Chapter 759 Magic City Conservatory of Music (1/2 Monthly Pass)
Yang Qian and Dai Yuni think that Modu Conservatory of Music is the best choice, not because Modu Conservatory of Music is really strong and more famous than Xianhai Conservatory of Music.
The former is still double first-rate, but the latter is a bit worse.
But this is not the main factor they consider.
The most important reason is that the Magic City Conservatory of Music is very close to their new home! (Note 1)
It’s even less than a subway station away, so you can get there quickly by bicycle!
In this case, Yang Qian going to class will not have much impact on his life with his wife and children.
This is the most comfortable pace of study and life.
However, Yang Qian was not able to get into the postgraduate program at the Shanghai Music Conservatory of Music if he wanted to, especially as Yang Qian was an undergraduate student who had never studied music-related majors.
It doesn't mean that if he majored in journalism, he couldn't take the postgraduate entrance examination at the Shanghai Music Conservatory of Music.
There is a saying of "equal academic ability" in the postgraduate entrance examination.
Note that "equal academic ability" is not a typo, it is a specialized term.
For example, take Yang Qian's situation. He wanted to apply for a graduate degree in composition at the Shanghai Music Conservatory of Music, but he did not obtain a composition major or corresponding degree at the undergraduate level. He achieved the equivalent of a composition major through self-study or other means.
If the level of knowledge and ability used in the thesis defense for undergraduate graduation is high, then he also has "equivalent academic ability" and meets the application requirements.
Of course, for applicants with "equal academic qualifications", depending on the school and the major, two different subjects will be taken during the duplex exam.
Let’s take the postgraduate entrance examination requirements for the composition major. Other students take the four subjects of “Ideological and Political Theory”, “Foreign Language”, “Comprehensive Fundamentals of Composition”, and “Music Analysis” in the initial examination. In the re-examination, they take the “English Listening and Speaking Test”
, "Composition" and "Audition" including instrumental performance.
But Yang Qian had to take the two additional courses "Introduction to Twentieth Century Music" and "Traditional Chinese Music" during the re-examination.
The difficulty is naturally no lower than that of other students, and he also needs to study composition-related professional courses on his own, while others have to study four years of undergraduate courses!
Even if he doesn't take the composition test, if Yang Qian takes the music performance test such as vocal music (Bel Canto), he still has a lot of books to read and a lot of knowledge to learn. It's not as easy as many people imagine. It's as simple as just being able to sing two pop songs and taking the exam.
It is said that laymen only watch the excitement, while insiders watch the door. Netizens are talking about the topic of Yang Qian’s determination to take the postgraduate entrance examination and get slapped in the face, but insiders are not so optimistic.
Yang Qian's master, Li Guangmin, also called me in the afternoon.
The old man doesn't read social media. In his words, he is basically half a pastor now. If he knew about this, it goes without saying that it must have been tipped off by Principal Tang Deyitang.
Principal Tang also hopes that Li Guangmin, an alumnus and teacher, can persuade Yang Qian and hope that he can "change his mind" and return to the embrace of Xianhai Conservatory of Music.
But Li Guangmin supported Yang Qian's decision. When he heard Yang Qian say that he was going to be admitted to the Shanghai Music Conservatory of Music, he had only one thought - worry!
It’s not easy to take the exam at the Magic City Conservatory of Music, and Yang Qian took the exam full-time.
"Yes, teacher, I have carefully considered it. I did not decide to take the postgraduate entrance examination impulsively. I have carefully read the requirements for the postgraduate entrance examination at the Shanghai Music Conservatory of Music. If I spend a year preparing for it, it shouldn't be a big problem."
Yang Qian told the teacher the truth. Unlike when he told others, he just said implicitly "do your best."
He still has some confidence in his learning ability, not to mention that he still has the rich experience of many composer masters in his head.
"Which major are you planning to apply for?"
Li Guangmin saw that Yang Qian had made up his mind, so he stopped trying to persuade him and instead asked him about his plan.
"Let's take the major in composition. I haven't decided which tutor to choose, and I haven't had time to find out yet."
Yang Qian said honestly.
"As for composition, see if Professor Chen Gang and Chen are recruiting graduate students. If so, you can apply for him. Professor Chen is a legend in our domestic composition circle. The violin concerto of "Butterfly Lovers" was composed by him and Professor He in the 1950s.
Works made when I was a student in the late 1900s.
However, you don’t necessarily have to take the composition test. Compared with Xianhai Conservatory of Music, the composition test at Modu Conservatory of Music is more traditional. If you are a singer and your singing skills are very good, you can consider applying for their music performance or something like that.
major......"
Li Guangmin didn't just want Yang Qian to change his mind. His words had a deeper meaning.
"There is a music performance major."
Yang Qian glanced at the enrollment brochure he printed out.
"Well, it should be in the direction of Bel Canto. I would rather recommend you to apply for Liao Jianyu's graduate school."
Li Guangmin said.
"Liao Jianyu? Isn't Liao Jianyu the principal of the Magic City Conservatory of Music?"
Yang Qian was startled.
The name Liao Jianyu was very familiar to Yang Qian.
It’s not just because Liao Jianyu is the principal of the Shanghai Music Conservatory of Music, but also because he himself is also a very outstanding singer, a very famous singer in the entertainment industry!
Don’t think that Principal Liao is so famous in the entertainment industry just because of his position. In fact, as early as when he was not the principal, as early as ten or twenty years ago, he was able to control bel canto and popular music and become an entertainment star.
A well-known singer in the industry!
Of course, in recent years, he has become well-known to many young viewers because he has served as a judge in some programs.
But for Yang Qian, he had already heard Principal Liao's songs and liked his singing very much.
"Yes, so I hope you will take his graduate degree. Moreover, he can sing bel canto and popular songs, which should be of great help to your studies."
Li Guangmin paused before telling him about his relationship with Liao Jianyu.
"And Liao Jianyu has cooperated with me in the past, and we have been in contact with him over the years. If you apply for his graduate school, you may have to prepare for the first test by yourself, but if you pass the retest, I will help you talk to Liao Jianyu.
That shouldn’t be a big problem…”
Li Guangmin cared extremely much for Yang Qian, his disciple. Even though he was over 70 years old, he still wanted to work hard for his disciple's studies.
"Teacher, let me think about it..."
Yang Qian hesitated. He didn't know what to choose for a while.
It was hard for him to refuse the teacher's kindness.
But he still wants to learn composition from the bottom of his heart, because he has no shortage of singing skills. If he learns bel canto from Liao Jianyu, the improvement he may get is limited.
But composition is what he wants to learn systematically, especially if he wants to write the songs he wants to write in the future and make innovations that he feels are far better than the music on earth, then he must master this knowledge steadily.
Base.
As for whether there is help from Principal Liao, Yang Qian really doesn't care.
What's more, isn't it bad to get admitted to the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in an open and honest manner?
Yang Qian doesn't feel the need to go through the back door...
"Okay, you have to think it over yourself. There is still a long time, so think about it slowly."
Li Guangmin did not force him.
However, Yang Qian doesn't know. He is still hesitating about which major to take the exam at the Magic Conservatory of Music. But for many schools with music majors, especially those in non-music schools, Yang Qian is really a sweet potato now.
Mo, everyone wants to move him to their home!
(Note 1: This was mentioned in Chapter 632 earlier.)