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    A design of a South African popular music degree
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04) Adams, Kirsten Nicole; Ross, Barry; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Department of Music.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study is a qualitative literature review that aims to propose a design of an ideal Bachelor of Music in South African Popular Music curriculum for South African universities. The purpose of this study is to design a degree curriculum that responds to the demands of the South African music industry, and that will hopefully advance the output of the South African music industry. Although not central investigation in the study, cognisance is taken of the financial limitations higher education in South Africa. The possibility of a Bachelor of Music in South African Popular Music degree curriculum is explored in research material focused on Western popular music literature, the demands of the South African music industry, how popular musicians learn, a comparison between existing Bachelor of Music in Popular Music degrees abroad (Berklee College of Music (US), Leeds Arts University (UK) and Griffith University (Australia)) as well as what is available in South Africa. A proposal for a Bachelor of Music in South African Popular Music curriculum is drawn up with the information gathered from these sources.