Nepal Music Center

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With the students and teachers from George Washington University on the 2nd August, 2016 at Nepal Music Center. ( )

New Student orientation - 3 years Performance Program ( 2016-08-09 16:00:00 )

ABRSM exams ( 2017-06-30 12:00:00 )

The Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) is an examinations board and based in Londan UK, which provides certified examination in music at centers around the world.

Music examinations are a method of formally assessing the accomplishments of pupils learning musical instruments. These are called grades.Many students who enter these exams have taken a course of music lessions with private tutor.

Nepal Music Center Trust, is the first and only organization in Nepal to offer ABRSM & ROCK School international examinations in music to students.

As of June 11, 2017, Nepal Music Center hosted ABRSM Theory exams for 15 students from different boarding schools of Nepal.

ABRSM Practical exams is to be held in Spetember.

ABRSM music exams are graded from one to eight, with grade one one being the entry level and grade eight being the standard requried for entry to higher study in a music colleges.

ABRSM Theory exams

Music Theory is examined through written papers. Papers last between one and a half and three hours depending on the grade. They are marked out of 100, where 66 is a pass, 80 a merit, and 90 a distinction. Candidates are required to pass Grade 5 Theory, Grade 5 Practical Musicianship or Grade 5 in a solo Jazz subject in order to progress to Practical exams at Grades 6, 7 and 8.

Practical Musicianship

In a Practical Musicianship exam candidates demonstrate their understanding of melody, harmony, rhythm and form by responding to questions about music and by singing or playing an instrument of their choice in a series of tests. This exam is unaccredited and is used as an internal assessment prerequisite.

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GRADE IX in Technical Stream -Study music in High School

Subjects:

General : Nepali, English, Science, Mathmatics & Optional Mathmatics

Music : Music Technology, Keyboard Skills, Fundamental of Music, Music of Nepal, Internet skills, Music Business and Event & Elective (vocal, instrument or Dance)

In the Spring of 2016, The ministry of education made an important decision and introduced music in technical stream education and Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya was chosen to be the pilot school for this first time ever program in Nepal from the academic year 2073.

Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya is the first music school in Nepal opened with the due permission from the government, with the given responsibility of developing curriculum for formal music education. The school is managed by Nepal Music Center, a non-profit Educational Trust.

Expanding into the high school grades with a music curriculum that emphasizes the development of the student as a musician for the 21st century. Nepal Sangeet Vidhayala is the Nepal’s only High school that teaches music as a core subject.

The school is dedicated to providing talented young musicians the opportunity to pursue serious, pre-professional music studies along with a rigorous academic curriculum that will build on the success of the students and enhance the Center’s ability to provide an unparalleled music education for the next generation of musical leaders. “Nepal Music center also fills a need for a program that educates musicians for a new paradigm for careers in music.”

In addition to helping students build extremely strong core skills as music makers, our curriculum will prepare students to improvise and compose as well as perform, understand music technology and collaborate with other musicians both in small and large groups while providing meaningful experience working with living composers.

Who can apply?

Nepal Sangeet Vidhalaya accepts applications from any current 8th grade student who is, interested in transferring into the school and is passionate and skilled in music related field.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no upper age limit to apply. An in-person audition is required as part of the audition process. For audition requirements, please fill in the application form before 23rd of April 2016.

While we encourage all interested students to apply, we will undoubtedly have more applicants for this program than we can accept. In rare occurrences, applicants in highly-competitive pools with excellent grades and potential may be conditionally accepted.

How to apply:

STEP ONE: Application

Hard copies of application forms can be obtained via email by contacting nmc@nepalmusiccenter.com. Complete and return the application to the NMC office by email or at the center by April 23,2016

STEP TWO: Supporting Materials

Please provide a copy of your most recent report card and any standardized test results you have received in the past year. They may be submitted to nmc@nepalmusiccenter.com or submit at the admission office at the center.

STEP THREE: Audition

Once your completed application has been received, you will be notified of the time and date of your audition. More information on auditions will be provided after the submission of the application form.

