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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Master of Music in Applied Choral Conducting 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
100818  Master of Music in Applied Choral Conducting 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Master's Degree  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Music 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  180  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2021-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
91807  Master of Music  Not Applicable  NQF Level 09  180  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The proposed re-aligned qualification aims to build on the purpose of the current qualification, which has proven to address a real need in the acquiring of advanced skills in choral conducting, which forms an integral part of the musical heritage of South Africa and the Eastern Cape in particular.

The purpose of the qualification is to provide learners with advanced skills within the general field of performance practice and more specifically that of choral conducting, thereby contributing to the advancement of good practice within the discipline.

This is done through the critical dissemination of current knowledge regarding the discipline as well purpose as the development to the contribution of knowledge at an advanced level through intense expert and specialized supervision with regards to both the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification.

This provides students with the advanced skills necessary to meaningfully contribute to the further development of choral singing and conducting, thereby addressing the need for more knowledge and skills within the provincial and national scene. It aims at providing intensive and advanced tuition in mastering specialized skills and broadening fields of knowledge and repertoire within the discipline.

Rationale:
This qualification is needed for the continual development of the discipline and to provide South Africa with a cadre of specialists for research, facilitation, development, management and service provision, who will contribute to a continuously growing understanding of the field. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
The official Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) policy will apply.

Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirement for admission to a Masters is:
  • A an Honours Degree.
    Or
  • Bachelor's Degree in Music. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification comprises of compulsory module at Level 9 totaling 180 Credits.

    Compulsory Modules, Level 9, 180 Credits:
  • Performers Practical Programme, 60 Credits.
  • Treatise, 60 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Access, organise and critically evaluate existing knowledge.
    2. Demonstrate mastery theoretical, sophisticated and specialized performance skills in the field of Choral Conducting.
    3. Demonstrate self-direction and independence in own learning, appraise personal education needs and evaluate personal progress.
    4. Actively and meaningfully contribute to the creative discourse of the discipline. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Research proposal is developed, based on the course content and completed within the time stipulated.
  • Appropriate literature is sourced to obtain information relevant to the research and documented.
  • Required fieldwork engaged in is recorded.
  • Documents are prepared for obtaining ethics clearance.
  • Intellectual competence and skill is exhibited in executing the research, using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Demonstrate a mastery of sophisticated and specialized performance skills by rehearsing and conducting an approved vocal ensemble in a performance of an approved qualification.
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and command of the standard repertoire of this field.
  • Master the stylistic and musical demands presented by the approved qualification.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Carry out and personally manages the completion and submission of a research project as well as two separate public concerts of approved qualification.
  • Independently manage, rehearse and train a vocal ensemble in preparation of the concerts.
  • Organise themselves and the choir and their activities responsively and effectively.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Demonstrate a mastery of the stylistic and musical demands of the chosen qualification.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of current interpretive discourses.
  • Demonstrate good practice in performance and concert etiquette.

    Integrated Assessment:
    The qualification consists of three modules and the formative assessment and the assessment of the research component integrates the whole range of knowledge areas. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    This qualification offered through practical and theoretical combination is comparable to what is offered at most leading national and international institutions. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification articulates vertical:
  • A Doctoral Degree in Music in Applied Choral Conducting at NQF level 10. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    1. Nelson Mandela University 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.