Music: Diploma
Description
The Diplomas in Music are two-year, four-semester programs totaling 60–74 credits. Each concentration is designed to help students develop their abilities in both academic and applied studies. All students receive four semesters of private instruction on their chosen instrument and participate in a large ensemble each semester. The core curriculum is augmented by electives chosen by the student in consultation with a faculty advisor.
The facilities at the Langley Campus have been designed to accommodate music instruction in orchestral, band, choral, and chamber music, as well as solo performance.
Intake occurs once a year in September for full-time program students. It is expected that most students will enroll in a full-time program, but part-time participation will be allowed subject to seat availability and the fulfillment of the course prerequisites.
Credit for courses completed at other institutions may be transferred subject to the approval of the music chair. As well, first time registration for some courses may be allowed in January subject to the approval of the music chair and fulfillment of any course prerequisites.
Diploma Concentrations
There are six concentrations within the Diploma program:
- General Studies
- Comprehensive Studies
- Guitar Performance
- Orchestral Instrument Performance
- Piano Performance
- Vocal Performance
Students apply to the Diploma in Music – General Studies; they may declare their concentration later.
Transfer to Another Program
Any student planning to transfer to another university, conservatory or other post-secondary institution should be aware that the transfer of credits from Kwantlen is at the discretion of the receiving institution. Students should consult with the appropriate university, conservatory or other post-secondary institution regarding transferability of courses. Students should be aware that some universities do not grant transfer credit for courses that have been challenged at other institutions or granted credit through Prior Learning Assessment. Kwantlen participates in the BC Music Pre-Major transfer agreement - for more information contact the Music department or visit the BC Council on Admission and Transfer online at www.bccat.bc.ca.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to Kwantlen's General university admission requirements including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply.
- Audition/interview*;
- Successful completion of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Advanced Rudiments Examination in Theory or equivalent. Students without such certification will need to pass the Kwantlen placement examination in music theory.
Concentrations
The following additional requirements apply to the appropriate concentration:
- For piano, the minimum entrance standard is Grade 10 RCM or equivalent.
- For all other instruments and voice, minimum entrance standard is Grade 6 RCM or equivalent.
Any student currently enrolled in the Certificate in Music program who wishes to enter the Diploma program must re-apply and successfully complete an audition. Audition and/or interview will determine ensemble placement.
* Note: Auditions are held in April and May; late auditions may be held in August, subject to seat availability.
Content
This concentration provides a broad education in music, integrating theoretical, historical, and performance studies while enabling students to master the skills needed for a wide array of professions. The core curriculum consists of 33 credits that the student supplements with a further 27 credits drawn from music and/or academic electives. Through a careful choice of electives, this concentration can lead to further study in liberal arts, music therapy, music education, business and arts management.
To complete the Diploma in Music with a concentration in General Studies, students must successfully complete:
Semester 1 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1150 | Language of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1151 | Aural Musicianship I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1153 | History of Music I: Antiquity to 1600 | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1154 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 credit | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1157 | Major Instrument Concentration – I* | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1165 | Major Instrument – Secondary Level 1* | 2 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1167 | Kwantlen String Orchestra I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1168 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1169 | Kwantlen Chorus I | 2 credits | |
Semester 2 |
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All of : |
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| MUSI 1250 | The Language of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1251 | Aural Musicianship II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1254 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 credit | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1257 | Major Instrument Concentration – II* | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1265 | Major Instrument – Secondary Lev. II* | 2 credits | |
One of : |
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| MUSI 1267 | Kwantlen String Orchestra II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1268 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1269 | Kwantlen Chorus II | 2 credits | |
Semester 3 |
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One of : |
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| MUSI 2357 | Major Instrument Concentration – III* | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2365 | Major Instrument – Secondary Level III* | 2 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 2367 | Kwantlen String Orchestra III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2368 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2369 | Kwantlen Chorus III | 2 credits | |
Semester 4 |
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One of : |
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| MUSI 2457 | Major Instrument Concentration – IV* | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2465 | Major Instrument – Secondary Level IV* | 2 credits | |
One of : |
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| MUSI 2467 | Kwantlen String Orchestra IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2468 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2469 | Kwantlen Chorus IV | 2 credits | |
To complete the core curriculum, students must take one of the following: |
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| MUSI 1253 | History of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2353 | History of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2453 | History of Music III | 3 credits | |
* Note: Depending on the student's performance level, study on the principal instrument will be either as a Major Instrument Concentration or Major Instrument – Secondary level.
Electives
The remaining 27 credits may be taken from any other diploma-level music courses (MUSI 1133 and higher), MUSI 1102 – Music and Computers, MUSI 1202 – The Business of Music, MUSI **71–79 – Chamber Ensembles, and/or any academic courses offered at Kwantlen.