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Our Success Stories

Ayushma Nepal

Ayushma Nepal has always known that she wanted to be a singer, but she couldn’t afford to study music as her parents struggled even with her fees for school. NMC discovered her talent and...
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Ayushma Nepal has always known that she wanted to be a singer, but she couldn’t afford to study music as her parents struggled even with her fees for school. NMC discovered her talent and is supporting her to realize her dream. She is 15 years old. She comes from a hard-working family. “I have always loved to sing, I love vocals because I know I can sing”, she says. Although she didn't come from a musical background, she listened to the radio avidly, developing a love of pop music and quickly discovering she could sing a song even after hearing it only once. Likewise, she holds the passion for dance too.

At NMC we believe it is important for all young people to know that if you’re not from a privileged background, you can still have a chance. Everyone should know that there are opportunities out there for them. We strive to fulfill all budding musicians’ dreams and that’s why NMC “Sponsor a budding talent” project is so important. Your help and support will ensure these talents find the resource they require to realize their dreams.
Anmol Mohara Darji

A little boy Mr. Anmol Mohara Darji born in Dharan tried his hands at the congo for the first time at the age of five and today we have a promising drummer.
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A little boy Mr. Anmol Mohara Darji born in Dharan tried his hands at the congo for the first time at the age of five and today we have a promising drummer. Mohara applied for the residential scholarship in Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya and he got selected. He enrolled in the Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya. Apart from the residential and academic scholarship Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya helped him appreciate music and form a band of his own, ‘Blue in Silence’. A drummer in the band “Blue in Silence”, Anmol and his band have performed in many school functions and live music shows till date. His band also won in the Alliance Francais in Kathmandu (AFK Music Contest) and got a chance to record three songs with Coleton Paskert, audio engineer and producer at Kat Jazz Studio, Chicago. He has been awarded from Ministry of Education for the first position in AFK Music Contest . Mohara secured 97 % (Distinction) in Grade 5 Rock School International Exam Board London in Drums Instrument. He gave all his credits to his drum teacher Mr. Nikhil Tuladhar, Tabla teacher Mr. Jeevan Rai and Madal teacher Mr. Nhuchhe Man Dangol. Recently he secured 97 % (highest marks ever in the RSEB history) in grade 8 Rock School International Exam Board London in Drums Instrument.
Bishal Tamang

Bishal Tamang is a seventeen year old, charismatic, talented yet reserved and shy young musician. His talent was recently discovered at the audition round at Deepika School, Kathmandu...
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Bishal Tamang is a seventeen year old, charismatic, talented yet reserved and shy young musician. His talent was recently discovered at the audition round at Deepika School, Kathmandu.

He lives with his mother and two younger sisters. His mother runs a small restaurant near their house. “I need to do build my career to take care of my little sisters and mother”, he says. He says, “I had an ‘ok’ voice since childhood, but then my interest in music grew and I like guitar more than any other instrument. I want to become a famous musician one day”. His admiration towards music grew in his early childhood, when his father sang to them. His father, who was a police officer, met with an accident causing sudden death.

Due to low income his family struggles to survive!

Research has shown that supporting a child's education is one of the most effective ways to help break the cycle of disadvantage. Our sponsorship program enables you to give directly to a child in need so they don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate fully in their education, and create a better future for themselves. Everyone should know that there are opportunities out there for them. We strive to fulfill all budding musicians’ dreams and that’s why NMC “Sponsor a budding talent” project is so important. Your help and support will ensure these talents find the resource they require to realize their dreams.

Help music become a positive channel for self- expression, allowing him to begin a process of addressing the difficult challenges he faced.

Barta Gandharva

A little girl from Gandharba community, Bhojpur Ms. Barta Gandharba reminds her audience of the old classic voice of Tara Devi and Anna Lama, two of Nepal legendary popular singer. Barta and her father...
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A little girl from Gandharba community, Bhojpur Ms. Barta Gandharba reminds her audience of the old classic voice of Tara Devi and Anna Lama, two of Nepal legendary popular singer. Barta and her father used to travel to Sankhuwasabha (Tumlingtar) Diktel, Lukla, Namche Bazaar for earning.

