Program Information
AIM OF PROGRAM
This program offers a music degree where interests in music go beyond, or in alternative directions, from music performance.
Multiple pathways to careers in music (apart from conservatory training).
Some examples include music therapy, performance science, music journalism, music administration, music librarianship, music technology and multiple areas of music.
Create an innovative and exciting program that prepares students more effectively for these types of professional careers.
THIS PROGRAM
Offers a flexible music degree for students whose interests go beyond music performance.
YOU WILL:
- Develop specialized knowledge in a personally curated program of study.
- Choose your music specializations, from an exciting range of options that include music entrepreneurship, music technology, music education, music history, music theory, composition, applied performance science.
- Be prepared for interdisciplinary and creative careers in music. for example, music therapy, music journalism, music technology, performance science, music administration, or continue studies in graduate school and more).
Description
Music Studies requires 123 credits and focuses on interdisciplinary aspects of music. The program offers two streams*, Classical and Jazz, each combining core music courses in music theory, music history, musicianship, and professional development with a choice of music specializations in practical studies, music entrepreneurship, music education, music technology, applied performance sciences, composition, music theory, and music history. The program also offers the possibility to add courses from other disciplines or faculties.
*NOTE: Applicants will not apply to the two streams but are expected to choose the stream during registration
Core + Music Specializations + Electives + Cap Stone Project
Program Requirements
Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.); Major Music Studies (123 credits)
Prerequisite Courses (21 credits)
Note: Students who can demonstrate through placement tests or equivalencies that they have mastered the material in any of the courses below will be exempt from them and may proceed to more advanced courses.
15 Credits from one of the following streams:
Classical Stream
- MUHL 186 (3) Western Musical Traditions
- MUSP 140 (2) Musicianship Training 1
- MUSP 141 (2) Musicianship Training 2
- MUSP 170 (1) Musicianship (Keyboard) 1
- MUSP 171 (1) Musicianship (Keyboard) 2
- MUTH 150 (3) Theory and Analysis 1
- MUTH 151 (3) Theory and Analysis 2
Jazz Stream
- MUSP 123 (2) Jazz Ear Training 1
- MUSP 124 (2) Jazz Ear Training 2
- MUJZ 160 (3) Jazz Materials 1
- MUJZ 161 (3) Jazz Materials 2
- MUJZ 170 (1) Jazz Keyboard Proficiency 1
- MUJZ 171 (1) Jazz Keyboard Proficiency 2
- MUJZ 187 (3) Jazz History Survey
Professional Development
- MUPD 145 (2) Exploring Interdisciplinary Music Studies 1
- Ensembles 4 credits from courses with a prefix of MUEN
Required Courses (8 credits)
- Music History
- MUHL 286 (3) Critical Thinking About Music
Professional Development
- MUPD 245 (2) Exploring Interdisciplinary Music Studies 2
- MUPD 350 (3) Applied Projects for Musicians
Complementary Courses (46 credits)
Theory 6 credits from the following:
Classical Stream
- MUTH 250 (3) Theory and Analysis 3
- MUTH 251 (3) Theory and Analysis 4
Jazz Stream
- MUJZ 260 (3) Jazz Arranging 1
- MUJZ 261 (3) Jazz Arranging 2
Musicianship 4 credits from the following:
Classical Stream
- MUSP 240 (2) Musicianship Training 3
- MUSP 241 (2) Musicianship Training 4
Jazz Stream
- MUJZ 213 (2) Fundamentals of Jazz Improv 1
- MUJZ 214 (2) Fundamentals of Jazz Improv 2
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