Imagine you are the next Indian Idol. Does this idea appeal to you? Would you like to pursue a career as a background singer or simply release your albums? How about you perform on stage and move the crowd to the sound of your voice?

As a professional singer you will be part of bands or sing with orchestras, others perform solo or play their instruments. Auditions are often required, and travel is usually a part of the job. Singers need more than a great singing voice and a distinct style to succeed in singing professions. Qualities such as determination, perseverance, self-discipline, self-confidence and the ability to face rejection must be developed by singers.

Eligibility Criteria and Higher Studies

To pursue eligibility Bachelor of Arts in Music (Music Vocal), the candidate should get an average of 50% marks in 10+2 examination.

Curriculum and Core Subjects

Year I Year II Year III
Appreciation of Music Concert Singing Laws of Acoustics
Bada Khayal and Chhota Khayal Different Gharanas and their history Musical Sound, Frequency, Wave motion, Pitch and Motion
Brief History of Bharat Nayat Shastra and Sangeet Ratnagar Evolution of Notation System Music and Literature
Classification of Music Forms of light music Place of Music in Fine Arts
Concepts of Ragas and Tala in Indian Music History of Indian Music Role of Music in Multi-Media
Classifications of Ragas Importance of Music festivals Taal Study

Advance Courses

On completion of B.A. in Music, one can pursue M.A. in Music.

Employment Areas

  1. Music retailers
  2. Music production companies
  3. Media organizations
  4. Orchestras
  5. Touring companies
  6. Mental health care providers
  7. Charitable organizations
  8. The armed forces
  9. Music schools and universities

Careers Related To The Field

  1. Performer
  2. Teacher
  3. Music publisher
  4. Music composer
  5. Music therapist
  6. Disc Jockey
  7. Music therapist
  8. Artist manager
  9. Music channels
  10. Music companies
  11. Journalist

Salary Range

The salary range for a fresher can be INR 8,000 to 20,000 for a fresher.

Top Universities

  1. Aggarwal College, Faridabad
  2. Agra College, Agra
  3. Alankar Mahila PG Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur
  4. Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore
  5. Bhagini Nivedita College, Delhi
  6. Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
  7. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar
  8. Jawaharlal Nehru Post Graduate College, Uttar Pradesh
  9. Kannada University, Hampi
  10. Lal Bahadur Memorial Mahila College, Patiala
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Imagine you are the next Indian Idol. Does this idea appeal to you? Would you like to pursue a career as a background singer or simply release your albums? How about you perform on stage and move the crowd to the sound of your voice?

As a professional singer you will be part of bands or sing with orchestras, others perform solo or play their instruments. Auditions are often required, and travel is usually a part of the job. Singers need more than a great singing voice and a distinct style to succeed in singing professions. Qualities such as determination, perseverance, self-discipline, self-confidence and the ability to face rejection must be developed by singers.

Eligibility Criteria and Higher Studies

To pursue eligibility Bachelor of Arts in Music (Music Vocal), the candidate should get an average of 50% marks in 10+2 examination.

Curriculum and Core Subjects

Year I Year II Year III
Appreciation of Music Concert Singing Laws of Acoustics
Bada Khayal and Chhota Khayal Different Gharanas and their history Musical Sound, Frequency, Wave motion, Pitch and Motion
Brief History of Bharat Nayat Shastra and Sangeet Ratnagar Evolution of Notation System Music and Literature
Classification of Music Forms of light music Place of Music in Fine Arts
Concepts of Ragas and Tala in Indian Music History of Indian Music Role of Music in Multi-Media
Classifications of Ragas Importance of Music festivals Taal Study

Advance Courses

On completion of B.A. in Music, one can pursue M.A. in Music.

Employment Areas

  1. Music retailers
  2. Music production companies
  3. Media organizations
  4. Orchestras
  5. Touring companies
  6. Mental health care providers
  7. Charitable organizations
  8. The armed forces
  9. Music schools and universities

Careers Related To The Field

  1. Performer
  2. Teacher
  3. Music publisher
  4. Music composer
  5. Music therapist
  6. Disc Jockey
  7. Music therapist
  8. Artist manager
  9. Music channels
  10. Music companies
  11. Journalist

Salary Range

The salary range for a fresher can be INR 8,000 to 20,000 for a fresher.

Top Universities

  1. Aggarwal College, Faridabad
  2. Agra College, Agra
  3. Alankar Mahila PG Mahavidyalaya, Jaipur
  4. Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore
  5. Bhagini Nivedita College, Delhi
  6. Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
  7. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar
  8. Jawaharlal Nehru Post Graduate College, Uttar Pradesh
  9. Kannada University, Hampi
  10. Lal Bahadur Memorial Mahila College, Patiala
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