All her life Barta has been living on scholarship and aid. Ms. Gandharba applied residential scholarship in Nepal Sangeet Vidhyalaya and she got selected. In NSV she got a chance to upgrade her sarangi lessons with renowned teacher and also got many more national & international exposures. From NSV, She has been sent as a music teacher to Faculty of Fine Arts, Music Department, University of Alder (UiA), Kristiansand Norway for 9 months under FK-Exchange program. There she taught Nepali traditional folk melody to the students of UiA and performed in many schools. She has also participated in a lot of recordings done by students and teachers at the faculty. Along with her classes in the school, she is also striving to obtain her college degree from Lalit Kala Campus.

Barta Gandharba is good in her profession but on the another hand she needs to learn more.
Bishal Acharya

Acharya is a 16 year old young guitarist who has been passionate about music from an early age. Coming from a low income family struggling to provide 3 meals a day, he didn’t have anywhere to practice...
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Acharya is a 16 year old young guitarist who has been passionate about music from an early age.

Coming from a low income family struggling to provide 3 meals a day, he didn’t have anywhere to practice or develop his skills. He says, “I have full support from my family. They believe in me. Since, I started practicing guitar- I know, my life has changed. I am much more positive and I like this feeling’.

NSV discovered his talent through scholarship audition in March, 2013 and since then he has been receiving instrumental tuition. He has been very creative and focused, takes every opportunity to learn from the professional musicians leading the course.

Your love and support will help him to receive the assistance he needs to grow and develop.
Anubhav Nepal

Anubhav Nepal is a 13 year old pleasant young boy. He is keen on starting his musical career with a great attitude, enthusiasm and talent. When selected for ‘sponsor a budding talent’ hosted by NMC...
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Anubhav Nepal is a 13 year old pleasant young boy. He is keen on starting his musical career with a great attitude, enthusiasm and talent. When selected for ‘sponsor a budding talent’ hosted by NMC, he started jumping and dancing.

He says, ‘I had envisioned this time when I first heard of such a scholarship program, I knew that my dream is not too far away now’. Anubhav has been taking vocal lessons at NMC for the past two years now.

‘If I am sad, I sing. If I am happy, I sing. I sing to feel. Since early age, I have been very fond of music. My mother says I have a beautiful voice and my teacher says, I can connect with people with my singing’.

It does not matter what type of music or instrument kinds want to play- if they have the passion and if music is their life, then NMC’s “Sponsor a budding talent” project is there to support their dream.

We desire to bring together some of the best young musicians to practice their skills, rehearse and stretch themselves. We provide advanced music opportunities to develop young people of exceptional musical talent. Our distinctive project is the perfect springboard to take their musical dream to a new horizon together with other like-minded young musicians.

NMC 3 year performance program

Study music in High School

Sponsor a budding Talent

New course: ‘3 year Performance Program'

Start a new career with NMC

Practical Musicianship

POPULAR COURSES

Our Success Stories

Ayushma Nepal

Anmol Mohara Darji

Bishal Tamang

Barta Gandharva

Bishal Acharya

Anubhav Nepal

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Ole Andre Drum Workshop

Deepak Moktan Guitar Tutorial

Workshop With Nomadic Wax Collective

Guitar Teacher: John Shrestha

Shastriya Sudha JUNE 1st, 2016

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NMC 3 year performance program

Study music in High School

Sponsor a budding Talent

New course: ‘3 year Performance Program'

Start a new career with NMC

NEWS

Practical Musicianship

POPULAR COURSES

Our Success Stories

Ayushma Nepal

Anmol Mohara Darji

Bishal Tamang

Barta Gandharva

Bishal Acharya

Anubhav Nepal

LATEST VIDEOS

Ole Andre Drum Workshop

Deepak Moktan Guitar Tutorial

Workshop With Nomadic Wax Collective

Guitar Teacher: John Shrestha

Shastriya Sudha JUNE 1st, 2016

Nepal Music Centre Promo

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