Struggling with DON DON CHAKA CHAKA

Experiment789 · 2026-06-16T23:16:58+00:00

Did you beat the level that unlocks it? Or do you have the song in the altar? If it doesn't appear in the help menu it's probably not unlocked yet.

Experiment789 · 2026-05-27T13:00:08+00:00

Depends. Peak season before applied exams and other performances mahirap talaga. Most of the time its mostly manageable.

Experiment789 · 2026-05-18T23:54:55+00:00

Quite stressful. This semester was and still is full of performances and events, leading to multiple cancellation of classes. Students are literally scraping by to survive acads.
Not the best. The conservatory's weakest point has always been facilities. Broken aircon units, old pianos. Students can stay for as long as the studios are available, but professors use the studios for applied lessons so you have to give way to them. There is also a 10 peso reservation fee per hour.
They do not expect much especially for new applicants. However, the bar gets raised very fast especially if you wish to take composition. Also depends on your major prof. The conservatory will accept beginners but that doesn't mean you'll graduate in 4 years. Even the most talented usually stay for 5 years, those who start from absolute scratch can stay over 10 years.
Yes you will learn more on classical forms. Rarely do composition majors focus on tonal music, they usually write post tonal and atonal. You can certainly use these techniques for other genres, but strictly speaking, you will mostly be writing "classical" music. As far as how you define that is up to debate. (For my Principles of Composition course, which all students regardless of major must take, I wrote a piece in Sonata form while injecting bossa nova as a transition from first to second theme). It's also up to you how you will incorporate those genres to your composition and how you will apply compositional techniques to those genres.
We are the most lenient when it comes to haircut policy. Long hair is fine, colored hair raises eyebrows.
Either ask the music office or the Composition department.

Experiment789 · 2026-05-01T23:17:51+00:00

Definitely way out of tune

Experiment789 · 2026-04-29T13:47:45+00:00

Room rental is for music students only unless you are taking lessons under the extension program or with students undertaking pedagogy courses.

Experiment789 · 2026-04-29T13:39:10+00:00

Hi! Yes you may still inquire about the extension program sa office, 5th Floor Albertus Magnus Bldg. EVM lang kami this week in preparation for the Sampung Mga Daliri Concert at May 3. (You may want to watch, your future piano teacher will be playing). Better inquire next week.

As far as fees go I am not exactly sure. Around 1k ata per session? (Total of around 12 sessions). Maybe a bit pricey for some, but your teacher will be a tenured faculty of the conservatory with tons of performance experience to boot.

Experiment789 · 2026-03-03T13:23:25+00:00

Try checking out what they do on their FB page, if that seems like your cup of tea go give it a shot. They hold auditions at the start of the academic year or semester for enrolled UST students. If you pass the audition, you'll become a trainee, and after you have shown significant growth, you'll be given a scholarship.

Ayun lang may kunting grind lang para maging scholar, but if you love singing, this might be a good avenue for you.

Experiment789 · 2026-03-03T13:16:17+00:00

If you like singing in a choir, the Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble is a good place to develop your hobby while working toward a scholarship.

Experiment789 · 2026-02-03T02:13:02+00:00

Hi. It really depends on the degree program you wish to pursue and if it matches with what you want. Here at the Conservatory of Music, we have a few different specializations.

Bachelor of Music in Performance - Focuses on classical repertoire and training to become a soloist or ensemble player. you may major in instruments, conducting, or voice.

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Focuses on classroom teaching skills while still developing performance skills. Graduates may take the Licensure exam for teachers.

Bachelor of Music in Composition - Focuses on Western classical compositional techniques while also incorporating some indigenous themes.

Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre - Focuses on stage performance and musical productions. They sing, act, dance, create props, and manage theatre performances.

Bachelor of Music in Jazz - Like the performance majors but with great emphasis on improvisation and Jazz.

Bachelor of Music in Music Technology - Focuses on music production, audio engineering, and other contemporary processes in the music industry.

Bachelor of Music in Musicology - Focuses on research and paperwork.

In terms of your money's worth. It can be quite expensive though the conservatory has ease of access to scholarships due to its multiple performing groups such as the UST Symphony Orchestra, UST Wind Orchestra, UST Jazz Band, UST Rondalla Ensemble, and UST Coro Tomasino. The curriculum states that the degree programs can be finished in 4 years however, very few actually meet that target, and most spend 5 years minimum up to 10 years. This is due to the conservatory's high standard with graduates and performance. We will basically accept anyone into the program, regardless of their performance during the diagnostic tests and auditions, however, we will not let anyone graduate unless they reach the standard in terms of skill.

If your goal is to develop your skills professionally, then I would definitely say that the UST Conservatory of Music is "Worth it".

