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Music Foundation Certificate

ENTRANCE 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 audition. Candidates are encouraged to complete these 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

    • 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) totaling a minimum of 2 credits*

  • SEMESTER 2

    • All of

    • 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) totaling a minimum of 2 credits*

* Music electives may be chosen from:

GRADUATION

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Music.