This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for
2004-2005 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the
Calendar for updated information.
The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version.
In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the
on-line version will prevail.
Effective date of this course calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2004 to Aug. 31, 2005.
Music
Offered at Langley
Full- and Part-time
Start Date: September
Limited Enrolment
Description
The facilities at the Langley Campus have been designed to
accommodate music instruction in chamber music, orchestral,
band, choral, and solo performance.
Intake occurs once a year in September for full-time program
students. It is expected that most students will enrol in a full-time
program, but part-time participation will be allowed subject to the
fulfillment of the course admission requirements and seat
availability. 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 prerequisite(s).
Private Lesson
Students may major in one of the following: piano, voice, strings,
woodwinds, brass, guitar, or percussion. Lessons are generally
available only to students enrolled full-time in the Certificate in
Music or the Diploma in Music programs.
Music Foundation Certificate
Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet Kwantlen’s general admission
requirements. Applications for the Music Certificate program will
be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis with placement into
the appropriate ensemble and private instruction by interview and/
or audition. Candidates are encouraged to complete the interview at
the scheduled time in April and May. If seats are available,
additional interviews may be held in June and/or August.
Content
The Music Foundation Certificate is a one-year, two-semester
program totaling 30 credits. By giving a thorough grounding in the
essential elements of music history theory, aural musicianship and
rhythm skills, and performance, the program provides a firm base
upon which to build musical skills. A core curriculum is
supplemented by music and/or academic electives chosen by the
student in consultation with a faculty advisor.
Semester 1
All of
MUSI 1010 Rudiments of Music I
MUSI 1011 Aural Musicianship and Rhythm Training I
MUSI 1013 Listening to Music I
MUSI 1105 Major Instrument
one of
MUSI 1017 Kwantlen Strings I (Certificate)
MUSI 1018 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Certificate)
MUSI 1019 Kwantlen Chorus I (Certificate)
Music or Academic Elective (s) totalling a minimum of 2 credits*
Semester 2
All of
MUSI 1020 Rudiments of Music II
MUSI 1021 Aural Musicianship and Rhythm Training II
MUSI 1023 Listening to Music II
MUSI 1205 Major Instrument
One of:
MUSI 1027 Kwantlen Strings II (Certificate)
MUSI 1028 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Certificate)
MUSI 1029 Kwantlen Chorus II (Certificate)
Music or Academic Elective(s) totalling a minimum of 2 credits*
* Music electives may be chosen from:
MUSI 1000 Ensemble Musicianship
MUSI 1014, 1024 Introductory Class Piano I and II
MUSI 1016, 1026 Certificate Chamber Ensemble I and II
MUSI 1030 Fretboard Studies I
MUSI 1033 Fretboard Studies II
MUSI 1102 Music and Computers
MUSI 1202 The Business of Music
MUSI 2360, 2460 Psych. of Music Performance I & II
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Certificate in Music.
University Transfer Diploma
Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet Kwantlen’s general admission
requirements. In addition, applicants must meet the admission
requirements of the Music Department. These will include an
audition/interview and a placement examination in music theory.
Auditions are held in April, May, late June, and August subject to
seat availability. For piano, the minimum entrance standard is
Grade 10 RCMT or equivalent. The minimum entrance standard
for all other instruments and voice is Grade 6 RCMT or equivalent.
Any student currently enrolled in the Certificate in Music program
who wishes to enter the Diploma program must successfully
complete an audition. Audition and/or interview will determine
ensemble placement.
Content
The University Transfer 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 years 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.
English Requirement
Post-secondary level English is required for completion of the
Diploma in Music.
Diploma Concentrations
There are three concentrations within the University Transfer
Music Programs: Diploma in Music – General Studies; Diploma in
Music–Comprehensive Studies; Diploma in Music–Performance.
Diploma in Music—General Studies
Description
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 30 credits that the student
supplements with a further 30 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.
