Bachelor of Music Degree Programs

There are two possible undergraduate degree programs at the Faculty of Music: the BACHELOR OF MUSIC (details below), and the BACHELOR OF JAZZ STUDIES.

The Bachelor of Music has several concentrations, all of which are determined at the end of the second year of study:

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (GENERAL)

Students who enter the Bachelor of Music program begin their studies in the General Program.  After their first two years, students select the area in which their interests and abilities are strongest. They may also choose to stay in the General Program, which has the most course flexibility in years 3 and 4.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (COMPOSITION)

At the conclusion of the second year of study, students who have received a minimum grade of B in their major practical study (composition) may apply to the Composition concentration.  A written recommendation is also required, as well as a minimum grade of B in Theory 1, 2, 3, and 4.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (HISTORY)

At the conclusion of the second year of study, students may apply to a Music History concentration.  A minimum grade of B+ must have been achieved in Introduction to Music History and Music History 2, 3 and 4 along with a written recommendation from one of the history instructors.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (PERFORMANCE)

At the conclusion of two years of study, the second year jury may act as an audition for the performance concentration.  Students will be admitted to this concentration on the recommendation of the jury panel.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC/BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INTEGRATED PROGRAM)

For this integrated program, students must complete two years in the Faculty of Music prior to being admitted to the Faculty of Education.  Applications to the Faculty of Education are submitted midway through the second year.  Students may select their primary teaching concentration from either elementary music, instrumental music, or choral music. Students must also choose a second teachable area.
BACHELOR OF JAZZ STUDIES
The Bachelor of Jazz Studies program is designed to provide a broad and comprehensive study of jazz performance, jazz composition and arranging as they have developed over the past century. It will also provide strong pedagogical training in the field.

The minimum time to graduation for Bachelor of Music degrees:

  • Four years (Direct entry)
  • Five years (from University 1)

Minimum time to graduation for the Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education Integrated Program:

  • Five years (Direct entry)
  • Six years (from University 1)