Diploma in Music—Orchestral Instrument Performance
Description
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.
Semester 1
- All of:
- MUSI 1150 The Language of Music I
- MUSI 1151 Diploma Aural Musicianship I
- MUSI 1153 Music in Civilization
- MUSI 1156 Major Instrument Applied
- MUSI 1171-1179 Diploma Chamber Ensemble I
- 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 1256 Major Instrument Applied – II
- MUSI 1271-1279 Diploma Chamber Ensemble II
- 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 2356 Major Instrument Applied – III
- MUSI 2371-2379 Chamber Ensemble
- One non-music elective, totaling 3 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 2456 Major Instrument Applied – IV
- MUSI 2471-2479 Diploma Chamber Ensemble IV
- One non-music elective, totaling 3 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 – Orchestral Instrument Performance.