Students in this concentration can gain entry to the third year of the BBA Degree program if they take the BBA Bridging Courses as their electives. See the BBA degrees for more information.
Comprehensive Studies Concentration
This concentration provides a solid foundation in the academic, theoretical, and practical areas of music. The 68-credit curriculum includes all courses necessary for continuation into a Bachelor of Music degree program. Graduates can go on to further studies in the fields of music theory, composition, history, education or the arts in general.
To complete the Diploma in Music with a concentration in Comprehensive Studies, students must successfully complete:
Semester 1 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1150 | The Language of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1151 | Aural Musicianship I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1153 | History of Music I: Antiquity to 1600 | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1157 | Major Instrument Concentration - I | 2 credits | |
| A non-music elective | |||
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 1154 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 credit | |
| MUSI 1155 | Secondary Instrument - I* | 1 credit | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1167 | Kwantlen String Orchestra I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1168 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1169 | Kwantlen Chorus I | 2 credits | |
Semester 2 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1250 | The Language of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1251 | Aural Musicianship II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1253 | History of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1257 | Major Instrument Concentration - II | 2 credits | |
| A non-music elective | |||
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 1254 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 credit | |
| MUSI 1255 | Secondary Instrument - II* | 1 credit | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1267 | Kwantlen String Orchestra II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1268 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1269 | Kwantlen Chorus II | 2 credits | |
Semester 3 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 2350 | The Language of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2351 | Aural Musicianship III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2353 | History of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2357 | Major Instrument Concentration - III | 2 credits | |
| Two non-music electives, totaling 6 credits | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 2354 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 credit | |
| MUSI 2355 | Secondary Instrument* | 1 credit | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 2367 | Kwantlen String Orchestra III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2368 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2369 | Kwantlen Chorus III | 2 credits | |
Semester 4 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 2450 | The Language of Music IV | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2451 | Aural Musicianship IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2453 | History of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2457 | Major Instrument Concentration- IV | 2 credits | |
| Two non-music electives, totaling 6 credits | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 2454 | Keyboard Skills IV | 1 credit | |
| MUSI 2455 | Secondary Instrument - IV * | 1 credit | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 2467 | Kwantlen String Orchestra IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2468 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2469 | Kwantlen Chorus IV | 2 credits | |
*Note: Upon graduation from the Diploma-Comprehensive Studies, all students must be able to demonstrate piano proficiency (including repertoire, sight reading, score reading) and knowledge of keyboard harmony skills equivalent to MUSI 2454. Enrolling in MUSI 1154-2454 Class Piano normally fulfills this. A student may choose to demonstrate proficiency in the required material at the beginning of each semester and, if successful, may be given permission to enrol in MUSI 1155-2455 Secondary Instrument.
Guitar Performance Concentration
The guitar performance concentration is designed for musically and technically advanced students who plan to enter the field of performance. Graduates may continue to complete a Bachelor of Music degree and pursue graduate study. They may enter careers in public performance and teaching (university, conservatory, or private studio). Eligibility for the performance program is determined by audition.
To complete the Diploma in Music with a concentration in Guitar Performance, students must successfully complete:
Semester 1 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1150 | The Language of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1151 | Aural Musicianship I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1153 | History of Music I: Antiquity to 1600 | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1156 | Major Instrument Applied -I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1171 | Guitar Chamber Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
| One of: | |||
| MUSI 1154 | Keyboard Skills I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1155 | Secondary Instrument - I* | 2 credits | |
| One of: | |||
| MUSI 1167 | Kwantlen String Orchestra I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1168 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1169 | Kwantlen Chorus I | 2 credits | |
Semester 2 |
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| All of: | |||
| MUSI 1250 | The Language of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1251 | Aural Musicianship II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1253 | History of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1256 | Major Instrument Applied - II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1271 | Guitar Chamber Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
| One of: | |||
| MUSI 1254 | Keyboard Skills II (Title change: Jan. 2005) | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 1255 | Secondary Instrument - II* | 1 credits | |
| One of: | |||
| MUSI 1267 | Kwantlen String Orchestra II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1268 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1269 | Kwantlen Chorus II | 2 credits | |
Semester 3 |
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| All of: | |||
| MUSI 2350 | The Language of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2351 | Aural Musicianship III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2353 | History of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2356 | Major Instrument Applied - III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2371 | Guitar Chamber Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits | |||
| One of: | |||
| MUSI 2354 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 2355 | Secondary Instrument* | 1 credits | |
| One of: | |||
| MUSI 2367 | Kwantlen String Orchestra III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2368 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2369 | Kwantlen Chorus III | 2 credits | |
Semester 4 |
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| All of: | |||
| MUSI 2450 | The Language of Music IV | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2451 | Aural Musicianship IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2453 | History of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2456 | Major Instrument Applied - IV | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2471 | Guitar Chamber Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits | |||
| One of: | |||
| MUSI 2454 | Keyboard Skills IV (Title change: Jan. 2005) | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 2455 | Secondary Instrument - IV* | 1 credits | |
| One of: | |||
| MUSI 2467 | Kwantlen String Orchestra IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2468 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2469 | Kwantlen Chorus IV | 2 credits | |
Music Electives: |
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| MUSI 1133 | Fretboard Studies III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1233 | Fretboard Studies IV | 2 credits | |
* Note: Upon graduation from the Guitar Performance concentration, all students must be able to demonstrate piano proficiency (including repertoire, sight reading, score reading) and knowledge of keyboard harmony skills equivalent to MUSI 2454. Enrolling in MUSI 1154-2454 Class Piano normally fulfills this. A student may choose to demonstrate proficiency in the required material at the beginning of each semester and, if successful, may be given permission to enrol in MUSI 1155-2455 Secondary Instrument.
