NABA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Description
Naba School of Music offers courses in the following: Music Theory (mandatory for all students), Keyboard by ear, Drums, Bass, Guitar and Vocal Training. Other instruments will be added as demand arises. We will eventually also offer supplementary courses for churches such as Worship Team Development, Musicianship and Songwriting. The courses will be given in degrees of Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels.
For students who advance in their music theory, they will eventually be prepared to sit the examinations of The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music. At the end of each term, students will be given an opportunity to use what they have learnt in the form of a showcase which will be held at Divine Visitation Assemblies
Central.
Each person will showcase what they have learnt during the course of the term and there will be room also for ensemble playing. At the end of the year (April – June Term) there will be a major concert, where all the
students will perform both individually and in ensembles on their instrument/voice, highlighting what they have learnt and using the skills to play and sing in a worship/concert setting. Students will also receive certificates of
participation/completion of the course.
Students will also be receiving, at the end of each term, a report on their progress. These reports will be sent on-line via e-mail.
Keyboard Program
CODE COURSE OUTLINE
KBE1 Keyboard by Ear
Beginner
Duration: 1080 hours
This course is designed for students who had never played keyboard but desire to play.
KBE2 Keyboard by Ear
Intermediate
Duration: 1080 hours
This course is for students who can play or is actively playing keyboard in church but wish to
improve on their skills. This may vary based on the student’s cognitive level.
KBE3 Keyboard by Ear
Advanced
Duration: 1080 hours
This course introduces keyboardists to advanced techniques including improvisation, jazz and techniques in harmony and re-harmonization. This may vary based on the student’s cognitive level.
Guitar Program
CODE COURSE OUTLINE
GTR1 Guitar
Beginner
Duration: 1080 hours
This course introduces students to the guitar and how to play the guitar.
GTR2 Guitar
Intermediate
Duration: 1080 hours
This course is designed for students who can play guitar or actively plays guitar in church but
want to improve on their skills.
GTR3 Guitar
Advanced
Duration: 1080 hours
This course introduces guitar students to advanced guitar playing techniques.
Bass Guitar Program
CODE COURSE OUTLINE
BAS1 Bass
Beginner
Duration: 1080 hours
This course introduces students to the bass and how to play bass.
BAS2 Bass
Intermediate
Duration: 1080 hours
This course is for persons who actively play bass in their church but want to improve on their skills.
BAS3 Bass
Advanced
Duration: 1080 hours
This course introduces bassists to advanced bass playing techniques.
Drum Program
CODE COURSE OUTLINE
DRK1 Drum Kit
Beginner
Duration: 1080 hours
This course introduces students to the drum kit and how to play basic rhythms on the kit.
DRK2 Drum Kit
Intermediate
Duration: 1080 hours
This course is for students who can play drums or actively plays drums in their church but want to improve on their skills.
DRK3 Drum Kit
Advanced
Duration: 1080 hours
This course introduces drummers to advanced drumming techniques.
Voice Training Program
CODE COURSE OUTLINE
VOX1 Vocal Training
Beginner
Duration: 1080 hours
This course is designed to unearth raw singing talent and refine their voices to suit their
particular field. May vary according to student’s ability.
VOX2 Vocal Training
Intermediate
Duration: 1080 hours
This course is for singers who are actively involved in singing ministry who want to improve their singing.
VOX3 Vocal Training
Advanced
Duration: 1080 hours
This course introduces singers to advanced singing techniques.
Music Theory Program
CODE COURSE OUTLINE
MUS1 Music Theory 1
Duration:1080 hours (Mandatory)
Designed to teach students the basic rudiments of reading music, including pitch and rhythm. Based on The Royal Schools of Music Grade 1 syllabus.
MUS2 Music Theory 2
Duration: 1080 hours (Mandatory)
Designed to enhance students understanding of music notation. Based on The Royal Schools of Music Grade 2 syllabus.
MUS3 Music Theory 3
Duration: 1080 hours (Mandatory)
Based on the Royal Schools of Music Grade 3 syllabus.
MUS4 Music Theory 4
Duration: 1080 hours (Optional)
Based on the Royal Schools of Music Grade 4 syllabus.
MUS5 Music Theory 5
Duration: 1080 hours (Optional)
Based on the Royal Schools of Music Grade 5
syllabus.
Fees: $150.00 US per term