, Teaching, Music History, and Composition, etc. A full verifiable CV is to be presented along with the dissertation for this award.
 

Requirements: 

• A dissertation covering the various areas of music practice and experience from both the teacher's and students'  perspective.

• Candidates may  also perform/conduct their own compositions or arrangements if presenting a performance stream. Video performance.
   
• Any style or  genre may be applied to this Series. 

• Discuss via  video presentation how their research demonstrates advances in the study of the Musical Arts, both generally and specifically.

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• Designation:  

                  Director of the Musical Arts/Director of Music

                  DMA (MISM) / DMus (MISM)

                  Titles: Masters Chartered Director - MCD (State/National)

                                 Masters Chartered Global Director - MCGD (International)