Students in this concentration can gain entry to the third year of the
B.B.A. Degree program if the electives include the following:
BUSI 1210 or 1215
ACCT 1230
ACCT 2293
CBSY 1105
ECON 1150
MRKT 1199
Content
Core curriculum includes:
Semester 1
All of
MUSI 1150 Language of Music I
MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I
MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
MUSI 1154 Class Piano I
MUSI 1157 Major Instrument Concentration or
MUSI 1165 Major Instrument – Secondary level I **
One of:
MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)
MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)
MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)
Semester 2
All of
MUSI 1250 Language of Music II
MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II
MUSI 1254 Class Piano II
MUSI 1257 Major Instrument Concentration or
MUSI 1265 Major Instrument – Secondary level I **
One of
MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)
MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)
MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)
Semester 3
MUSI 2357 Major Instrument Concentration or
MUSI 2365 Major Instrument - Secondary Instrmt. III **
One of
MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)
MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)
MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)
Semester 4
MUSI 2457 Major Instrument Concentration or
MUSI 2465 Major Instrument - Secondary level IV **
One of
MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)
One of
MUSI 1253 History of Music I
MUSI 2353 History of Music II
MUSI 2453 History of Music III
** 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 30 credits may be taken from any other diploma-
level music courses (MUSI 1155 and higher), MUSI 1102 – Music
and Computers, MUSI 1202 – The Business of Music and/or any
academic courses offered at Kwantlen.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Diploma in Music.
Diploma in Music—Comprehensive Studies
Description
This concentration provides a solid foundation in the academic,
theoretical, and practical areas of music. The 68-credit curriculum
includes all courses necessary for transfer 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.
Content
Semester 1
All of
MUSI 1150 Language of Music I
MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I
MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
MUSI 1154 Class Piano I or
MUSI 1155 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 1157 Major Instrument Concentration
A non-music elective
An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
One of
MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)
MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)
MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)
Semester 2
All of
MUSI 1250 Language of Music II
MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II
MUSI 1253 History of Music I
MUSI 1254 Class Piano II or
MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 1257 Major Instrument Concentration
A non-music elective
One of
MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)
MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)
MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)
Semester 3
All of
MUSI 2350 Language of Music III
MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III
MUSI 2353 History of Music II
MUSI 2354 Class Piano III or
MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 2357 Major Instrument Concentration
Two non-music electives, totalling 6 credits
One of
MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)
MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)
MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)
Semester 4
All of
MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV
MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV
MUSI 2453 History of Music III
MUSI 2454 Class Piano IV or
MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 2457 Major Instrument Concentration
Two non-music electives, totalling 6 credits
One of
MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)
*** Upon graduation from the Diploma-Comprehensive Studies
and the Diploma-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.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Diploma in Music.
Diploma in Music—Performance
Description
The performance concentration is designed for students who plan
to enter the field of performance on their instrument upon
completion of a Bachelor of Music degree and/or graduate study.
Graduates in performance may also pursue careers in teaching
(university, conservatory, private studio). Requirements vary
depending on the student’s instrument.
Diploma in Music—Orchestral Instrument
Performance
Semester 1
All of
MUSI 1150 Language of Music I
MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I
MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
MUSI 1154 Class Piano I or
MUSI 1155 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 1166 Chamber Ensemble
An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
One of
MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)
MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)
Semester 2
All of
MUSI 1250 Language of Music II
MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II
MUSI 1253 History of Music I
MUSI 1254 Class Piano II or
MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 1266 Chamber Ensemble
An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
One of
MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)
MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)
Semester 3
All of
MUSI 2350 Language of Music III
MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III
MUSI 2353 History of Music II
MUSI 2354 Class Piano III or
MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 2356 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 2366 Chamber Ensemble
One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits
One of
MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)
MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)
Semester 4
All of
MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV
MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV
MUSI 2453 History of Music III
MUSI 2454 Class Piano IV or
MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 2456 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 2466 Chamber Ensemble
One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits
One of
MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)
*** Upon graduation from the Diploma-Comprehensive Studies
and the Diploma-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.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Diploma in Music.