Orchestral Instrument Performance Concentration
The orchestral instrument performance concentration is designed for musically and technically advanced students who plan to enter the field of performance. Graduates may continue to complete a Bachelor of Music degree and pursue graduate study. They may enter careers in public performance and teaching (university, conservatory, or private studio). Eligibility for the performance program is determined by audition.
To complete the Diploma in Music with a concentration in Orchestral Instrument Performance, students must successfully complete:
Semester 1 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1150 | The Language of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1151 | Aural Musicianship I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1153 | History of Music I: Antiquity to 1600 | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1156 | Major Instrument Applied | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1173 | Percussion Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1174 | Woodwind Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1175 | Brass Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1179 | String Chamber Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 1154 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 1155 | Secondary Instrument – I* | 1 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1167 | Kwantlen String Orchestra I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1168 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
Semester 2 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1250 | The Language of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1251 | Aural Musicianship II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1253 | History of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1256 | Major Instrument Applied – II | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1273 | Percussion Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1274 | Woodwind Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1275 | Brass Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1279 | String Chmbr Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 1254 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 1255 | Secondary Instrument – II* | 1 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 1267 | Kwantlen String Orchestra II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1268 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
Semester 3 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 2350 | The Language of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2351 | Aural Musicianship III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2353 | History of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2356 | Major Instrument Applied – III | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 2373 | Percussion Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2374 | Woodwind Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2375 | Brass Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2379 | String Chmbr Ensembl III | 2 credits | |
| One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 2354 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 2355 | Secondary Instrument III* | 1 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 2367 | Kwantlen String Orchestra III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2368 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
Semester 4 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 2450 | The Language of Music IV | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2451 | Aural Musicianship IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2453 | History of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2456 | Major Instrument Applied – IV | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 2473 | Percussion Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2474 | Woodwind Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2475 | Brass Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2479 | String Chmbr Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 2454 | Keyboard Skills IV | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 2455 | Secondary Instrument – IV* | 1 credits | |
One of: |
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| MUSI 2467 | Kwantlen String Orchestra IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2468 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
* Note: Upon graduation from the Orchestral Instrument Performance concentration, all students must be able to demonstrate piano proficiency (including repertoire, sight reading, score reading) and knowledge of keyboard harmony skills equivalent to MUSI 2454. Enrolling in MUSI 1154-2454 Class Piano normally fulfills this. A student may choose to demonstrate proficiency in the required material at the beginning of each semester and, if successful, may be given permission to enrol in MUSI 1155-2455 Secondary Instrument.
Piano Performance Concentration
The performance concentration is designed for musically and technically advanced students who plan to enter the field of performance. Graduates may continue to complete a Bachelor of Music degree and pursue graduate study. They may enter careers in public performance and teaching (university, conservatory, or private studio). Eligibility for the performance program is determined by audition.