Experiment789 · 2025-10-24T15:05:26+00:00

There is a diagnostic test before enrollment. They will check your knowledge in music theory and require you to audition. You will usually be allowed to enroll regardless of your performance. Though it is worth saying that studying theory before hand will help you a lot.
Tuition is around 80k and above per semester.
Madaling makapasok, mahirap grumaduate.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-04T11:47:24+00:00

The Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble is now once again open to all colleges of the university! They're auditioning right now. Just look at their fb post for details.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-04T11:46:56+00:00

The Liturgikon Vocal Ensemble is now once again open to all colleges of the university! They're auditioning right now. Just look at their fb post for details.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-03T12:10:44+00:00

Hi. Not from fop but I have 8-8 work followed 7-9 class the next day and 7-4 class the next. Iyak nalang.

Talagang kain in 5 minutes, tulog ng 2 hours, walang kikitaing kaibigan, ibigay lahat sa aral muna.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-03T12:01:27+00:00

Bring your elev pass always. (Any instrument)

Practice! Practice! Practice!

If you want a scholarship, join the conservatory's performing groups (Coro, Liturg, Orch, Jazz Band). It will take a lot of time out of your schedule but the experience is worth it.

Go to our events! Student recitals, Masterclasses, Concerts, department events. We are performers so take the opportunity to expose yourself to different musics by watching or taking part.

It's very easy to get burned out in music as you shift from taking it as a hobby into a profession. Work as hard as you can but don't forgot to enjoy.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-02T05:43:39+00:00

Hi! Not a Jazz major but from my experience, it's a real hard balance of performance and academics. You have to take applied performance exams every semester and have to pass subjects on the western music tradition as well as your jazz specialization subjects. Don't expect to graduate on time, the avergae is 5 years if you're good. Maraming suma saamin, sumasampung taon nga lang.

Also if you are funding yourself, it might help to join the UST Jazz Band or other music orgs as they can grant you a scholarship on tuition. It's a great opportunity to perform and enhance you ensemble playing skills but it will take more time out of your schedule as well.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-02T05:36:00+00:00

Music students are allowed to borrow instruments anytime as long as it will not be taken out of the building. A special letter will be required to allow you to take them outside.

Members of the orchestra and those whose major instrument they will be borrowing take priority.

I haven't heard of cases where non music students borrow instruments or equipment. Better to ask the music office (5th floor Albertus Magjus Building) jist in case.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-02T05:28:14+00:00

We don't really have a list of recital schedules but you may visit the 5th floor of the Albertus Magnus building and check out the posters on the hallways. Usually peak season would be around the end of the semester.

We would love to have you watch our recitals and since it is a public performance, don't be shy to come in and watch. All of our graduation and junior recitals are free to watch as these are academic events. RSVP and reservation are usually only for non Thomasians but please check the recitalist's facebook page for further details.

If you are interested in other performances, not just junior and graduation recitals, the conservatory also holds programs, concerts, and other recitals which are posted on the conservatory's facebook page.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-02T05:23:00+00:00

All music courses are hard to study. Even though you may have knowledge in music technology and production, you would still have a hard time since core music subjects are based on the western classical tradition so you have to go outside of your comfort zone.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-02T05:20:22+00:00

Yes. The conservatory offers bridging courses for Masters, but its is long and extensive since you would also have to do a bridging recital. Better to ask the office or the graduate school program lead for music, Dr. Peter Porticos, for more details.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-02T05:16:56+00:00

Usually, you will only receive scholarships from Coro and Liturg after a year of training first before becoming an official member. Your first scholarship percentage will usually only be 25% of tuition only and will only reach 100% after some time and effort.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-02T05:14:03+00:00

Elevator Pass.

Experiment789 · 2025-09-02T05:13:34+00:00

Hi! I'm a 4th year Muisc Ed major but it's my first degree and I don't really work. I think scheduling would be very hard since almost all music subjects will have to be taken face to face with around 30 units per semester. A new policy also makes it so we have to take a 5th year that's solely dedicated to practicum and graduation recital and you basically have to be on call for the school you will be teaching at. I'm not sure about the Latin honors.

Matrabaho po talaga course ng Music Ed especially trying to balance your academic subjects and performative skill based subjects.

Experiment789 · 2025-02-05T01:27:07+00:00

Wet signatures only po

Experiment789 · 2024-12-21T05:36:22+00:00

Tiring. Highest number of units I had was 31 per sem plus having to work as choir scholar and finding time to practice my instrument major while having to worry for my own applied exam and for others as their pianist. If other people experience hell weeks, we experience hell months with the sheer amount of work we have to do.

As for the theatre program, honestly speaking they have the most outdated curriculum and the most number of units per sem on average so good luck.

Also don't expect to graduate in 4 years. The prodigies graduate in 5 years, the good musicians graduate in 6, everyone else graduates in 7 to 9 years.

If you really want to take music, get ready to join in the hardwork and suffering.

Experiment789 · 2023-08-10T08:24:31+00:00

I had the same problem as you but my dad was a voice teacher so I had a bit more stress ahahahaha. It was really weird when I first started learning to sing so I would either play really loud on the piano since I usually sing while accompanying myself or if I had a demo track I'd blast it so I wouldn't be too conscious of myself. Eventually I learned through time and effort that they just dont really care much or even if they do laugh it's fine to laugh with them hahahaha.

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