Music Leadership

CPM - Program  

CPM - Program
​​​​Certified Practicing Musician*


*interchangeable with...

  • - Musicologist​
  • ​- Music Teacher/Educator
  • - Music Therapist
  • - Music Engineer
  • Music Industry Specialist
  • ​- etc.

The designation recognizes high levels of music study/experience in any of the following areas:


  • Performance
  • Research (Musicology) 
  • Teaching practice 
  • Music Industry 
  • Music Education 
  • Music Therapy / EAT
  • ​Arts Administration & Leadership


​Note: 


  • A higher entry designation may also be granted to holders of higher-level qualifications.
  • CPMs: are able to examine their own students and/or become affiliates (conduct Institute programs as part of their own professional practice). 



ACPM ~ First Stage 


  • Granted to applicants based on current skills and experience. ​​
  • Great for students seeking to make their first steps into a professional career.

Requirements: ​​


  • A verifiable Curriculum Vitae / Résumé.
  • Assessment is based on participation in the GAIN Leadership Program.
  • Designation granted:

A​CPM - Associate member of the Certified Practising Musician Program.

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CPM ~ Second Stage

Pre-requisite:


  • ACPM or a high-level certificate/diploma in any area of music study.


Requirements: ​​

  • A written expose in the field of interest in addition to practicum via video.
  • Assessment is based on participation in the GAIN Leadership Program.
  • Designation granted upon attainment: ​

CPM - Fully registered member of the Certified Practising Musician Program.



FCPM ~ Third Stage

Pre-requisite: 


1 year or more as a registered CPM or a bachelor degree in any music area

Requirements: 


  • A reflective paper in the chosen field in addition to practicum via video
  • Assessment is based on participation in the GAIN Leadership Program.
  • ​Designation granted: 

FCPM​ - Fellow of the Certified Practising Musician Program


Other Notes:

Referencing: 
Any referencing standard is acceptable (APA, MLA, Harvard, et al).

Plagiarism:  
All submitted papers require prior ‘plagiarism checks’. 
Please note that the Institute follows up with various Plagiarism Checks of their own.




 
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