To complete the Diploma in Music with a concentration in Piano Performance, students must successfully complete:
Semester 1 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1150 | The Language of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1151 | Aural Musicianship I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1153 | History of Music I: Antiquity to 1600 | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1156 | Major Instrument Applied | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1158 | Piano Repertoire I: The Baroque Period | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1172 | Piano Chamber Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 1167 | Kwantlen String Orchestra I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1168 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1169 | Kwantlen Chorus I | 2 credits | |
Semester 2 |
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All of : |
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| MUSI 1250 | The Language of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1251 | Aural Musicianship II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1253 | History of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1256 | Major Instrument Applied - II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1258 | Piano Repertoire II: The Classical Period | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1272 | Piano Chamber Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
One of : |
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| MUSI 1267 | Kwantlen String Orchestra II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1268 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1269 | Kwantlen Chorus II | 2 credits | |
Semester 3 |
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All of : |
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| MUSI 2350 | The Language of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2351 | Aural Musicianship III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2353 | History of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2356 | Major Instrument Applied - III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2358 | Piano Repertoire III: The Romantic Period | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2372 | Piano Chamber Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits | |||
One of : |
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| MUSI 2367 | Kwantlen String Orchestra III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2368 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2369 | Kwantlen Chorus III | 2 credits | |
Semester 4 |
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All of : |
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| MUSI 2450 | The Language of Music IV | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2451 | Aural Musicianship IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2453 | History of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2456 | Major Instrument Applied - IV | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2458 | Piano Repertoire IV: The Twentieth Century | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2472 | Piano Chamber Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits | |||
One of : |
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| MUSI 2467 | Kwantlen String Orchestra IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2468 | Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2469 | Kwantlen Chorus IV | 2 credits | |
Vocal Performance Concentration
The performance concentration is designed for musically and technically advanced students who plan to enter the field of performance. Graduates may continue to complete a Bachelor of Music degree and pursue graduate study. They may enter careers in public performance and teaching (university, conservatory, or private studio). Eligibility for the performance program is determined by audition.
To complete the Diploma in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance, students must successfully complete:
Semester 1 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1150 | The Language of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1151 | Aural Musicianship I | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1153 | History of Music I: Antiquity to 1600 | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1156 | Major Instrument Applied | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1169 | Kwantlen Chorus I | 2 credits | |
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
| A German language course | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 1154 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 1155 | Secondary Instrument - I* | 1 credits | |
Semester 2 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 1250 | The Language of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1251 | Aural Musicianship II | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 1253 | History of Music I | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1256 | Major Instrument Applied - II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 1269 | Kwantlen Chorus II | 2 credits | |
| An English course, numbered 1100 or higher | |||
| A German language course | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 1254 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 1255 | Secondary Instrument - II* | 1 credits | |
Semester 3 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 2350 | The Language of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2351 | Aural Musicianship III | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2353 | History of Music II | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2356 | Major Instrument Applied - III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2359 | Lyric Diction I | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 2369 | Kwantlen Chorus III | 2 credits | |
| One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 2354 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 2355 | Secondary Instrument - III* | 1 credits | |
Semester 4 |
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All of: |
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| MUSI 2450 | The Language of Music IV | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2451 | Aural Musicianship IV | 2 credits | |
| MUSI 2453 | History of Music III | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2456 | Major Instrument Applied - IV | 3 credits | |
| MUSI 2459 | Lyric Diction II | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 2469 | Kwantlen Chorus IV | 2 credits | |
| One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits | |||
One of: |
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| MUSI 2454 | Keyboard Skills IV | 1 credits | |
| MUSI 2455 | Secondary Instrument - IV* | 1 credits | |
* Note: Upon graduation from the Vocal Performance concentration, all students must be able to demonstrate piano proficiency (including repertoire, sight reading, score reading) and knowledge of keyboard harmony skills equivalent to MUSI 2454. Enrolling in MUSI 1154-2454 Class Piano normally fulfills this. A student may choose to demonstrate proficiency in the required material at the beginning of each semester and, if successful, may be given permission to enrol in MUSI 1155-2455 Secondary Instrument.
Other Information
Private Lessons
Students may major in one of the following: piano, voice, strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar, or percussion. Private lessons are generally available only to students enrolled full time in the Certificate in Music or the Diploma in Music programs.
Secondary Lessons
Students may be eligible for secondary lessons only if they have successfully met all Keyboard Skills requirements (covered in MUSI 1154, 1254, 2354, 2454).
Private Lesson and Chamber Ensemble Policies and Fees
To be eligible for private lessons, a student must demonstrate commitment to the Music Program by enrolling in a minimum of 9 credits per semester—excluding the lessons themselves. Part-time Music students must consult with the music chair regarding their private instruction options.
Like other post-secondary music programs, Kwantlen charges a private lesson fee in addition to tuition. This is a separate fee, rather than a hidden cost. It is calculated according to the length of the lesson, as follows:
- ½ hour – $75/semester
- 1 hour – $125/semester
- 1½ hours – $175/semester
To offset the cost of the unique chamber ensemble component of the Kwantlen Music Program, a nominal user fee ($100) is added to the cost of tuition for each chamber ensemble that a student elects or is required to take.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of their concentration, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Music.
