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 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.
Content
Semester 1
- All of:
- MUSI 1150 The Language of Music I
- MUSI 1151 Diploma Aural Musicianship I
- MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
- MUSI 1157 Major Instrument Concentration - I
- A non-music elective
- An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
- One of:
- One of:
Semester 2
- All of:
- MUSI 1250 The Language of Music II
- MUSI 1251 Diploma Aural Musicianship II
- MUSI 1253 History of Music I
- MUSI 1257 Major Instrument Concentration - II
- A non-music elective
- An English course, numbered 1100 or higher
- One of:
- One of:
Semester 3
- All of:
- MUSI 2350 The Language of Music III
- MUSI 2351 Diploma Aural Musicianship III
- MUSI 2353 History of Music II
- MUSI 2357 Major Instrument Concentration - III
- Two non-music electives, totaling 6 credits
- One of:
- One of:
Semester 4
- All of:
- MUSI 2450 The Language of Music IV
- MUSI 2451 Diploma Aural Musicianship IV
- MUSI 2453 History of Music III
- MUSI 2457 Major Instrument Concentration- IV
- Two non-music electives, totaling 6 credits
- One of:
- One of:
*Note: 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 eligible for a Diploma in Music - Comprehensive Studies.
