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Listed below are the course grids for each degree level, which will show you what courses are required for graduation and how many credits are needed.

 

Bachelor of Music/Undergraduate Diploma*
Courses
Semesters
Credits
Applied Percussion
8
28
Music Theory Core
4
16
Theory Elective
2
4
Aural Skills
4
8
Music History Core
4
12
Humanities Core
4
12
Required Piano
4
4
Orchestral Conducting
2
4
Percussion Lab
4
4
Large Performing Ensemble
8
8
Chamber Music
8
8
Concert Attendance
6
0
Jury
4
0
Graduation Jury
-
-
 
TOTAL:
122
*For the Diploma, all credits are required with the exception of Humanities Core and Humanities Electives.

 

Master of Music/Postgraduate Diploma**
Courses
Semesters
Credits
Applied Percussion
4
20
Music History
2
6
Graduate Theory Electives
2
4
Graduate Electives
4
6
Percussion Lab
4
8
Large Performing Ensemble
4
4
Chamber Music
4
4
Concert Attendance
2
0
Jury
2
0
 
TOTAL:
52
**For the Postgraduate Diploma, all credits are required with the exception of 6 graduate electives.

(Please see catalogue for undergraduate pre-requisites to the graduate program.)

 

Orchestral Performance (Graduate Program)

(Please see Orchestral Performance page for information about this program.)

 


Professional Studies Certificate Program
Courses
Semesters
Credits
Applied Percussion
2
12
Electives
2
12
Concert Attendance
1
0
Recital/Jury
-
-
Ensemble(s) as assigned
-
-
TOTAL:
24


Doctor of Musical Arts
Courses
Semesters
Credits
Applied Percussion
4
24
Theory
3
9
Music History Elective
1
3
Research Methods
1
3
History Pedagogy
1
3
Doctoral Seminar
1
3
Performance Practices
1
3
Graduate Elective
1
2
Thesis Advisement
2
4
Comprehensive Examination
1
0
Language Exam
1
0
Recital
2
4
Performance Project
1
2
Thesis Examination
1
0
 
TOTAL:
60-61