Diploma in Music—Guitar Performance
Semester 1
All of
MUSI 1150 Language of Music I
MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I
MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
MUSI 1154 Class Piano I or
MUSI 1155 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 1166 Chamber Ensemble
An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
One of
MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)
MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)
MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)
Semester 2
All of
MUSI 1250 Language of Music II
MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II
MUSI 1253 History of Music I
MUSI 1254 Class Piano II or
MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 1266 Chamber Ensemble
An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
One of
MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)
MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)
MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)
Semester 3
All of
MUSI 2350 Language of Music III
MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III
MUSI 2353 History of Music II
MUSI 2354 Class Piano III or
MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 2356 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 2366 Chamber Ensemble
One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits
One of
MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)
MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)
MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)
Semester 4
All of
MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV
MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV
MUSI 2453 History of Music III
MUSI 2454 Class Piano IV or
MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 2456 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 2466 Chamber Ensemble
One non-music elective, totaling 3 credits
One of
MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)
Music Electives:
MUSI 1133 Fretboard Studies III
MUSI 1233 Fretboard Studies IV
*** Upon graduation from the Diploma-Comprehensive Studies
and the Diploma-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.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Diploma in Music.
Diploma in Music—Piano Performance
Semester 1
All of
MUSI 1150 Language of Music I
MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I
MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 1158 Piano Repertoire I: The Baroque Period
MUSI 1166 Chamber Ensemble
An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
One of
MUSI 1167 Kwantlen Strings I (Diploma)
MUSI 1168 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble I (Diploma)
MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)
Semester 2
All of
MUSI 1250 Language of Music II
MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II
MUSI 1253 History of Music I
MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 1258 Piano Repertoire II: The Classical Period
MUSI 1255 Chamber Ensemble
An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
One of
MUSI 1267 Kwantlen Strings II (Diploma)
MUSI 1268 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble II (Diploma)
MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)
Semester 3
All of
MUSI 2350 Language of Music III
MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III
MUSI 2353 History of Music II
MUSI 2356 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 2358 Piano Repertoire III: The Romantic Period
MUSI 2366 Chamber Ensemble
One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits
One of
MUSI 2367 Kwantlen Strings III (Diploma)
MUSI 2368 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble III (Diploma)
MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)
Semester 4
All of
MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV
MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV
MUSI 2453 History of Music III
MUSI 2456 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 2458 Piano Repertoire IV: The Twentieth Century
MUSI 2466 Chamber Ensemble
One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits
One of
MUSI 2467 Kwantlen Strings IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2468 Kwantlen Wind Ensemble IV (Diploma)
MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Diploma in Music.
Diploma in Music—Vocal Performance
Semester 1
All of
MUSI 1150 Language of Music I
MUSI 1151 Aural Musicianship I
MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
MUSI 1154 Class Piano I or
MUSI 1155 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 1169 Kwantlen Chorus I (Diploma)
An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
A German course
Semester 2
All of
MUSI 1250 Language of Music II
MUSI 1251 Aural Musicianship II
MUSI 1253 History of Music I
MUSI 1254 Class Piano II or
MUSI 1255 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 1256 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 1269 Kwantlen Chorus II (Diploma)
Semester 3
All of
MUSI 2350 Language of Music III
MUSI 2351 Aural Musicianship III
MUSI 2353 History of Music II
MUSI 2354 Class Piano III or
MUSI 2355 Secondary Instrument ***
MUSI 2356 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 2359 Lyric Diction I
MUSI 2369 Kwantlen Chorus III (Diploma)
One non-music elective, totalling 3 credits
Semester 4
All of
MUSI 2450 Language of Music IV
MUSI 2451 Aural Musicianship IV
MUSI 2453 History of Music III
MUSI 2454 Class Piano IV or
MUSI 2455 Secondary Instrument **
MUSI 2456 Major Instrument Applied
MUSI 2459 Lyric Diction II
MUSI 2469 Kwantlen Chorus IV (Diploma)
*** Upon graduation from the Diploma-Comprehensive Studies
and the Diploma-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.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded
a Diploma in Music.
Transfer
Any student planning to transfer to a university, conservatory or
other post-secondary institution should be aware that the transfer
of credits from Kwantlen to another institution 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 Admissions and Transfer
More Information
Prospective music students should attend an informational session
where all programs and application procedures will be explained.
Contact Admissions for more information at 604.599.3215, or the
Music Department at 604.599.3315.
